Deputy vs Samsara
Deputy
Employee scheduling, time tracking, and payroll add-ons
From$5/mo
LiteVerified Sep 26, 2026
Samsara
Fleet GPS tracking, dash cams, and telematics
How they differ
| Feature | Deputy | Samsara |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Samsara 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
Samsara
Strengths
- Real-time GPS tracking and AI dashcams in one platform
- Scales from a handful of vehicles to large fleets
Drawbacks
- No published pricing; quotes are gated behind a fleet-size selector
- Aimed more at fleets with several vehicles than solo operators
Frequently asked questions
What do Deputy and Samsara have in common?
Both cover field team management.
Which is cheaper, Deputy or Samsara?
We can only answer that with prices verified on both vendors' pricing pages, and we don't have that for Samsara right now. Check the vendor sites for current prices.