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Compare CalAmp and Samsara 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (53.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
CalAmp
Star Rating
(28)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CalAmpSamsara
Star Rating
(2,966)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SamsaraSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Samsara excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to CalAmp. Users appreciate the intuitive dashboard and the quality of customer service, with one reviewer noting the support provided in French as particularly commendable.
- Users say that Samsara's implementation process is quick and straightforward, making it easier for teams to get up and running. Recent feedback highlights the hardware reliability and the effectiveness of features like ELD and camera data, which contribute to a positive user experience.
- Reviewers mention that while CalAmp offers a comprehensive suite of telematics solutions, it struggles to match the user experience provided by Samsara. Users have noted that CalAmp's offerings range from basic GPS tracking to more advanced fleet management, but they often feel less integrated and user-friendly.
- According to verified reviews, Samsara's quality of support is rated higher than CalAmp's, with users expressing satisfaction with the responsiveness and effectiveness of the support team. In contrast, CalAmp's support, while noted as good, does not consistently meet the same level of user expectations.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Samsara's features, such as fuel management and vehicle tracking, are particularly well-received, contributing to its high satisfaction ratings. Users find these tools essential for optimizing fleet operations, whereas CalAmp's similar features are perceived as less robust.
- Users report that while CalAmp has strengths in areas like vehicle tracking and driver performance, it faces challenges in user experience and ease of setup compared to Samsara. Reviewers have noted that CalAmp's interface can be less intuitive, which may hinder new users from fully leveraging its capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CalAmp
No pricing availableSamsara
No pricing availableFree Trial
CalAmp
No trial information availableSamsara
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
25
9.0
2,423
Ease of Use
8.7
26
8.9
2,583
Ease of Setup
8.3
16
8.8
2,367
Ease of Admin
9.2
15
8.9
1,624
Quality of Support
7.8
23
8.5
2,242
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
15
9.0
1,594
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
27
9.3
2,423
Features by Category
Vehicle Management
8.6
11
8.9
1799
8.3
11
8.2
1788
8.3
12
8.1
1784
9.6
16
9.5
1848
ELD Compliance
8.5
12
8.2
1619
8.3
12
7.9
1595
8.2
11
8.2
1607
8.2
12
7.5
1570
Driver Management
9.0
12
8.2
1762
9.1
13
9.0
1800
9.6
15
9.3
1809
8.4
16
8.9
1779
Deliveries
9.0
13
7.9
1705
8.9
12
7.5
1671
8.8
14
7.5
1673
Dashcam
7.9
13
8.7
1648
8.4
15
8.7
1645
8.2
12
8.6
1623
Analytics
8.5
13
8.2
1711
8.8
15
8.7
1734
7.6
14
7.7
1681
Agentic AI - Fleet Management
Not enough data
7.4
685
Not enough data
7.5
685
Not enough data
7.5
587
Not enough data
8.3
608
Not enough data
7.5
588
Not enough data
7.4
591
Generative AI - Fleet Management
Not enough data
7.2
576
Asset Definition
Not enough data
8.7
976
Not enough data
8.3
958
Not enough data
7.7
940
Asset Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
995
Not enough data
8.7
972
Not enough data
8.5
965
Agentic AI - Asset Tracking
Not enough data
7.0
270
Records Management
Not enough data
8.0
491
Not enough data
7.8
494
Not enough data
6.2
475
Not enough data
8.6
505
Not enough data
8.1
491
Not enough data
8.0
487
Not enough data
8.4
485
Accounting
Not enough data
6.2
459
Not enough data
5.7
451
Not enough data
5.8
451
Order Management
Not enough data
6.5
446
Not enough data
6.3
437
Routing and Dispatch
Not enough data
7.3
456
Not enough data
7.1
454
Not enough data
8.1
462
Agentic AI - Trucking
Not enough data
7.2
169
Not enough data
7.1
169
Not enough data
7.4
171
Not enough data
7.4
172
Not enough data
7.3
169
Not enough data
7.3
169
Not enough data
7.3
170
Reporting
8.3
7
7.3
577
8.6
6
8.0
589
9.3
7
8.7
596
9.2
6
7.4
570
Task Alerts
9.0
7
8.4
585
9.4
6
8.2
573
9.6
8
8.4
577
Planning
9.8
7
7.7
560
9.4
6
7.9
562
9.7
6
7.7
561
Work Orders
9.3
7
7.0
549
9.7
6
7.3
545
9.3
7
7.0
550
9.4
6
7.5
557
Vehicle Tracking
8.0
22
8.9
1149
8.7
21
9.2
1170
7.0
17
8.1
1124
7.9
19
8.3
1109
7.9
21
8.4
1119
Driver Tracking
7.9
22
8.6
1124
7.9
20
8.5
1119
8.2
21
8.6
1110
8.1
18
7.9
1092
Analytics
7.4
18
8.0
1080
7.6
20
8.4
1095
7.3
18
7.6
1063
Agentic AI - Fleet Tracking
Not enough data
7.2
448
Not enough data
7.2
454
Application Design
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Application Control
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Route planning
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Scheduling
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Communication and Reporting
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CalAmp and Samsara are categorized as Fleet Tracking, Fleet Maintenance, and Fleet Management
Unique Categories
CalAmp is categorized as IoT Platforms and School Transportation
Samsara is categorized as Asset Tracking and Trucking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CalAmp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Samsara
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
21.4%
Utilities
10.7%
Automotive
10.7%
Translation and Localization
7.1%
Security and Investigations
7.1%
Other
42.9%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
37.8%
Construction
15.3%
Logistics and Supply Chain
6.2%
Oil & Energy
3.9%
Utilities
2.8%
Other
33.9%
Discussions
CalAmp has no discussions with answers
Does Samsara GPS record audio?
3 Comments
PH
Yes, it you have the dual facing camera system it will record audio.Read more
How much does Samsara cost per month?
2 Comments
BD
This depends on how many trucks/assets you are looking to have covered and how you negotiate your contract with them. Standard per truck is $33/month for...Read more
What is Samsara tracking?
2 Comments
BS
If you have the Samsara camera it will also track your driver's driving as well as give you snapshots into your driver's dayRead more
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