Comparison

MyGeotab Fleet Management vs OnCommand® Link

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MyGeotab Fleet Management

Monitor your fleet vehicles and drivers with advanced telematics and real-time GPS tracking. Gain actionable insights into performance, optimize routes, and manage maintenance. Enhance safety and reduce costs with customizable alerts and detailed reports.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS vehicle tracking
  • Driver activity monitoring
  • Customizable business rules and notifications
  • Dashboard reports for fuel and idling
  • Route optimization
  • Engine health and maintenance tracking
  • Hours of Service (HOS) compliance
Features
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Open platform telematics with advanced analytics and real-time integration. Get actionable insights on your fleet vehicles and drivers with MyGeotab. Track one vehicle, or thousands, right from your smartphone or tablet. MyGeotab puts all your fleet vehicle performance and driver activity right at your fingertips. Track real-time GPS location on the live map and see a detailed Trips history for each vehicle. Set custom business rules and notifications for location, activity, speeding, hard braking, and seat belt use. Dashboard reports make it easy to visualize trends in fuel consumption, idling, and more. Optimize routes and proactively manage vehicle maintenance. Stay compliant with Hours of Service (HOS), Asset Inspection, and Driver ID. MyGeotab helps you reduce fuel costs, maximize uptime, and improve fleet safety. Key Features: - High-Quality GPS Vehicle Tracking - Engine Data Reporting - Custom Mapping & Interactive Dashboard Reports - Track hard braking, rapid acceleration, and aggressive driving behaviors. - Engine Health & Maintenance - Route Optimization - Accident Detection & Notification - Messaging - Online Support Available in 6 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, and Japanese. Do more with your data. Geotab makes integration and collaboration easy with our premium open telematics platform, software development kit (SDK), and APIs. Plus, find more custom apps and solutions like temperature tracking, tire pressure monitoring, and in-cab video on the Geotab Marketplace. Note: In order to use this app, you need to be a Geotab customer. To get started, please contact us and we will connect you with a Geotab authorized partner: 1-877-436-8221 (US & Canada Toll-Free) or (+44) 0800 088 5482 (UK). Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and LinkedIn. For fleet tips and best practices, visit www.geotab.com/blog

About

OnCommand® Link

This app enhances the user experience for a wireless vehicle adapter. It allows users to view vehicle health reports, update engine control module software, and configure Wi-Fi settings for the adapter.

Highlights
  • Connect via QR code or password
  • Configure Wi-Fi networks
  • View Vehicle Health Reports
  • Upload reports via mobile internet
  • Update engine control module software
  • Step-by-step setup tutorial
Features
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The OnCommand® Link device that accompanies this application is a wireless vehicle adapter that connects to 9-Pin class 8 semi-truck diagnostic port. The device will provide Vehicle Health Reports that can be viewed in the OnCommand Connection portal, and will also provide users the ability to update the software on the vehicle’s engine control modules. The OnCommand® Link mobile application is designed to enhance the user experience for OnCommand® Link. The application will incorporate all of the components of OnCommand® Link in one place. The application features include: - Connect to the OnCommand® Link by capturing the QR code or using the ​password - Configure the OnCommand® Link to connect to Wi-Fi networks - Store a preferred Wi-Fi network in the application that can be passed to all future OnCommand® Link devices even if the preferred network is not in range of the vehicle being configured - Capture and View Vehicle Health Reports within the application - Upload Vehicle Health Reports to OnCommand® Connection without connecting OnCommand® Link to Wi-Fi by using the internet provided by the mobile phone - Update software on International and IC Bus engine control modules - Update software on Cummins engine control modules - Provide a detailed step-by-step tutorial to guide all users through the setup and usage process for OnCommand® Link

Screenshots

MyGeotab Fleet Management4 screens
OnCommand® Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OnCommand® Link at 5.0 against MyGeotab Fleet Management's 2.1. OnCommand® Link also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). MyGeotab Fleet Management's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OnCommand® Link holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyGeotab Fleet Management has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyGeotab Fleet Management ships an update every 2 months, OnCommand® Link monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MyGeotab Fleet Management versus OnCommand® Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyGeotab Fleet ManagementOnCommand® Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (46 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeotabNavistarInc.

Customer experience

MyGeotab Fleet Management

All ratings43 ratings
Positive25.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative69.8%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral10.4%
Negative81.3%

OnCommand® Link

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MyGeotab Fleet Management

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • App does not load
  • Login screen does not show up
  • App not working correctly since latest update
  • App logs out automatically
  • New update makes password invalid
Show 14 more
  • App does not let me see truck speeding or sitting time
  • Clicking truck on map causes others to fade
  • App tries to open print menu every time
  • Crashing, invalid username or password
  • Server offline
  • App constantly losing connection with server
  • Freezes when zooming or moving map
  • App looks like it’s designed for iPhone 4
  • Not compliant with full screen requirements
  • Vehicles not showing on map
  • App operates like a web browser
  • Search function is pointless
  • App is buggy and not mobile friendly
  • Not accurate with regards to certain locations

Requested features

8 requests
  • Improve login process
  • Make app full screen on newer devices
  • Improve map usability and zoom
  • Add driver logs and HOS access
  • Streamline sign-in/log-in process
Show 3 more
  • Update app for modern devices and screens
  • Allow saving login credentials
  • Improve search functionality

OnCommand® Link

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MyGeotab Fleet Management

No in-app purchases

None

OnCommand® Link

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyGeotab Fleet Management free?
MyGeotab Fleet Management is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OnCommand® Link free?
OnCommand® Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyGeotab Fleet Management or OnCommand® Link?
OnCommand® Link is rated higher. MyGeotab Fleet Management averages 2.1 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while OnCommand® Link averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MyGeotab Fleet Management or OnCommand® Link have ads?
Neither MyGeotab Fleet Management nor OnCommand® Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyGeotab Fleet Management or OnCommand® Link?
MyGeotab Fleet Management ships an update every 2 months, and OnCommand® Link monthly. Most recently, MyGeotab Fleet Management was updated on October 22, 2026 and OnCommand® Link on October 11, 2026.

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