Comparison

BigRoad ELD vs NASTC

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

Head to head
About

BigRoad ELD

This app helps drivers and fleets easily track hours of service and create compliant electronic logs. It offers real-time drive time calculations, proactive violation notifications, and simplifies inspections by providing an easy-to-read display. The app also eliminates paperwork by allowing digital submission of logs, inspection reports, and fuel receipts.

Highlights
  • FMCSA certified ELD
  • Hours of Service tracking
  • ELD compliant logs
  • Real-time drive time calculation
  • Proactive violation notifications
  • Digital DVIRs
  • In-app chat
Features
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BigRoad ELD is an easy-to-use electronic logging device certified with FMCSA and 3rd Party Certified in Canada. Use it as part of the Unity Suite of software products to run your entire business smoothly and efficiently. BigRoad ELD is great for all sizes of fleets from owner operators to large multi-carrier organizations! Easily track your hours-of-service and create ELD compliant logs by connecting to one of our ELD devices. EASY, EFFORTLESS ELECTRONIC LOGS Track your Hours of Service with a few taps. US and Canadian rule sets supported. Easily edit logs according to the regulations. STOP GUESSING. START DRIVING. See how much drive time you have left with a quick glance. No more estimating and guessing – BigRoad ELD calculates your remaining time for you. Receive notifications as you approach the end of your drive, shift, and cycle to make sure you don’t go over. AVOID ERRORS. PREVENT FINES Proactive notification of errors and violations help you run in compliance to avoid costly fines and out-of-service time. Correct errors before they’re caught during an inspection. SAY GOODBYE TO PAPERWORK AND FAXES Easily send your fleet manager your logs and vehicle inspection reports. Capture and send supporting documents within the app. Record fuel purchase receipts in the app and they’ll be sent directly to the office. Stop worrying about keeping track of all those slips of paper. BREEZE THROUGH INSPECTIONS Displays a clean, easy-to-read, compliant ELD log, on-screen, for inspectors to review. Stores logs and supporting documents in one location. Display, print, email, or fax driver logs. Easily send to safety officials using supported methods when requested. STAY CONNECTED Use the simple in-app chat to keep your manager updated and connect with other drivers in your fleet. Capture and store documents and photos with your device’s camera and send them to the office from right in the app. SUPPORTS REGULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE US AND CANADA •Supports US FMCSA, DOT, and Canadian HOS rules. Specify property or passenger carrying rules, short-haul, oil field, and state rules for Alaska, California, and Texas. QUICK AND EASY DVIRS Create compliant DVIRs with just a few taps. The BigRoad ELD Mobile App is compatible with current FMCSA, DOT, and Transport Canada rules and regulations. Pair it with one of our certified ELD hardware devices to comply with the ELD mandate. Learn more at www.bigroad.com and www.fleetcomplete.com IMPORTANT NOTES We recommend keeping your phone or tablet plugged into a charger for the best GPS coverage. If the battery is low, the app will check GPS location less often. The BigRoad app asks for access to your contacts and phone so you can easily send check-in messages, documents, and copies of your log using your contact manager. We do not copy or store any of your contact information.

About

NASTC

This app provides member services for the National Association of Small Trucking Companies. It is a partnership between NASTC and Nastek National, LLC.

Highlights
  • Member services access
  • Partnership app
  • Business tools for trucking companies
Features
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NASTC (National Association of Small Trucking Companies) and Nastek National, LLC. partnership app for member services.

Screenshots

BigRoad ELD4 screens
NASTC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: NASTC at free against BigRoad ELD's free with in-app purchases. NASTC also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 47%). BigRoad ELD's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 35) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for BigRoad ELD against 3.9 for NASTC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BigRoad ELD has 3.1K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of BigRoad ELD's written reviews are positive against 63% of NASTC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BigRoad ELD ships an update monthly, NASTC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BigRoad ELD versus NASTC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBigRoad ELDNASTC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (3.1K ratings) — better3.9 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews47.0% of reviews63.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.1K — better35
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComplete Innovations IncNASTC

Customer experience

BigRoad ELD

All ratings3,129 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative22.9%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive47.0%
Neutral7.8%
Negative45.2%

NASTC

All ratings35 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative25.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.8%

Bugs and requests

BigRoad ELD

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Disconnects from truck frequently
  • Inaccurate mileage and location tracking
  • Automatically switches to driving mode
  • Logs incorrect duty status changes
  • Crashes and freezes app
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  • Unable to edit logs properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow more log editing options
  • Improve automatic duty status changes
  • Add daylight/sunset indicator for oversized loads
  • Improve sync with truck and location tracking
  • Provide better customer support

NASTC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BigRoad ELD

No in-app purchases

None

NASTC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BigRoad ELD free?
BigRoad ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NASTC free?
NASTC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BigRoad ELD or NASTC?
BigRoad ELD is rated higher. BigRoad ELD averages 3.9 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while NASTC averages 3.9 from 35 ratings.
Do BigRoad ELD or NASTC have ads?
Neither BigRoad ELD nor NASTC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BigRoad ELD or NASTC?
BigRoad ELD ships an update monthly, and NASTC every 5 weeks. Most recently, BigRoad ELD was updated on October 30, 2026 and NASTC on October 29, 2026.

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