There are four steps to GPS tracking. A GPS device uses a network of satellites to receive signals from, and a calculation called trilateration to determine its exact location. Then sends the location to a server via a cellular network (4G/5G). The software on that server then plots the location on a map and converts…
GPS tracking software that is white labeled is a tracking platform that is already made and can be branded as your own and sold. Your customers know your logo, your domain and your app, the engine, live location, geofencing, reports, device support, is built by the original provider and maintained. In reality, it allows a…
In 2026, the Wialon alternatives to consider are AIQConnect, Navixy, GPSWOX, GPSGate, Astreon, and more. Gurtam-built Wialon is a strong, hardware independent, global partner-driven telematics platform. But teams do search for alternatives, typically when it gets too steep of a learning curve, pricing that is difficult to predict due to its reliance on partners, and…
If you’re looking for a solution that suits you better, and you’re feeling the strain of the limitations of Traccar, then the options you need to consider in 2026 are AIQConnect, Wialon, GpsGate, GPSWOX, Navixy, OpenGTS, FleetStack, TrackoBit, GPS Insight, Flespi, and PhoneTrack. Traccar is a wonderful free, open-source tracking server, but it’s unfortunately a…
What Is the Difference Between the Two Ownership Models? The two GPS software ownership models vary in terms of when and how much you have to pay, and what you have to pay for getting at the end. Subscription (SaaS) GPS Tracking The vendor hosts a platform on which you pay a recurring fee –…
One of the most impactful choices a fleet operator can make is to select a GPS fleet tracking system. The right system not only saves you money on fuel usage, but also reduces accidents, maximizes vehicle utilization and provides you with a single source of truth on all vehicles. The wrong one gets you into…
One of the most reliable hardware and software businesses that you can build is GPS tracking, and it happens to be a business that you do not have to worry about being obvious about. All of that is hard engineering, devices and protocols, mapping, etc. that are done already by manufacturers and platforms. Your role…
Almost every GPS tracking platform on the market is sold one of two ways: as a cloud subscription (SaaS) you rent, or as self-hosted software you install and own. The choice shapes your costs, your data privacy, your security responsibilities, and how far you can scale, so it’s worth getting right before you commit. This…
The most common path for most businesses that keep tabs on vehicles, assets or out in the field teams is to begin with a cloud subscription; it’s the easiest route. As fleets expand, and data becomes more sensitive, many fleet operators begin to ask a new question—Should our tracking platform really be hosted on someone…
Fleet, telematics and GPS tracking resellers are seeking more control over their tracking systems, data and operating expenses. This has led to an increased interest in self-hosted GPS tracking software, in which businesses own and operate their GPS tracking platform instead of depending solely on third-party SaaS providers. The fleet management industry is still growing…