Comparison

Netlift vs Communauto

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

Head to head
About

Netlift

Plan your commute by booking rides with shuttle drivers or carpoolers. You can also earn money by driving others on similar routes. Enjoy fixed pricing and secure, cash-free transactions.

Highlights
  • Book shuttle or carpool rides
  • Earn money by driving others
  • Fixed, transparent pricing
  • Cash-free transactions
  • Two-way rating system
  • Manage rider and driver profiles
Features
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It's simple and fast. Put your origin and destination address, date/time and you're done! You can book a ticket with one of our Netlift Shuttle drivers or, for daily commute, with one of our carpoolers. Security is key at Netlift. Our selected Netlift Shuttle drivers are taxi drivers. That means that they are legal and they got a background check. Can't leave your car at home? Drive! Pickup someone commuting a similar route and get reimbursed for gas and parking expenses (certain conditions apply). With fixed pricing you are never responsible for negotiating ride fares. Your money is transferred directly to your e-wallet, and can be deposited to your bank account in 3 simple steps. I'd love to commute without cars! Ride! Two options for you: a private chauffeur or a carpooler. Our unique matching algorithm calculates the most efficient carpool rides to get you to work or school during peak traffic hours. Ride fares are fixed based on distance, so you always know how much the ride will cost before booking it. Review your matches and select with the driver of your choice. When your trip is complete, your account is automatically billed, and a receipt sent to you by email. __ How does pricing work? Prices are fixed based on distance and transactions are 100% cash-free. You always know how much you'll pay or get reimbursed before booking a ride, no negotiating required. Can I ride and drive? You can easily ride today and drive tomorrow. Create 2 unique commutes, one as a rider and one as a driver and manage both from the same home screen. Is it safe? You bet. In fact, Netlift is considered the most secure carpooling system in Canada, and you are a big reason why. Our two-way rating system enables riders and drivers to give feedback after each ride, helping to build a stronger community. Is carpooling legal in Quebec? Absolutely. In fact, it's fully endorsed by the Government of Quebec. Read more here: http://bit.ly/2bUSfLS __ Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. __ Plan your transit: 1) Download the app 2) Create an account 3) Input your commute details 4) Book your ride Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/netlift_me Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/netlift Visit our Help Centre: https://netlift.zendesk.com Contact us: support@netlift.me

About

Communauto

Access a large fleet of vehicles available 24/7 for short or long-term rentals. Pay only for the time and distance used, with gas and maintenance included. Book, locate, and manage your rentals easily through the app.

Highlights
  • Rent cars by the minute, hour, or day
  • Unlock and lock vehicles with the app
  • Locate and book FLEX cars for spontaneous trips
  • Filter vehicle searches and view key information
  • Manage reservations (modify, extend, cancel)
  • Share trips with co-members
  • Estimate trip costs and report issues
Features
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Join now and access a fleet of thousands of Communauto vehicles available 24/7 in Canada (Halifax, Montreal, Québec, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, Gatineau, Boisbriand, Terrebonne, Rimouski, Vicoriaville, Laval, Sainte-Thérèse, MRC des Collines, Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Guelph, Cambridge, Edmonton, Calgary) and in France (Paris and surrounding areas). • Rent a carshare at low cost for a few minutes, an hour, a day or more and unlock it with the app! • Pay only according to use (time and distance). Gas and maintenance are included in our rates. How does it work? The Communauto app allows you to: • Search and book a vehicle up to 30 days in advance for planned trips • Locate and block a FLEX car for your spontaneous trips • Unlock and lock cars • Filter your vehicle searches and get key information: car number, model, location, etc. • View your upcoming, past or cancelled trips • Modify, extend or cancel your reservations • Share trips with your co-members • Be notified by notification before a booking starts, or when one of your purchase receipts is being processed • Estimate the cost of your trips and report any damage or uncleanliness • Activate the gas credit card or submit your gas receipts • View your account statement • Update your profile info Use Communauto: • To run some errands or to get to the restaurant • To explore your city or get to your activities • For your next family vacation • For a romantic getaway • For a work trip or meeting • For your next move • To get wherever you need to go! Communauto for businesses: • More freedom and less hassle: a fleet available day and night and 24/7 support • More simplicity, less management (maintenance included, simplified driver addition) and say goodbye to expense accounts (one detailed monthly bill) • Save money: only pay for the time and the distance travelled by employees. Price of gas included in the rates. Attractive flat rates for long-distance trips Don't wait any longer to test the Communauto carsharing service and take advantage of the many perks offered. Download the app now to discover the cars and stations near you! To find out more: www.communauto.com For any questions about the app, use our contact form.

Screenshots

Netlift4 screens
Communauto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Netlift at free against Communauto's free with in-app purchases. Netlift also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (32% vs 11%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Netlift ships an update every 2 weeks, Communauto every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Netlift versus Communauto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetliftCommunauto
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.0% of reviews — better11.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetlift Solutions de Mobilité Inc.Réservauto Inc.

Customer experience

Netlift

Written reviews25 reviews
Positive32.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative56.0%

Communauto

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive11.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative82.1%

Bugs and requests

Netlift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Communauto

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App requires login every time it opens
  • Map shows cars that don't exist at location
  • Cannot start or end trips due to app errors
  • Geolocation not updating properly
  • App freezes when clicking on vehicles
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  • Blank white screen on app launch
  • Password manager incompatibility with login
  • Trip not recording despite car being locked
  • Vehicle unlock/lock failures
  • Sensor errors (false 'keys missing' or 'engine on' alerts)
  • App slow to refresh car availability
  • Reservation changes without user consent
  • Charged for trips that couldn't be completed
  • App crashes on iOS with certain versions
  • Loading signals that never complete
  • Billing system errors and fraud detection blocks

Requested features

13 requests
  • Car selection option at stations with multiple vehicles
  • Dark mode for app
  • Push notifications for service disruptions
  • Ability to communicate delays to customer service
  • Booking transfer to nearest alternative station
Show 8 more
  • More stations in suburban areas
  • Expanded EV fleet
  • Chat feature in app instead of phone support
  • Callback system instead of long hold times
  • Better station distribution based on user demand
  • Transparent upfront pricing disclosure
  • Improved vehicle sensor accuracy
  • French language support in app

In-app purchases

None

Netlift

No in-app purchases

None

Communauto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Netlift free?
Netlift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Communauto free?
Communauto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Netlift or Communauto have ads?
Neither Netlift nor Communauto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Netlift or Communauto?
Netlift ships an update every 2 weeks, and Communauto every 3 months. Most recently, Netlift was updated on June 1, 2026 and Communauto on September 22, 2026.

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