Hutch ELD vs Switchboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hutch ELD
This app provides an ELD solution for commercial drivers based on a Pay-As-You-Drive model. It meets all FMCSA requirements and integrates with specific hardware for compliance, storing data internally and transmitting it via Bluetooth.
- FMCSA ELD compliant
- Pay-As-You-Drive model
- Works with Hutch ELD hardware
- Internal data storage
- Bluetooth data transmission
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The Hutch ELD is the First and Only ELD based on PAYD (Pay-As-You-Drive) model. It meets all FMCSA ELD requirements and is listed on FMCSA registered ELD. The Hutch ELD is powered by Hutch Systems and is trusted by clients across USA and Canada. The Hutch ELD works in conjunction with Hutch ELD hardware and is not reliant on Bluetooth Connectivity to achieve ELD mandate compliance. Hutch ELD stores all ELD required elements in built-in internal storage and transmits to the Hutch ELD app when the user connects to ELD Hardware via Bluetooth Connection.
Switchboard
This electronic logging software helps drivers comply with ELD mandates. It offers automatic log recording, DVIR preparation, and driving timers. 24/7 customer support is available to assist with ELD issues.
- Hours of Service Compliance
- Automatic electric log recording
- Prepare DVIRs
- Driving timers
- 24/7 Customer Support
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Stay ELD mandate compliant with Switchboard's Electronic Logging software available for drivers and their smartphones and tablets. Switchboard's easy-to-use solution provides the following features: - Hours of Service Compliance - Automatic electric log recording - Prepare DVIRs (Digital Vehicle Inspection Records) - Driving timers We have your back with the best in class 24/7 customer support, so you can focus on your operations without worrying about any ELD issues.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hutch ELD at weekly against Switchboard's fortnightly. Switchboard's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Hutch ELD ships an update weekly, Switchboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hutch ELD | Switchboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hutch Business Group Inc | Switchboard Inc. |
Customer experience
Hutch ELD
Switchboard
In-app purchases
Hutch ELD
No in-app purchases
Switchboard
No in-app purchases
