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Samsara Alternatives for Owner-Operators and Small Fleets

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Samsara is a strong platform for large fleets, but it's quote-based. If you want to see a price before you talk to sales, these ELDs publish theirs.

LOGWAY pricing

  • $15 per driver per month
  • 14-day free trial
  • ELD hardware: $150 (PT-30 or IOSix), free same-day shipping, cable included if needed

Alternatives with published prices (checked October 30, 2026)

  • LOGWAY: $15/driver/month + $150 hardware, 14-day free trial. Works with Highway and Trucker Tools. Bundles fuel cards, factoring, insurance and loans.
  • TT ELD: $89/month month-to-month, or $50/month on a 12-month agreement with a free device.
  • ELD Mandate: ELD + tablet bundle from $46/month with $391 upfront, no contract.
  • Blue Ink Tech: month-to-month, no contracts; offers dashcam ELD combos. Check its site for current prices.

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$15/driver/month after trial. ELD hardware $150.

How to choose

  • Total first-year cost per truck (try our free ELD cost calculator).
  • Contract length and cancellation terms.
  • Device listed on FMCSA's registered list and not revoked.
  • Tracking that your brokers accept (Highway, Trucker Tools).

Sources: Samsara pricing page · TT ELD pricing page · ELD Mandate pricing page · Blue Ink Tech website · FMCSA ELD registered devices list. Last updated 2026-10-30. Rules change; always confirm with the official source.

Try LOGWAY free

ELD, fuel, factoring and insurance tools for owner-operators and small fleets, in one place.

Start Your 14-Day Free Trial

$15/driver/month after trial. ELD hardware $150.