# Particle vs Samsara Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- Users report that Samsara excels in vehicle tracking with a score of 9.6, highlighting its real-time location updates and geofencing capabilities, which reviewers say significantly enhance fleet management efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that Particle's asset tracking features, particularly the location and status tracking, score well at 8.7 and 8.0 respectively, but users feel that Samsara's overall vehicle management functionality is more robust and user-friendly.
- G2 users indicate that Samsara's quality of support is rated at 8.6, with many reviewers praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, while Particle's support is rated lower at 8.2, with some users expressing concerns about response times.
- Users on G2 highlight that Samsara's ease of use is rated at 9.1, with many reviewers stating that the intuitive interface makes it easy for new users to navigate, whereas Particle's ease of use is rated at 8.8, with some users mentioning a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers say that Samsara's predictive maintenance features, particularly its condition monitoring capabilities, are rated at 7.8, which users find beneficial for proactive vehicle upkeep, while Particle's similar features do not receive as high praise, indicating a gap in functionality.
- Users report that Samsara's comprehensive reporting tools, especially for vehicle and fuel reports, score an impressive 8.9, with many reviewers appreciating the depth of analytics available, while Particle's reporting features are seen as less detailed, scoring lower in user satisfaction.



| | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 195 | 4,955 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (72.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (54.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us 100000 Data Operations + Add-Ons Available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Particle

**Not enough data**

### Samsara

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1549 reviews)
- Tracking (988 reviews)

Cons:
- Technical Issues (358 reviews)
- Inaccuracy (279 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (123 reviews) | 9.1 (3806 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (124 reviews) | 9.0 (4062 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (49 reviews) | 8.9 (3800 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (48 reviews) | 8.9 (1799 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (112 reviews) | 8.6 (3503 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.4 (45 reviews) | 9.0 (1774 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (107 reviews) | 9.2 (3522 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Particle

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: FREE support for up to 100,000 Data Operations per month 

Price: Contact Us 100000 Data Operations + Add-Ons Available

Key Features:
- Add-Ons Available

[Learn more about Particle](https://www.g2.com/products/particle/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### Samsara

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Particle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Samsara** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Traceability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Production Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Warehouse Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product Configurator** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Production Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supplier Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Demand Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Barcode/Ticket Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Work Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bills of Material** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quality Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supply Chain Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cost Estimating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shop Floor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Material Requirements Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Location** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Job Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Distribution Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Production Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sustainability Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Safety Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unattended Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lot Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MES** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Capacity Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Fleet Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Particle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Samsara** | 8.2/10 | 3239 |

#### Vehicle Management

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Inventory** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1918 reviews) | 
| **Fuel Management** | Not enough data | 8.4 (2051 reviews) | 
| **Maintenance** | Not enough data | 8.2 (1987 reviews) | 
| **Vehicle Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.4 (2733 reviews) | 
| **Tire Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inspection Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dispatch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Work Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Driver Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transportation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mileage Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Records Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Violation Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### ELD Compliance

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hours Logged** | Not enough data | 8.4 (1797 reviews) | 
| **Preventive Maintenance** | Not enough data | 7.9 (1603 reviews) | 
| **DVIR** | Not enough data | 8.2 (1655 reviews) | 
| **Offline Access** | Not enough data | 7.5 (1579 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Driver Management 

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | 8.2 (1820 reviews) | 
| **Safety** | Not enough data | 9.2 (2272 reviews) | 
| **Driver Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.4 (2252 reviews) | 
| **Driver Behavior** | Not enough data | 9.0 (2191 reviews) | 
| **Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Delivery Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Deliveries

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **ETAs** | Not enough data | 8.0 (1827 reviews) | 
| **Proof of delivery** | Not enough data | 7.6 (1703 reviews) | 
| **Route Optimization** | Not enough data | 7.6 (1762 reviews) | 

#### Dashcam

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Incident Detection** | Not enough data | 8.7 (1712 reviews) | 
| **Safety Score** | Not enough data | 8.7 (1703 reviews) | 
| **Automated Footage Upload** | Not enough data | 8.6 (1667 reviews) | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Vehicle Performance** | Not enough data | 8.3 (1801 reviews) | 
| **Driver Performance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1986 reviews) | 
| **Costs** | Not enough data | 7.8 (1758 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Fleet Management

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.4 (695 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.5 (689 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 7.5 (586 reviews) | 
| **Collision Detection** | Not enough data | 8.4 (636 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.5 (592 reviews) | 
| **Facial Recognition** | Not enough data | 7.4 (606 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI - Fleet Management

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.2 (573 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Geographic Maps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **GPS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Route History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billing & Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Motor Pool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **VIN Lookup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Pilots** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Trip Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Asset Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Particle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Samsara** | 8.4/10 | 1345 |

#### Asset Definition

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Asset Register - Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1050 reviews) | 
| **Relationships - Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.4 (974 reviews) | 
| **Costs - Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | 7.7 (953 reviews) | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Asset Tracking

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Location - Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1250 reviews) | 
| **Status - Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1045 reviews) | 
| **History - Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.6 (1028 reviews) | 
| **Funding Source Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IT Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Returns Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Equipment Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Check-in/Check-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Delivery Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Time Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fuel Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vehicle Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Location** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Asset Tracking

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.0 (276 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Work Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Assignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Kitting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Barcoding/RFID** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shipping Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **QR Codes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reservations Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billing & Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **GPS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Software License Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract/License Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disposal Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Complaint Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fixed Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Depreciation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dispatch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Territory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Route Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Geolocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Driver Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Geofencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transportation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **GIS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Geographic Maps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI/Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Particle** | 7.7/10 | 69 |
| **Samsara** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | 7.5 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | 6.3 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | 7.4 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality** | 8.2 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Help Guides** | 7.8 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Patching & Updates** | 8.3 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Trucking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Particle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Samsara** | 7.3/10 | 607 |

#### Records Management

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dispatch records** | Not enough data | 8.1 (508 reviews) | 
| **Truck maintenance records** | Not enough data | 7.9 (512 reviews) | 
| **Driver pay records** | Not enough data | 6.3 (480 reviews) | 
| **Mileage reports** | Not enough data | 8.6 (536 reviews) | 
| **IFTA reports** | Not enough data | 8.3 (517 reviews) | 
| **Fuel management reports** | Not enough data | 8.1 (506 reviews) | 
| **Driver analytics** | Not enough data | 8.5 (513 reviews) | 
| **Vehicle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Safety Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dispatch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shipping Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Claims Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoice Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Driver Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Work Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transportation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Accounting

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Billing & Invoicing** | Not enough data | 6.2 (461 reviews) | 
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | 5.8 (454 reviews) | 
| **Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable** | Not enough data | 5.9 (453 reviews) | 

#### Order Management

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Order processing** | Not enough data | 6.5 (447 reviews) | 
| **LTL orders** | Not enough data | 6.3 (437 reviews) | 

#### Routing and Dispatch

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Truck routing** | Not enough data | 7.5 (478 reviews) | 
| **Load planning & dispatch** | Not enough data | 7.2 (465 reviews) | 
| **Delivery Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.2 (481 reviews) | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mileage Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Location Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shipment Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Trucking

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.3 (170 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 7.2 (171 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.5 (175 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.5 (176 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.3 (169 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.4 (171 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.5 (177 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Geolocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Driver Settlements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fuel Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Route Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Trip Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quotes/Estimates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **GPS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Geographic Maps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Fleet Maintenance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Particle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Samsara** | 7.8/10 | 700 |

#### Reporting

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Expense reporting** | Not enough data | 7.3 (586 reviews) | 
| **Fuel reports** | Not enough data | 8.1 (613 reviews) | 
| **Vehicle reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (641 reviews) | 
| **Service costs** | Not enough data | 7.5 (578 reviews) | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Task Alerts

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Preventive Maintenance** | Not enough data | 8.4 (603 reviews) | 
| **Mileage reminders** | Not enough data | 8.2 (585 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.4 (599 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Equipment Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Planning

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | 7.7 (563 reviews) | 
| **Maintenance priority** | Not enough data | 7.9 (566 reviews) | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 7.7 (566 reviews) | 
| **Task Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Work Orders

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Approval and Rejection** | Not enough data | 7.1 (552 reviews) | 
| **Automatic service records** | Not enough data | 7.4 (551 reviews) | 
| **Shop communication** | Not enough data | 7.1 (552 reviews) | 
| **Inspection** | Not enough data | 7.6 (570 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Parts Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Repair Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Warranty Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tire Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Work Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vehicle Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inspection Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fuel Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Service History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Location** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Job Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Fleet Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Particle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Samsara** | 8.3/10 | 1933 |

#### Vehicle Tracking

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Alerts** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1274 reviews) | 
| **Locations** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1690 reviews) | 
| **Fuel Consumption** | Not enough data | 8.3 (1286 reviews) | 
| **Inventory** | Not enough data | 8.3 (1125 reviews) | 
| **Geofencing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (1157 reviews) | 

#### Driver Tracking

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Alerts** | Not enough data | 8.6 (1157 reviews) | 
| **Mileage** | Not enough data | 8.6 (1173 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (1158 reviews) | 
| **ETAs** | Not enough data | 8.0 (1144 reviews) | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Vehicle Performance** | Not enough data | 8.1 (1106 reviews) | 
| **Driver Performance** | Not enough data | 8.5 (1216 reviews) | 
| **Cost** | Not enough data | 7.7 (1102 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Fleet Tracking

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.2 (452 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.2 (464 reviews) | 

### IoT Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Particle** | 8.0/10 | 72 |
| **Samsara** | N/A | N/A |

####  Application Design

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Interface** | 7.3 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | 7.2 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Device Workflows** | 7.7 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Testing** | 7.4 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware Support** | 8.2 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Deployment** | 8.7 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 

####  Application Control

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | 7.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Syncronization** | 8.4 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | 8.7 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 8.4 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | 8.4 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | 8.3 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Connectivity Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Device Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Event Triggered Actions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prototype Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Industrial IoT

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Particle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Samsara** | N/A | N/A |

#### Systems Management

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### IoT Capabilities

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Safety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Environmental Conditions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI -  Industrial IoT

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### IoT Development Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Particle** | 8.2/10 | 69 |
| **Samsara** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Platform** | 9.0 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language Support** | 5.8 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 8.4 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Help Guides** | 8.5 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Patches & Updates** | 8.6 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 8.4 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Edge AI Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Particle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Samsara** | N/A | N/A |

#### Development and Deployment - Edge AI Platforms

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Edge Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Framework and Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management - Edge AI Platforms

| Feature | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to Particle (5):** [IoT Development Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-development-tools), [IoT Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-platforms), [C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)](https://www.g2.com/categories/c-c-integrated-development-environments-ide), [Industrial IoT Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/industrial-iot), [Edge AI Platforms Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/edge-ai-platforms)

**Unique to Samsara (5):** [Asset Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/asset-tracking), [Fleet Maintenance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fleet-maintenance), [Fleet Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fleet-tracking), [Fleet Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fleet-management), [Trucking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/trucking)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Particle | Samsara | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 72.8% | 30.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 15.0% | 54.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 12.2% | 15.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Particle

- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.8%
- **Higher Education:** 7.2%
- **Computer Software:** 6.1%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.0%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.9%
- **Farming:** 3.3%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 3.3%
- **Industrial Automation:** 3.3%
- **Computer Hardware:** 3.3%
- **Utilities:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 53.9%

#### Samsara

- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 34.8%
- **Construction:** 14.7%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 11.3%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.6%
- **Utilities:** 2.6%
- **Food & Beverages:** 2.4%
- **Automotive:** 2.3%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.1%
- **Package/Freight Delivery:** 1.4%
- **Manufacturing:** 1.3%
- **Other:** 23.5%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Particle

- [Blynk IoT platform](https://www.g2.com/products/blynk-iot-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Visual Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4004 reviews)
- [Eclipse](https://www.g2.com/products/eclipse/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (3220 reviews)
- [Xcode](https://www.g2.com/products/xcode/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1039 reviews)
- [NetBeans](https://www.g2.com/products/netbeans/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (675 reviews)
- [AWS Cloud9](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-cloud9/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (367 reviews)
- [SAP Business Technology Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-technology-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (421 reviews)
- [Arduino IDE](https://www.g2.com/products/arduino-ide/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (145 reviews)
- [AWS IoT](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-iot/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (110 reviews)
- [Portainer](https://www.g2.com/products/portainer/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (297 reviews)

### Alternatives to Samsara

- [Motive](https://www.g2.com/products/motive-technologies/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (3254 reviews)
- [Lytx](https://www.g2.com/products/lytx/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (186 reviews)
- [Geotab](https://www.g2.com/products/geotab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (212 reviews)
- [Azuga Fleet](https://www.g2.com/products/azuga-fleet/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (196 reviews)
- [Verizon Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/verizon-connect/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (964 reviews)
- [Fleetio](https://www.g2.com/products/fleetio/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (209 reviews)
- [Limble](https://www.g2.com/products/limble/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (687 reviews)
- [EZO](https://www.g2.com/products/ezo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (392 reviews)
- [MaintainX](https://www.g2.com/products/maintainx/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1549 reviews)
- [Fracttal One](https://www.g2.com/products/fracttal-one/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (601 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Particle

- Title: [Can you use a local IDE?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36819-can-you-use-a-local-ide) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. We use Visual Studio Code. There are plenty of Particle tools available for VS code platform."
- Title: [How do I get started with Particle device?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/particle-devices-faq) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Find tutorials and step-by-step guide here. Get started with Particle today. https://docs.particle.io/faq/particle-devices/finding-device-id/core/"
- Title: [I was thinking, except of using two Photons, using a RasPi in combination with an Electron(?) in my furniture.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37015-i-was-thinking-except-of-using-two-photons-using-a-raspi-in-combination-with-an-electron-in-my-furniture) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hey Andy – sounds like a fun project! While I could answer here, I think you'll find a lot more engagement on our community forums at community.particle.io..."
- Title: [We are about to scale up the number of devices in service.  What pitfalls should we avoid?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36940-we-are-about-to-scale-up-the-number-of-devices-in-service-what-pitfalls-should-we-avoid) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hey there Michael, biggest tip would be to make sure that your application is built against Device OS 2.x and above, which is our stable release branch..."
- Title: [How to reduce lagging?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36924-how-to-reduce-lagging) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hey Karlis – could be a number of things depending on if you're using threading or what libraries you're using to drive the LED strip. You're likely to get..."

### Samsara

- Title: [Does Samsara GPS record audio?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-samsara-gps-record-audio) — 7 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "I have not seen the option to record an audio "
- Title: [What is Samsara tracking?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-samsara-tracking) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Freights, trucks,"
- Title: [How much does Samsara cost per month?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-samsara-cost-per-month) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "33.00 per month but you must pay an initiation fee of 99.99 just once"
- Title: [How do you prevent alert fatigue in Samsara while still catching critical fleet issues?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-prevent-alert-fatigue-in-samsara-while-still-catching-critical-fleet-issues) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Take the time and find those "problem" areas that continue to get alerts and concentrate on those, then work to implement  points of concern as you add more..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/particle-vs-samsara)