Deputy vs Motive
Deputy
Employee scheduling, time tracking, and payroll add-ons
From$5/mo
LiteVerified Sep 26, 2026
Motive
ELD, dash cams, and fleet telematics for commercial vehicles
How they differ
| Feature | Deputy | Motive |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $5/moLite | Check price on vendor site |
| Free plan | Not stated | Not stated |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
| Payroll | — | |
| Field team management | ||
| Staff scheduling | — | |
| Suits | plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, landscapers | plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, landscapers |
We don't have a verified price for both Deputy and Motive yet, so we can't chart the cost by team size. Check each vendor's pricing page.
Deputy
Strengths
- Three clear per-user monthly tiers (Lite, Core, Pro)
- 10% discount for annual billing
- Payroll, HR, and messaging add-ons available on top of any tier
Drawbacks
- A $30/month minimum spend applies to every monthly plan
- Payroll and HR are separate paid add-ons, not included in the base tiers
Motive
Strengths
- Covers ELD compliance alongside GPS and dash cam monitoring
- Purpose-built for commercial vehicle fleets
Drawbacks
- No public pricing page; requires contacting sales
- Overkill for a business with only one or two vehicles
Frequently asked questions
What do Deputy and Motive have in common?
Both cover field team management.
Which is cheaper, Deputy or Motive?
We can only answer that with prices verified on both vendors' pricing pages, and we don't have that for Motive right now. Check the vendor sites for current prices.