Fleet Management Software
Without a Subscription
Tired of SaaS subscriptions that grow more expensive every year? MobilityManager is the only professional fleet management platform without the subscription trap. Buy once, use forever — with full data sovereignty and real ownership.
€0
Monthly fees
from €115
Per vehicle, one-time
∞
Usage period
100%
Data control
The SaaS problem
Three reasons to leave the subscription trap
Endless price increases
SaaS vendors raise prices on average 5-8% per year. Software costing €300/month today will be over €650/month in 10 years. MobilityManager: pay once, price stays the same. Predictable, fair, transparent.
Your data, your rules
SaaS solutions store your fleet data on a third-party service. Privacy risks, GDPR concerns, possible third-party access. MobilityManager: 100% control. Your infrastructure, your data, your rules.
Vendor independence
The market is consolidating: vendors get acquired, merge or discontinue products. When your vendor is acquired or shuts down the service, you lose data access. MobilityManager: you remain in full control.
Cost transparency
SaaS subscription vs. MobilityManager
| Aspect | SaaS subscription | MobilityManager |
|---|---|---|
| License model | Monthly/annual fee | One-time license from €115/vehicle |
| 5-year cost (25 vehicles) | ~€14,850 + inflation | €8,175 incl. care from year 2 and €600/year operations |
| Price guarantee | ❌ Typical 5-8% annual increase | ✅ No price changes after purchase |
| Data location | On vendor cloud | Your infrastructure |
| GDPR & data sovereignty | ⚠️ Data with third party | ✅ 100% under your control |
| Update control | ❌ Vendor enforces updates | ✅ You decide when |
| Vendor lock-in | ❌ Strong dependency | ✅ No dependency |
| Risk on M&A / shutdown | ❌ High (service may end) | ✅ Your software keeps running |
| Cancellation | ✅ Possible, but data export complex | ✅ Data is yours |
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FAQ — fleet management without a subscription
Is there professional fleet management software without a subscription?+
Yes — MobilityManager is the only modern fleet management platform available without a subscription. The established vendors operate exclusively on SaaS subscription models. MobilityManager is the only true alternative with a perpetual-license model.
What is the difference between a subscription and a perpetual license?+
Essentials costs €115 per vehicle once, Professional €233; minimum 10 vehicles. First-year care is included; renewal is optional at 20% of net licence value, minimum €490/year. Mobile Connect costs €2/named user/month, minimum €29/month, billed annually, for either relay or direct connection. Hosting and internal IT are separate. Use the price calculator with your actual comparison quote.
Why do most vendors only offer subscription models?+
Subscription models generate predictable, recurring revenue. The average SaaS vendor raises prices 5-8% per year — lucrative for the vendor. For customers it means: software costing €300/month today will cost over €650/month in 10 years. MobilityManager takes a different path: fair one-time pricing with no surprises.
What happens if I do not renew the maintenance contract?+
The software keeps running. You can use MobilityManager indefinitely on the version you purchased — even without an active maintenance contract. The maintenance contract is optional and only covers future major-version upgrades. You decide when and whether to upgrade.
Can I migrate from a SaaS solution to MobilityManager?+
Yes. MobilityManager can import your historical data from common SaaS solutions. Our technical documentation covers common data formats and API interfaces. Contact our team for a tailored migration plan.
Are there hidden costs?+
Essentials costs €115 per vehicle once, Professional €233; minimum 10 vehicles. First-year care is included; renewal is optional at 20% of net licence value, minimum €490/year. Mobile Connect costs €2/named user/month, minimum €29/month, billed annually, for either relay or direct connection. Hosting and internal IT are separate. Use the price calculator with your actual comparison quote.
Leave the subscription trap
Buy your fleet software once — and own it forever
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