Samsara Fleet vs AT ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Samsara Fleet
Manage your fleet operations from anywhere with real-time tracking, diagnostics, and alerts. Improve driver productivity, streamline communication, and enhance safety with instant access to critical data and dash cam footage.
- Real-time asset tracking
- Vehicle diagnostics and sensor data
- Real-time operational alerts
- Hours of Service visibility
- Direct driver communication
- Safety event review
- HD dash cam footage access
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Samsara Fleet is built for fleet managers on the move. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or on your way home, the Samsara Fleet mobile app helps you: - Track every asset. See real-time vehicle locations, diagnostics, and sensor data at your fingertips. - Stay on top of operations. Get real-time alerts and investigate incidents right in the app. - Keep your team productive. See Hours of Service at a glance and easily navigate to any driver. - Streamline driver communication. Call drivers in a single click, or send messages directly to the Samsara Driver App. - Improve safety in the moment. Review safety events, download HD dash cam footage, and easily share videos in the field. - Quickly respond to customers and instantly share live ETAs.
AT ELD
This app simplifies FMCSA compliance and enhances fleet safety for trucking companies. It offers automated HOS tracking, DOT inspection mode, and real-time fleet monitoring. Streamline operations and avoid violations with this user-friendly solution.
- Automated Hours of Service (HOS) Tracking
- DOT Inspection Mode
- Compliance Alerts
- Real-Time Fleet Tracking
- IFTA Mileage Reporting
- Digital DVIR Reports
- Customizable Access Control
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AT ELD is the ultimate solution for streamlining compliance and enhancing fleet safety for trucking companies of all sizes. Designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind, AT ELD offers user-friendly tools to keep you compliant with FMCSA regulations while optimizing fleet operations. Key features include: Automated Hours of Service (HOS) Tracking: Effortlessly log driving hours, track locations, and receive proactive alerts for HOS violations. DOT Inspection Mode: Seamlessly share your logs with officials from your mobile device without needing a printer. Compliance Alerts: Stay informed about HOS records and DVIR requirements with timely notifications to avoid costly violations. Real-Time Fleet Tracking: Monitor the exact location of your vehicles at any time with live tracking capabilities. IFTA Mileage Reporting: Simplify state mileage tracking and reporting for hassle-free IFTA compliance. Digital DVIR Reports: Quickly create, review, and submit vehicle inspection reports directly from the app. Customizable Access Control: Set user permissions for fleet managers, drivers, and other stakeholders to maintain operational control. AT ELD empowers trucking businesses to maintain compliance, enhance safety, and improve productivity. With 24/7 customer support and an intuitive interface, managing your fleet has never been easier. Join the growing number of companies that trust AT ELD to ensure smooth and compliant operations. Download AT ELD today to simplify compliance and elevate your fleet’s performance!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Samsara Fleet at 1.1K against AT ELD's 1. Samsara Fleet also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). AT ELD's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AT ELD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samsara Fleet has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Samsara Fleet's written reviews are positive against 100% of AT ELD's.
Samsara Fleet ships an update every 3 weeks, AT ELD every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Samsara Fleet | AT ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samsara Networks, Inc. | AT ELD |
Customer experience
Samsara Fleet
AT ELD
Bugs and requests
Samsara Fleet
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent map display and location tracking
Requested features
4 requests- Landscape mode support for tablets
- Ability to download videos directly to device
- Push notifications for alerts
- Customizable dashboard and reporting
AT ELD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Samsara Fleet
No in-app purchases
AT ELD
No in-app purchases
