GFI Systems vs. Motive

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
GFI Systems
Score 8.5 out of 10
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GFI Systems in Edmonton offers their suite of fleet management applications comprising GPS tracking of assets, dispatch and fleet maintenance controls, as well as ELD hardware and applications.N/A
Motive
Score 8.7 out of 10
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Motive builds technology to improve the safety, productivity, and profitability of businesses that power the physical economy. The Motive Automated Operations Platform combines IoT hardware with AI-powered applications to automate vehicle and equipment tracking, driver safety, compliance, maintenance, spend management, and more. Motive serves more than 120,000 businesses across industries, including trucking and logistics, construction, oil and gas, food and beverage, field service, agriculture,…N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
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Community Pulse
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Top Pros
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User Ratings
GFI SystemsMotive
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(3 ratings)
8.8
(94 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(8 ratings)
Usability
-
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8.9
(8 ratings)
Availability
-
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9.1
(92 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(1 ratings)
8.4
(88 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
GFI SystemsMotive
Likelihood to Recommend
Gfi Systems
When our client wants to host email onsite, not in the cloud, our go-to is GFI Systems MailEssentials. You can set up allowed or blocked emails based on many parameters. The quarantine feature is easy to manage. Sometimes it "catches" too many emails. Easy to fix, though! GFI Systems LanGuard is so comprehensive that initial scans take forever to run! But it is so comprehensive that it catches *everything*! Not just viruses, and lack of updates--it catches things in the endpoint's registry. And provides the full information on the endpoint in order to identify and fix it. Thanks, guys for great products!
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Motive
The usability of Motive's platform and mobile app, particularly for tracking drivers and managing logs, would significantly impact its suitability for trucking operations. If it offers a straightforward interface, seamless navigation, and accessible features on mobile devices, it would likely enhance its effectiveness. However, if it proved challenging or lacked necessary functionalities, it might have posed obstacles to efficient fleet management.
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Pros
Gfi Systems
  • Security is their main focus and they do an excellent job providing users the ability to use all tools in one product.
  • Their reports are very detailed and have the option to auto email key people with executive reports to keep track of vulnerabilities and patch status.
  • Keeping costs low, no other company could offer as much as they do for everything they offer.
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Motive
  • The customer and technical support are amazing. You can talk to a real person on the phone who is knowledgeable and responsive. There are also online chat and email options.
  • The integration with our dispatch (TMS) software is flawless with nice features.
  • The total safety options are very robust. Our insurance carrier loves what we are reporting to them.
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Cons
Gfi Systems
  • GFI Systems MailEssentials would be nice to have the possibility to block emails from overseas. Make that customizable, too!
  • Have a "lite" version of GFI Systems LanGuard so we can do a quick check, if we would like to
  • How about a special "partner" phone number for support? One where a partner can access support more quickly?
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Motive
  • I had issues with adding another company to my fleet to track them while they were driving for my company.
  • I had issues when I first started using Motive with the install. Motive assisted with a talk through method, but it still didn't work. I ended up taking the truck to the shop 3x before they figured out the problem. So, I would like to see Techs nearby to assist with technical issues.
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Likelihood to Renew
Gfi Systems
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Motive
There are recently many other new companies that offer the same idea at a cheaper rate, but on the other hand, we are happy with Motive...
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Usability
Gfi Systems
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Motive
When signing into Motive upon entering and starting motor vehicle, the app and the transmitting unit pair immediately. Once paired it is extremely easy and efficiently started to populate the necessary unit information. Then entering the Work Order info is seamlessly entered to the E- log. Doing the pre and post vehicle checks is completed quite accurately.
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Reliability and Availability
Gfi Systems
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Motive
I have had no issues with applications errors, system problems, or equipment. The items I need have been available in a reasonable amount of time. The only exception is when I have needed the correct cables sent to me and I couldn't even offer to pay for overnight myself. Manual logs are just a headache especially when you ordered the units and received them in enough time.
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Support Rating
Gfi Systems
The Support zteam for GFI was with us all the way through, and I believe that they had the best support team of all the products that we use and/or tested.
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Motive
Support is super easy to get a hold of via the live chat feature, which is convenient; however, the helpfulness of the person I get on the live chat very much varies but for the majority of the people I get, I am usually sent links to different self help pages on the Motive website. So, support isn't unhelpful, but it could be better. However, we have a new account rep who has really been going above and beyond to help us out in the last couple of months.
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Online Training
Gfi Systems
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Motive
Trainer was hard to understand but very knowledgeable in my needs.
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Implementation Rating
Gfi Systems
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Motive
The last device we got had a $10 increase, this feature can make customers upset and send them to the competition.
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Alternatives Considered
Gfi Systems
GFI Systems MailEssentials is easier to use and much less expensive.
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Motive
Truck X customer support is extremely difficult to understand and they take a very long time to complete one task. Each time my husband or I called it was nothing short of 20 minutes and they would talk as though we were just too stupid to make their device work properly.
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Return on Investment
Gfi Systems
  • GFI Systems does save us a lot of time and makes it very convenient to manage clients. Remote access usually works well.
  • For our business GFI Systems is a bit expensive. The total cost is like hiring a full time employee.
  • It would be nice if the backup function was more robust and better thought out. Until then, we are seeking another service for our client's backup needs.
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Motive
  • Level of compliance has increased significantly from paper logs
  • Saves driver time in completing daily logs
  • Reduced time admins spend on auditing logs as data is neat and consistent, and some of the more basic issues are auto flagged by the app
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ScreenShots

Motive Screenshots

Screenshot of Fleet Management: 
Motive delivers GPS tracking, vehicle telematics, PTO monitoring, and OEM integrations, providing unmatched visibility into fleet operations. Fleet View gives real-time visibility and historical context to help you make informed decisions and deliver exceptional customer service.

-Motive automatically pairs drivers, vehicles, trailers, and equipment for complete visibility. 
-Real-time geofence notifications enhance operational control with immediate updates on fleet movement, scheduling, and security.
-Live traffic and weather conditions layered directly onto maps allow for precise route planning and navigation
-Historical activity search confirms service completions and helps swiftly resolve disputes.
-Detailed trip history and playback vehicle paths to confirm timely arrivals and service fulfillment.Screenshot of AI-Powered Driver Safety: 
Motive uses AI to monitor and protect drivers, and gives safety managers the tools to prevent accidents and reduce risk. Motive lets users choose which unsafe behaviors to detect, so as to not be overwhelmed with safety videos or exposed to unnecessary liability. The safety experience can be customized based on a program’s needs; choose which events to detect and the threshold at which they are detected.

-Motive uses an AI processor for computer vision from Ambarella.
-Motive detects more than 15+ unsafe behaviors.
-Ultra-wide HD video: 1440p at 30 frames per second vs 1080p at 15 frames per second
-Configurable storage based on video quality: 45-235 hours with long-duration cloud recall options.Screenshot of Equipment Monitoring:
Motive automatically pairs vehicles and assets, improving visibility and simplifying dispatch.

-Motive provides automated pairing of vehicles, assets, and drivers, streamlining fleet operations.
-Operational oversight with real-time tracking of locations of drivers, vehicles, and assets in motion.
-Supports review and report on past dispatches to validate deliveries and determine which vehicles or assets were used.Screenshot of Compliance:
Motive Compliance Hub centralizes ELD compliance, Driver Qualification, IFTA reporting, and CSA score management.

-Streamlines compliance related activities spanning ELD compliance, Driver Qualification, IFTA reporting, and CSA score management.
-Automates major workflows like unidentified trip assignment and HoS violation monitoring.
-Combines Hour of Service data and CSA insights for a comprehensive view of driver performance.