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# Samsara vs Trimble TMS Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Samsara** [

4.5/5(5,493)

](https://www.g2.com/products/samsara/reviews#reviews)

**Trimble TMS** [

3.7/5(27)

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Pricing

**Samsara**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Trimble TMS**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Samsara**
2 months

Based on 355 responses

**Trimble TMS**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Samsara**
9 months

Based on 355 responses

**Trimble TMS**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Samsara**
$$$$$

**Trimble TMS**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Samsara**
10%

**Trimble TMS**
Not enough reviews yet

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Pros & Cons

**Samsara**
[
Ease of Use (1549)
](https://www.g2.com/products/samsara/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1465737&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Tracking (987)
](https://www.g2.com/products/samsara/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1468480&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Technical Issues (358)
](https://www.g2.com/products/samsara/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1468397&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Inaccuracy (279)
](https://www.g2.com/products/samsara/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1473203&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Trimble TMS**
[
Customizability (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-tms/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1363087&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Customization (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-tms/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1363072&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Technical Issues (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-tms/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2279198&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-tms/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2333914&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Samsara**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_37368bdf41bf9ad9bc1c10655221e736/10-speed.png "Product Avatar Image")

10 Speed

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 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_defb36ccd75dea271921ecffe7423d80/access-dispatch.png "Product Avatar Image")

Access Dispatch

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 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9fee325af54b7164fb0726a552801492/acumatica.png "Product Avatar Image")

Acumatica

](https://www.g2.com/products/acumatica/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_d6b6650425eafc5c72f230cad744ad29/adobe-marketo-engage.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe Marketo Engage

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-marketo-engage/reviews)[
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**Trimble TMS**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_31a2eda255db8a392778a872fd784b9c/61139770-c4b8-46a8-b9ba-72300f129fe2.png "Product Avatar Image")

ISAAC Instruments

](https://www.g2.com/products/isaac-instruments/reviews)[

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project44

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](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-tms/integrations)

Screenshots

**Samsara**
 ![Samsara screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/89973/dashboard-master.png)

**Trimble TMS**
 ![Trimble TMS screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1414703/TMW.Suite---Order-Details-Laptop.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Samsara**

9.1

9.14,255

**Trimble TMS**

7.5

7.521

Ease of Use

**Samsara**

9.0

9.04,560

**Trimble TMS**

7.3

7.321

Ease of Setup

**Samsara**

8.9

8.94,277

**Trimble TMS**

7.3

7.310

Ease of Admin

**Samsara**

8.9

8.92,020

**Trimble TMS**

8.1

8.17

Quality of Support

**Samsara**

8.6

8.63,919

**Trimble TMS**

7.1

7.120

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Samsara**

9.0

9.01,986

**Trimble TMS**

8.1

8.17

Product Direction (% positive)

**Samsara**

9.3

9.33,942

**Trimble TMS**

7.1

7.120

Features

Fleet Management[Hide 82 FeaturesShow 82 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

3,691

Not enough data

Vehicle Management

Inventory

8.9(won by default)

1955

Not enough data

Fuel Management

8.5(won by default)

2125

Not enough data

Maintenance

8.3(won by default)

2049

Not enough data

Vehicle Tracking

9.4(won by default)

3010

Not enough data

Tire Management

8.6(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Inspection Management

9.2(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Dispatch Management

9.8(won by default)

55

Not enough data

Work Order Management

9.6(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Employee Management

9.7(won by default)

24

Not enough data

Order Management

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Inventory Management

9.4(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Driver Management

9.5(won by default)

76

Not enough data

Document Management

9.6(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Compliance Management

9.9(won by default)

42

Not enough data

Transportation Management

10.0(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Maintenance Management

9.8(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Mileage Tracking

9.5(won by default)

24

Not enough data

Records Management

9.5(won by default)

31

Not enough data

Violation Tracking

9.7(won by default)

38

Not enough data

ELD Compliance

Hours Logged

8.4(won by default)

1830

Not enough data

Preventive Maintenance

7.9(won by default)

1604

Not enough data

DVIR

8.2(won by default)

1668

Not enough data

Offline Access

7.5(won by default)

1579

Not enough data

Mobile Access

6.8(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Driver Management 

Onboarding

8.2(won by default)

1828

Not enough data

Safety

9.2(won by default)

2365

Not enough data

Driver Tracking

9.4(won by default)

2347

Not enough data

Driver Behavior

9.0(won by default)

2308

Not enough data

Cost Tracking

8.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Delivery Tracking

9.3(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Status Tracking

9.7(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Asset Tracking

9.7(won by default)

80

Not enough data

Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deliveries

ETAs

8.0(won by default)

1872

Not enough data

Proof of delivery

7.6(won by default)

1707

Not enough data

Route Optimization

7.6(won by default)

1778

Not enough data

Dashcam

Automatic Incident Detection

8.7(won by default)

1733

Not enough data

Safety Score

8.7(won by default)

1718

Not enough data

Automated Footage Upload

8.6(won by default)

1676

Not enough data

Analytics

Vehicle Performance

8.3(won by default)

1813

Not enough data

Driver Performance

8.8(won by default)

2029

Not enough data

Costs

7.8(won by default)

1763

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Fleet Management

Proactive Assistance

7.4(won by default)

699

Not enough data

Decision Making

7.5(won by default)

692

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

7.5(won by default)

588

Not enough data

Collision Detection

8.4(won by default)

641

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

7.6(won by default)

599

Not enough data

Facial Recognition

7.4(won by default)

609

Not enough data

Generative AI - Fleet Management

Text Summarization

7.2(won by default)

576

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Geographic Maps

8.7(won by default)

22

Not enough data

GPS

9.9(won by default)

24

Not enough data

Routing

9.6(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

7.6(won by default)

29

Not enough data

AI Copilot

9.5(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

7.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Route History

9.2(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

8.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

7.9(won by default)

42

Not enough data

API

8.9(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

9.3(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

8.6(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

9.7(won by default)

58

Not enough data

Search/Filter

6.7(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Monitoring

10.0(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

9.6(won by default)

67

Not enough data

Trip Logs

9.3(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

8.9(won by default)

22

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

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

Customer Database

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

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

For Pilots

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tracking[Hide 84 FeaturesShow 84 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.9

1,489

Not enough data

Asset Definition

Asset Register - Asset Tracking

8.8(won by default)

1060

Not enough data

Relationships - Asset Tracking

8.4(won by default)

977

Not enough data

Costs - Asset Tracking

7.7(won by default)

955

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

8.3(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Asset Tracking

Location - Asset Tracking

9.1(won by default)

1311

Not enough data

Status - Asset Tracking

8.8(won by default)

1054

Not enough data

History - Asset Tracking

8.6(won by default)

1045

Not enough data

Equipment Tracking

9.8(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Check-in/Check-out

9.8(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Delivery Tracking

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Mobile Time Tracking

8.3(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Fuel Tracking

10.0(won by default)

33

Not enough data

Vehicle Tracking

8.8(won by default)

97

Not enough data

Multi-Location

10.0(won by default)

8

Not enough data

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

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Asset Tracking

Natural Language Interaction

7.0(won by default)

279

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Activity Dashboard

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Tagging

8.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

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

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

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

Trucking[Hide 67 FeaturesShow 67 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

647

Not enough data

Records Management

Dispatch records

8.1(won by default)

518

Not enough data

Truck maintenance records

8.0(won by default)

518

Not enough data

Driver pay records

6.3(won by default)

483

Not enough data

Mileage reports

8.7(won by default)

547

Not enough data

IFTA reports

8.3(won by default)

523

Not enough data

Fuel management reports

8.1(won by default)

511

Not enough data

Driver analytics

8.5(won by default)

526

Not enough data

Vehicle Management

10.0(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Safety Management

10.0(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Compliance Management

9.2(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Dispatch Management

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Driver Management

10.0(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Transportation Management

9.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Inventory 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

Maintenance 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

Accounting

Billing & Invoicing

6.3(won by default)

464

Not enough data

Payroll

5.8(won by default)

456

Not enough data

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable

5.9(won by default)

455

Not enough data

Order Management

Order processing

6.6(won by default)

451

Not enough data

LTL orders

6.3(won by default)

439

Not enough data

Routing and Dispatch

Truck routing

7.5(won by default)

484

Not enough data

Load planning & dispatch

7.3(won by default)

469

Not enough data

Delivery Tracking

8.2(won by default)

488

Not enough data

Status Tracking

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Mileage Tracking

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Location Tracking

9.7(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Shipment Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Trucking

Autonomous Task Execution

7.3(won by default)

174

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

7.2(won by default)

174

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

7.5(won by default)

178

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

7.5(won by default)

180

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

7.3(won by default)

171

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

7.4(won by default)

174

Not enough data

Decision Making

7.5(won by default)

181

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Geolocation

9.4(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

9.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Trip Logs

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

GPS

9.6(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Geographic Maps

8.7(won by default)

5

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

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

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

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Load Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fleet Maintenance[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

751

Not enough data

Reporting

Expense reporting

7.3(won by default)

588

Not enough data

Fuel reports

8.1(won by default)

620

Not enough data

Vehicle reporting

8.7(won by default)

650

Not enough data

Service costs

7.5(won by default)

580

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

8.9(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Historical Reporting

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Task Alerts

Preventive Maintenance

8.4(won by default)

611

Not enough data

Mileage reminders

8.2(won by default)

589

Not enough data

Notifications

8.4(won by default)

608

Not enough data

Mobile Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Equipment Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning

Calendar

7.7(won by default)

565

Not enough data

Maintenance priority

7.9(won by default)

571

Not enough data

Scheduling

7.7(won by default)

572

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Orders

Approval and Rejection

7.1(won by default)

556

Not enough data

Automatic service records

7.4(won by default)

554

Not enough data

Shop communication

7.1(won by default)

554

Not enough data

Inspection

7.6(won by default)

576

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Monitoring

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Vehicle Information

10.0(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

9.2(won by default)

6

Not enough data

API

9.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

9.7(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Parts Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Repair Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

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

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

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[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

2,142

Not enough data

Vehicle Tracking

Alerts

8.9(won by default)

1308

Not enough data

Locations

9.1(won by default)

1838

Not enough data

Fuel Consumption

8.4(won by default)

1329

Not enough data

Inventory

8.3(won by default)

1132

Not enough data

Geofencing

8.4(won by default)

1168

Not enough data

Driver Tracking

Alerts

8.6(won by default)

1170

Not enough data

Mileage

8.6(won by default)

1177

Not enough data

Performance

8.6(won by default)

1168

Not enough data

ETAs

8.1(won by default)

1171

Not enough data

Analytics

Vehicle Performance

8.1(won by default)

1111

Not enough data

Driver Performance

8.5(won by default)

1239

Not enough data

Cost

7.7(won by default)

1108

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Fleet Tracking

Proactive Assistance

7.2(won by default)

455

Not enough data

Decision Making

7.2(won by default)

467

Not enough data

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Not enough data

8.2

6

Fleet Optimization

Carrier Selection

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

5

Load Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Route Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Route Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Driver Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Delivery Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shipment Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visibility

In Transit

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

5

Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

ETAs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transportation

Freight Invoice

Not enough data

6.9(won by default)

6

Modes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Yard Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fleet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Carrier Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shipping Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supplier Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dispatch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations

Warehouse management systems

Not enough data

Not enough data

ERP Systems

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analytics

Performance

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

5

Driver performance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Actionable insights

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

EDI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quotes/Estimates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geographic Maps

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Samsara](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/80bdf4ab6c442fe482b3640aecb62ea7/samsara.svg "Samsara")](https://www.g2.com/products/samsara/reviews)

Samsara

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

29.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

54.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

15.7%

[![Trimble TMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fcc93ca191f4edc5826c62935fefbf14/trimble-tms.svg "Trimble TMS")](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-tms/reviews)

Trimble TMS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

7.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

74.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

18.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

29.6%

7.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

54.7%

74.1%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

15.7%

18.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Samsara](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/80bdf4ab6c442fe482b3640aecb62ea7/samsara.svg "Samsara")](https://www.g2.com/products/samsara/reviews)
Samsara

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

34.0%

Construction

14.5%

Logistics and Supply Chain

12.5%

Oil & Energy

3.5%

Automotive

2.5%

Other

33.0%

[![Trimble TMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fcc93ca191f4edc5826c62935fefbf14/trimble-tms.svg "Trimble TMS")](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-tms/reviews)
Trimble TMS

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

74.1%

Logistics and Supply Chain

14.8%

Oil & Energy

11.1%

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Other

0.0%

FAQs

## Samsara vs Trimble TMS FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Trimble TMS vs Samsara?

Samsara stands out from Trimble TMS with a higher G2 rating, broader reviewer base, and stronger scores for ease of use and support.

| | [Trimble TMS](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-tms/reviews) | [Samsara](https://www.g2.com/products/samsara/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 3.7/5 (27 reviews) | 4.5/5 (5024 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| Ease of Setup score | 7.3 | 8.9 |
| Quality of Support score | 7.1 | 8.6 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Customizability | Ease of Use |

### How do the pricing models of Trimble TMS and Samsara compare?

Samsara is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Trimble TMS.

- **Trimble TMS:** In recent reviews, some reviewers mention that Trimble TMS can be expensive and cite cost as a concern.
- **Samsara:** Recent reviews highlight that Samsara's pricing is in line with expectations and that the value aligns well with the features provided.

### What are the best alternatives to Trimble TMS and Samsara?

The top three alternatives to Trimble TMS and Samsara are Motive, MercuryGate TMS, and Lytx.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Trimble TMS](https://www.g2.com/products/trimble-tms/reviews) | 3.7/5 (27 reviews) | Mid-Market | Expensive for some reviewers | Customizability |
| [Samsara](https://www.g2.com/products/samsara/reviews) | 4.5/5 (5024 reviews) | Mid-Market | Pricing aligns with value | Ease of Use |
| [Motive](https://www.g2.com/products/motive-technologies/reviews) | 4.4/5 (3257 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Ease of Use |
| [MercuryGate TMS](https://www.g2.com/products/infios-transportation-management/reviews) | 3.9/5 (17 reviews) | — | — | Flexibility |
| [Lytx](https://www.g2.com/products/lytx/reviews) | 4.3/5 (186 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Fleet Safety |

### Which Transportation Management Systems (TMS) features should I prioritize when comparing Trimble TMS and Samsara?

Buyers comparing Trimble TMS and Samsara should prioritize Tracking, Ease of Use, Customizability, Quality of Support, and Real-time Monitoring.

- **Tracking:** Samsara has 988 all-time mentions for tracking, while Trimble TMS is frequently cited for tracking in recent reviews.
- **Ease of Use:** Samsara scores 9.0 and has 1,549 all-time mentions; Trimble TMS scores 7.3 and has 2 all-time mentions.
- **Customizability:** Trimble TMS is cited for customizability in 2 all-time mentions; Samsara does not have significant mentions for this feature.
- **Quality of Support:** Samsara scores 8.6; Trimble TMS scores 7.1.
- **Real-time Monitoring:** Samsara has 657 all-time mentions; Trimble TMS is cited for operational visibility in recent reviews.

### What are the pros and cons of Trimble TMS vs Samsara?

Samsara's headline strength is ease of use and tracking, while Trimble TMS is most noted for customizability.

- **Trimble TMS strengths:** Customizability (2 all-time mentions), flexibility, and centralized operational coverage.
- **Trimble TMS trade-offs:** Technical issues (2 all-time mentions), legacy interface, higher complexity for new users, and cost concerns.
- **Samsara strengths:** Ease of use (1,549 all-time mentions), tracking (988 all-time mentions), real-time monitoring (657 all-time mentions), and installation ease (445 all-time mentions).
- **Samsara trade-offs:** Inaccuracy (279 all-time mentions), missing features (278 all-time mentions), and occasional lag or hardware issues.

### Is Trimble TMS or Samsara better for small businesses?

Samsara is a better fit for small businesses, with higher ease-of-use scores and broader positive sentiment among reviewers.

- **Trimble TMS:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note a steeper learning curve and higher complexity for new users.
- **Samsara:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers consistently highlight ease of use, straightforward setup, and user-friendly design, making it accessible for smaller teams.

### Which Transportation Management Systems (TMS) platform has better integrations?

Reviewer sentiment does not indicate a clear winner for integrations between Trimble TMS and Samsara.

- **Trimble TMS:** Recent reviews mention integrations with programs such as P44 and Microsoft Dynamics GP.
- **Samsara:** Recent reviews mention integrations with Power BI and Fleetio.

### How do Trimble TMS and Samsara compare on customer support?

Samsara outperforms Trimble TMS on Quality of Support by a margin of 1.5 points (8.6 vs 7.1).

- **Trimble TMS:** Reviewers describe support as knowledgeable and prompt, but some note difficulty reaching developers and occasional slow response times.
- **Samsara:** Reviewers consistently praise support responsiveness, helpful onboarding, and ongoing assistance, with many citing positive experiences across thousands of reviews.

### Which is easier to implement, Trimble TMS or Samsara?

Samsara is easier to implement than Trimble TMS, with a 1.6-point advantage in Ease of Setup (8.9 vs 7.3).

- **Trimble TMS:** Reviewers report a steeper learning curve, higher complexity, and the need for more end-user training during setup.
- **Samsara:** Reviewers highlight straightforward setup, easy onboarding, and minimal barriers to initial use.

### Which product has better Tracking?

Samsara is the stronger product for Tracking, with significantly higher reviewer satisfaction and mention counts.

- **Trimble TMS:** Tracking is cited as a core benefit in recent reviews, with reviewers noting its usefulness for fleet and load management.
- **Samsara:** Tracking has 988 all-time mentions, with reviewers consistently praising real-time, precise location tracking, GPS accuracy, and asset monitoring.

Alternatives

**Samsara Alternatives**

 ![Motive](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9e10f9a75b770430760cdb5f99145a2b/motive-technologies.svg "Motive")

[
Motive
](/products/motive-technologies/reviews)

 ![Lytx](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_4b71bf7c08eaadd956a30875f5ed720f/lytx.png "Lytx")

[
Lytx
](/products/lytx/reviews)

 ![Geotab](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/00b53d4548680646d27c4ae2b5ea207a/geotab.svg "Geotab")

[
Geotab
](/products/geotab/reviews)

 ![Azuga Fleet](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/817b5d1e9076e2012e5eeece4a690a7c/azuga-fleet.svg "Azuga Fleet")

[
Azuga Fleet
](/products/azuga-fleet/reviews)

**Trimble TMS Alternatives**

 ![Infios Transportation Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_e95d63a6515f7c191b3a961467d5cb50/infios-transportation-management.png "Infios Transportation Management")

[
MercuryGate TMS
](/products/infios-transportation-management/reviews)

 ![Motive](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9e10f9a75b770430760cdb5f99145a2b/motive-technologies.svg "Motive")

[
Motive
](/products/motive-technologies/reviews)

 ![Verizon Connect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/89ef68a63ead4eb7fc8885260af3ef56/verizon-connect.svg "Verizon Connect")

[
Verizon Connect
](/products/verizon-connect/reviews)

 ![Descartes Aljex](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/28bb2e7077d84307d9fe6e000744eddc/descartes-aljex.svg "Descartes Aljex")

[
Descartes Aljex
](/products/descartes-aljex/reviews)