Driversnote vs MileIQ (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, MileIQ grades higher than Driversnote: 2.4 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
MileIQ grades higher on ease of use. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, features and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Driversnote
Automatic mileage tracker for drivers and small teams
MileIQ
Automatic mileage tracking and reports for drivers and teams
Which one is for you
Pick Driversnote if
- Fits if you drive a handful of work trips a month and want to log them for free
- Works for small teams of 2 to 10 who need to collect and approve drivers' logs
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you drive often: Free reports on 15 trips a month, and unlimited trips need Pro
- Pricey if you pay monthly, with Pro at $11 a month against $132 billed yearly
- Skip it if you need receipts or other expenses, as it tracks mileage only
- Watch out: Teams is $11 per license a month for 2 to 10 users, and 11 or more go through sales
- Watch out: the page does not say whether the Teams price is billed monthly or yearly
Pick MileIQ if
- Fits if you drive a bit for work and want a log without starting and stopping it
- Works for small teams that reimburse mileage at set rates
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you drive more than 40 times a month and don't want to pay, as the free plan stops there
- Skip it if you need receipts or general expenses handled, since it only does mileage
- Watch out: Teams Lite can't submit or review reports, which starts at Teams
- Tight if you'd like to try a team plan first, as the 30-day trial is Teams Pro only
- Too light for anyone who wants listed integrations, as none are named
How we grade them
| 2.2GPADriversnoteFair | 2.4GPAMileIQFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CPro is $11 a month ($132 billed yearly), between the $8.99 cheaper-quarter and $12 middle prices for expense tools. Nothing stands out either way. | C$11.66 a month on yearly billing ($13.99 monthly) for individuals, close to the middle of expense tools ($12). Team plans run $8 to $10 a user. |
| Free plan and trial | CFree covers automatic tracking and reporting for up to 15 trips a month, a cap a regular driver reaches inside a few days. | CFree for 40 drives a month, which a regular driver will pass. The 30-day trial is on Teams Pro only. |
| Features | CAutomatic tracking, one-tap classification, reports and exports, team approval and odometer records. It does the mileage job fully, but it is a smaller job than expenses. | CIt does the mileage job fully, from automatic detection to reports, but that's a smaller job than expenses. Teams Lite can't submit or review reports. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. Trips arrive automatically, but you still classify them and check the log before reporting. | BNo rating on record, but you install the app and it tracks on its own. Swipe left or right to classify each drive. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, iOS and Android, with an iBeacon accessory. No desktop app and no integrations named. | BiPhone, Android and a web dashboard for admins. The business page lists no desktop app and no integrations. |
| Best for | automatic mileage logs on a free plan | automatic mileage logs on your phone |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Driversnote and MileIQ. How we grade
Price against what you get
Driversnote starts at $11 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. MileIQ starts at $11.66 a month and scores 2.7.
MileIQ scores higher, and starts $0.66 a month higher: the question is whether the extra is worth that to you. Of the other spend and bill pay tools on the chart, 7 score higher than Driversnote for less, and 3 score higher than MileIQ for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
At a glance
| Driversnote | MileIQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $11 per month (Pro); $132 if billed yearly | $11.66 per month, billed annually ($13.99 billed monthly) |
| Free plan | Automatic tracking on iOS, Android and web, with reporting for up to 15 trips a month. | Automatic mileage tracking and auto-generated reports for 40 drives a month. |
| Free trial | None listed | Teams Pro: 30 days free, no credit card required. |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Driversnote | Bending Spoons |
| Price read from | driversnote.com | mileiq.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Driversnote
- The Free plan limits reporting to 15 trips a month; unlimited trips need Pro.
- Team plans cover 2 to 10 users at $11 per license a month; 11 or more users go through sales.
- The page does not say whether the Teams $11 price is per month billed monthly or annually.
- The pricing page is in US dollars here but the vendor sells in many countries, so local prices may differ.
MileIQ
- The free plan stops at 40 drives a month; unlimited drives need a paid plan.
- Teams Lite does not include submitting and reviewing reports; that starts at the Teams plan.
- The business page names iOS and Android apps for drivers and a dashboard for admins; it lists no desktop app.
- The 30-day trial is listed only on Teams Pro.
Key features
Driversnote
- Automatic trip tracking
- Trips are logged in the background on the phone, or started by an iBeacon, a Bluetooth device the vendor sells and gives free with a yearly plan.
- One-tap classification
- Each trip can be sorted as business, personal, medical or charity, with notes and tags, and saved locations to speed it up.
- Reports and exports
- Exports reports and trip data for tax records or reimbursement, with local and custom rates.
- Team collection and approval
- On team plans, drivers' mileage is collected in one place and admins review and approve reports in web tools.
- Edit log and odometer records
- Paid plans show every change made to a trip in an edit log, and can keep manual or trip-based odometer logs.
MileIQ
- Automatic drive detection
- The app records drives in the background, so the user does not start or stop a log by hand.
- Swipe to classify
- Each drive is swiped right for business or left for personal. Drives can also be classified automatically from work hours, named locations and frequent drives.
- Mileage reports
- A report of business drives can be submitted with a tap, for tax records or for reimbursement.
- Team dashboard and approvals
- Team admins see all drives in one dashboard and approve or reject them, with multiple admins allowed.
- Custom mileage rates
- Teams can use the tax-compliant rates the app provides or set their own rates.
- Commute exclusion
- Team admins can set a team-wide commute distance that is deducted automatically.
Plans
Driversnote
Free$0
Automatic mileage tracking and easy reporting of up to 15 trips a month.
Pro$11
per month ($132 if billed yearly)
Unlimited trips and reporting, edit log, public API, and a free iBeacon with a yearly subscription.
Teams$11
per license / month, for 2 to 10 users
Pro features plus web tools for admins to collect and validate drivers' reports. Billing basis not shown.
Teams +Custom
For 11+ users: adds single sign-on, a dedicated customer success manager and hosted onboarding.
MileIQ
Free$0
Automatic mileage tracking and auto-generated reports, limited to 40 drives each month.
Unlimited$11.66
per month, billed annually ($13.99 billed monthly)
For individuals: unlimited drives, automatic tracking and auto-generated reports.
Teams Lite$8
per user / month, billed monthly ($80 per user billed annually)
Unlimited tracking for every driver, a reporting dashboard, drive approval, team locations, multiple admins and custom rates. Does not include submitting and reviewing reports.
Teams$9
per user / month, billed monthly ($90 per user billed annually)
Everything in Teams Lite plus the ability to submit and review mileage reports.
Teams Pro$10
per user / month, billed monthly ($100 per user billed annually)
Reporting for reimbursement, custom mileage rates, priority support and more. The 30-day free trial applies to this plan.
Ways to pay less
Driversnote
- Other savings
Free iBeacon with a yearly plan
Paid plans bought on the web with yearly billing include a free iBeacon, which the page values at $40.
MileIQ
- Annual discount
Annual billing for individuals
The Unlimited plan is $11.66 a month billed annually, against $13.99 billed monthly.
- Annual discount
Annual billing for teams
Team plans are $80, $90 or $100 per user billed annually, against $8, $9 or $10 per user billed monthly.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Driversnote or MileIQ?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Driversnote is cheaper to start with: $11 a month, against $11.66 a month for MileIQ. Driversnote starts at $11 per month (Pro); $132 if billed yearly, and MileIQ starts at $11.66 per month, billed annually ($13.99 billed monthly).
Which has a free plan, Driversnote or MileIQ?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both Driversnote and MileIQ have a free plan.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.