Budget GPS

What Budget GPS does

BudgetGPS, a division of TXI Systems, Inc. headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, provides no-contract GPS vehicle and fleet tracking services to small and mid-size fleet operators across North America. The platform pairs a browser-based tracking application with proprietary cellular-enabled GPS hardware (Wired Tracker, OBD Port Tracker, Wired Asset Tracker) and a growing line of connected dash cameras (BudgetCAM, BudgetCAM 2, QuadCAM), each transmitting real-time location, heading, speed, and ignition state over cellular networks to a web dashboard supporting 120-180 days of historical reporting, geofencing, speed alerts, PTO and idle monitoring, state mileage reporting, and Google real-time traffic overlay.

The business operates a hardware-plus-subscription revenue model: one-time device purchases between $145 and $365 plus a standardized $20.99/month service fee per device on a month-to-month basis, with no activation fees, no minimum monthly charges, and a Premium tier offering 10-second updates and driver-behavior monitoring. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer through the company's e-commerce storefront, toll-free phone sales, and iOS/Android mobile apps; customers self-install hardware without professional assistance. The target customer base is a long tail of SMB verticals including US Mail contractors, towing, food distribution, municipalities, trucking, HVAC, propane, concrete, security, pest control, limousine, landscaping, pilot-vehicle escort, and sightseeing tour operators across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Name

Budget GPS

Legal name

BudgetGPS, Inc.

Website

https://budgetgps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BudgetGPS, a division of TXI Systems, Inc., provides no-contract GPS fleet tracking hardware and monthly subscription services ($20.99/device) to small and mid-size fleet operators across multiple SMB verticals in North America, with a growing line of connected dash cameras.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fleet GPS Tracking Hardware and Services

akta.pro primary industry

GPS Fleet Tracking & Mapping (TLABAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms (BPAMANAF)

Keywords

• GPS fleet tracking
• Vehicle tracking hardware
• Dash camera systems
• Fleet management software
• Asset tracking devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. GPS Hardware Sales: One-time purchase of GPS tracking devices including Wired Tracker ($145), OBD Port Tracker ($155), Wired Asset Tracker ($145), BudgetCAM 2 ($325), BudgetCAM ($365), and QuadCam (starting at $320 for DVR hardware plus camera options).
2. Monthly Subscription Service: Recurring monthly fees for GPS tracking service starting at $20.99/month per device. Billed monthly via credit card on the first of each period. No contract required - month-to-month terms with 5-day cancellation notice required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BudgetGPS sells GPS tracking hardware devices and paired monthly subscription services that transmit vehicle location, heading, and speed data via cellular networks to a web-based browser application for real-time fleet monitoring. The product portfolio includes a hardwired Wired Tracker, a plug-and-play OBD Port Tracker, a Wired Asset Tracker for trailers and tethered assets, and BudgetCAM/QuadCAM dash camera systems, all delivered through direct e-commerce to small and mid-size fleet operators.

Product overview

BudgetGPS is a no-contract, month-to-month GPS fleet tracking service offered by TXI Systems, Inc. The product portfolio is built around a central browser-based tracking platform combined with hardware devices. Core hardware products include the Wired Tracker (hardwired for trucks and fleet vehicles), the OBD Port Tracker (plug-and-play for passenger vehicles), and the Wired Asset Tracker (for trailers and tethered assets). Camera products include BudgetCAM and BudgetCAM 2 (dual-lens dash cameras) and QuadCAM (multi-camera DVR system supporting up to 4 cameras). All devices transmit GPS data to the central web application, which provides real-time tracking, alerts, reporting, and Google traffic integration. Services are priced at $20.99 per month for standard plans, with no contracts and no activation fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BudgetGPS: GPS fleet tracking and vehicle monitoring service offering real-time tracking, geofencing, speed alerts, and reporting features.
• BudgetCAM
• BudgetCAM 2
• QuadCAM

Products and services

• Wired Tracker Full-featured hardwired truck-mounted GPS tracking device with internal antennas for easy or covert installation. Supports 20-second live tracking with ignition monitoring, idle reporting, and PTO monitoring, with cellular coverage across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Sold for a one-time hardware purchase of $145 plus a monthly service plan.
• OBD Port Tracker Plug-and-play GPS tracking device that plugs into the OBD-II port of passenger vehicles and lightweight trucks (1996 and newer), requiring no tools or wiring. Available with Standard Plan (20-second tracking, traffic, speed alerts) or Premium Plan (10-second tracking, driver behavior monitoring, posted speed limits). Hardware cost $155 plus monthly service plan.
• Wired Asset Tracker Wired GPS asset tracker for trailers and tethered assets on 12 or 24 volt systems, including boats and construction equipment. Features 10-minute or 20-second update options, built-in rechargeable battery, water-resistant design, and the full tracking suite (live tracking, geofencing, speed alerts, idle/stops reporting, 120-day history). Hardware cost $145 plus monthly service plan.
• BudgetCAM Intelligent dual-HD dash camera with road-facing and infrared driver-facing cameras providing live feed, in-cab monitoring, and recorded video evidence. Includes 4G LTE connectivity, exterior anti-theft beacon, guard mode for parked vehicles, and over-the-air firmware updates. Hardware cost $365 plus monthly service plan.
• BudgetCAM 2 Second-generation intelligent dash camera with dual HD cameras, road-facing and infrared driver-facing lenses, in-cab driver safety assistance, GPS tracking, and live view. Installs via direct wire with 4G LTE connectivity and over-the-air firmware updates. Hardware cost $325 plus monthly service plan.
• QuadCAM Camera DVR platform supporting up to 4 cameras with embedded GPS tracking for comprehensive fleet monitoring. Configurable with road-facing, driver-facing, side mirror, and rear waterproof cameras. Features 4G LTE connectivity, SD card storage up to 256GB, and live view. Modular hardware starting at $320 for the DVR with optional cameras, plus monthly service based on camera count (2, 3, or 4 cameras).
• BudgetGPS Web Tracking Platform Browser-based fleet tracking and management platform accessible on Mac, PC, tablet, and phone, paired with BudgetGPS hardware subscriptions. Provides real-time vehicle location, geofencing and speed alerts, 20-second location updates, history reports (up to 180 days), state mileage, idle, ignition, stops reports, and real-time Google traffic overlay. Supports multiple user accounts per organization with unique logins.

Quantifiable outcome

• 68% reduction in vehicles traveling to site
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Motive: Motive (formerly KeepTruckin) provides GPS fleet tracking, AI dash cams, and fleet management software via a unified platform. Comparable to BudgetGPS's combination of Wired Tracker and BudgetCAM/QuadCam products, with similar SMB-friendly positioning though a broader feature set.
• GPS Insight: GPS Insight offers GPS fleet tracking, dash cams, and asset tracking through a web-based SaaS platform serving SMB and mid-market fleets. Closely comparable to BudgetGPS in product breadth (trackers + cameras + reporting) and target SMB customer base.
• Bouncie: Bouncie offers a consumer/SMB-oriented OBD-II GPS tracker with a low monthly subscription and a mobile/web app for real-time tracking and driver insights. Directly comparable to BudgetGPS's OBD Port Tracker in price point, self-install format, and SMB/individual customer segment.
• Linxup: Linxup provides GPS vehicle and asset tracking with a focus on small businesses through plug-and-play hardware and a web dashboard. Comparable to BudgetGPS in no-contract pricing, self-install hardware, and SMB fleet vertical focus (HVAC, plumbing, construction, delivery).
• Samsara: Samsara offers a connected fleet platform combining GPS vehicle telematics, dash cams (including dual-facing and multi-cam units), and IoT sensors via a web and mobile application. Directly comparable to BudgetGPS's combined GPS tracker + BudgetCAM/QuadCam offering, though Samsara targets larger enterprise fleets with higher pricing.
• Lytx: Lytx is a video telematics provider offering AI-powered dash cams with embedded GPS tracking and fleet safety analytics. Comparable to BudgetGPS's BudgetCAM and QuadCam product lines with a stronger focus on video-based driver behavior monitoring.
• Fleetio: Fleetio is a fleet maintenance and operations management software that integrates with GPS tracking devices. While more focused on maintenance workflows, Fleetio serves the same SMB-to-mid-market fleet customer base as BudgetGPS and is frequently used alongside GPS tracking hardware.
• Geotab: Geotab is a leading GPS fleet tracking and telematics platform serving fleets of all sizes with hardware (GO device) and a web/SaaS application. Highly comparable to BudgetGPS in core functionality (real-time tracking, geofencing, reporting) but typically targets mid-market and enterprise fleets with longer contract terms.
• Azuga: Azuga provides GPS fleet tracking, dash cams, and driver behavior scoring through a SaaS platform with a self-install hardware model. Comparable to BudgetGPS in no-contract flexibility and SMB orientation, with overlapping product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Verizon Connect: Verizon Connect is the telematics arm of Verizon offering GPS fleet tracking, asset tracking, and video telematics as part of a broader telecom portfolio. Overlaps with BudgetGPS in vehicle GPS tracking and reporting, but bundles connectivity and targets medium-to-large enterprise customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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