GPS-Buddy
Dutch IoT platform tracking vehicles, tools and people with cold chain and tachograph modules
Quick Overview
| Company | GPS-Buddy Nederland BV |
|---|---|
| Category | Fleet Management Software |
| Headquarters | Almere, Netherlands |
| EU Presence | EU (Netherlands) |
| Open Source | No |
| Pricing | Quote-based; demo on request |
| Replaces | Samsara, Verizon Connect, Geotab |
Detailed Review
GPS-Buddy is a Dutch IoT platform that treats fleet tracking as one part of a broader operational-visibility product covering people, equipment and vehicles together — real-time track and trace, driver performance, tachograph management, cold chain monitoring and emissions reporting sit on the same platform rather than as separate purchases. Over 2,000 customers across construction, infrastructure, transport, waste management and government use it, including named accounts such as KLM, PostNL and Dura Vermeer.
GPS-Buddy Nederland BV is based in Almere, in the Netherlands, and — like FleetGO and Mapon — sells to operators for whom fleet data is one input into a larger operation rather than the whole point of the software. Pricing is not published; the emissions reporting and cold chain modules in particular are the kind of feature a construction or logistics buyer would otherwise pay a specialist vendor for separately.
What GPS-Buddy does well
- People, equipment and vehicles tracked on one platform
- Cold chain temperature monitoring included
- Emission reporting alongside tachograph management
- Over 2,000 customers including KLM and PostNL
- Dutch company, straightforwardly EU jurisdiction
Where GPS-Buddy falls short
- No published pricing; quote only
- Founding year not disclosed on the site
- Broader IoT scope may be more than a simple van fleet needs
Standout feature. Cold chain and emissions reporting alongside tachograph management, on the same platform used to track the vans.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- People, equipment and vehicles tracked on one platform
- Cold chain temperature monitoring included
- Emission reporting alongside tachograph management
- Over 2,000 customers including KLM and PostNL
- Dutch company, straightforwardly EU jurisdiction
Cons
- No published pricing; quote only
- Founding year not disclosed on the site
- Broader IoT scope may be more than a simple van fleet needs
Alternatives to GPS-Buddy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GPS-Buddy?
GPS-Buddy is a Dutch IoT platform that treats fleet tracking as one part of a broader operational-visibility product covering people, equipment and vehicles together — real-time track and trace, driver performance, tachograph management, cold chain monitoring and emissions reporting sit on the same platform rather than as separate purchases. Over 2,000 customers across construction, infrastructure, transport, waste management and government use it, including named accounts such as KLM, PostNL and Dura Vermeer.
Where is GPS-Buddy based?
GPS-Buddy operates from Almere, Netherlands, which places it under EU (Netherlands).
What does GPS-Buddy cost?
Quote-based; demo on request.
Who is GPS-Buddy best for?
Operators tracking people, tools and vehicles on one platform. Cold chain and emissions reporting alongside tachograph management, on the same platform used to track the vans.
What are the drawbacks of GPS-Buddy?
No published pricing; quote only. Founding year not disclosed on the site. Broader IoT scope may be more than a simple van fleet needs.
Is GPS-Buddy a good alternative to Samsara?
GPS-Buddy is built as a European alternative to Samsara: Dutch IoT platform tracking vehicles, tools and people with cold chain and tachograph modules. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does GPS-Buddy compare to other Fleet Management Software?
GPS-Buddy is one of several European Fleet Management Software we cover. It is most often compared with Samsara, Verizon Connect, Geotab.