The Trackunit alternative for mixed fleets
Trackunit is a serious telematics platform for heavy plant and large construction fleets, with deep machine data and OEM integrations. That depth suits big operators. If you are a trade business or SME tracking a mix of tools, smaller plant and vans, it can be more than you need. Here is where each one genuinely fits.
What Trackunit is best at
- •Large construction fleets and heavy plant operators.
- •Machine telematics: engine hours, fuel, diagnostics and CAN bus data from the machine.
- •OEM integrations and manufacturer data feeds across major equipment brands.
- •Enterprise-scale utilisation reporting and service and maintenance planning.
What Localizit is best at
- •Trades and SMEs tracking a mix of tools, small plant and vehicles together.
- •Covert BLE tags for everyday tools and kit that are too small or low-value for machine telematics.
- •An asset register with serial, photos and value, and QR check-in and out for accountability.
- •A live police recovery link, geofences and out-of-hours theft alerts across the fleet.
- •A light, self-serve setup and a simple monthly plan, with no enterprise contract.
| Trackunit | Localizit | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Large fleets and heavy plant telematics | Trades and SMEs with mixed tools, plant and vans |
| Core strength | Deep machine data and OEM integrations | Location, an asset register and theft recovery across mixed kit |
| Machine diagnostics | Yes: engine hours, fuel and CAN bus data | No deep machine diagnostics; focus is location and accountability |
| Small tools and kit | Bluetooth tags for smaller assets alongside machine units | Covert BLE tags built for tools, cases and everyday kit |
| GPS tracking | Strong GPS and cellular telematics for machines | 4G GPS for vans, trailers and plant, plus BLE tags on tools |
| Asset register | Fleet and machine focused | Register for any asset: serial, make, model, photos and value |
| Recovery | Fleet security tooling | Live, revocable police recovery link plus out-of-hours alerts |
| Setup and commercials | Enterprise onboarding and contracts | Self-serve, one monthly plan, tags bought as a one-off |
Trackunit is a trademark of its respective owner. Localizit is not affiliated with Trackunit. This comparison reflects each product's design intent and publicly described features.
When Trackunit is the better choice
- •You run a large fleet of heavy plant and want machine health and diagnostics.
- •You need engine hours, fuel and CAN bus data straight from the equipment.
- •You want OEM-grade integrations and enterprise reporting at scale.
When Localizit fits better
- •You are a trade business or SME, not a large plant operator.
- •Your kit list mixes tools, smaller plant and vans that you want on one map.
- •You want theft recovery, an asset register and a police link more than deep machine telematics.
- •You want a simple monthly plan and self-serve setup, with no enterprise contract.
These two aim at different ends of the market, and that is the honest answer. For a large fleet that lives on machine data, Trackunit is the deeper platform. For a trade business or SME that wants tools, smaller plant and vans on one map, with a register, theft recovery and a police link, Localizit is the lighter, lower-commitment fit.
Localizit vs Trackunit FAQs
Is Localizit a replacement for Trackunit?
Not exactly, and it is fair to be clear about that. Trackunit is enterprise plant telematics with deep machine data and OEM integrations. Localizit is a lighter platform for trades and SMEs that tracks mixed tools, smaller plant and vans on one map, with an asset register and theft recovery. For heavy machine diagnostics at scale, Trackunit goes deeper.
Does Localizit read engine and machine data?
No. Localizit focuses on location, a serial-number asset register, accountability and recovery. It does not pull engine hours, fuel or CAN bus diagnostics from a machine the way a dedicated plant telematics platform like Trackunit does.
Can Localizit track small tools as well as plant?
Yes, and this is a core strength. Covert BLE tags cover everyday tools and cases that are too small or low-value for machine telematics, while 4G GPS covers vans, trailers and plant, all on the same map and register.
Is Localizit cheaper and simpler to start?
For a smaller operator, usually yes. Localizit is self-serve with a single monthly plan from £29 a month and tags bought as a one-off, with no enterprise onboarding or contract. Trackunit is built around larger fleets and enterprise commercials.
Which should a construction SME choose?
If most of your value is in a handful of large machines and you want machine health data, look at Trackunit. If you are juggling tools, smaller plant and vans and mainly want to stop losing kit and recover it fast, Localizit is the more practical fit.
See if Localizit fits your kit
Covert BLE tags and 4G GPS on one map, with an asset register and a police recovery link.