MileageWise vs MileIQ (2026): which should you pick?

Pick MileageWise if

• Fits if you are self-employed and need a mileage log for tax records
• Works for rideshare or delivery drivers and agents who drive for work in the US

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you need receipts or expense reports, as it only logs mileage
• Pricey if you drive several vehicles, because every plan covers one vehicle
• Not for you if you want a free plan: after the 14-day trial a paid plan is required
• Watch out: an annual plan can move to Lifetime only if you pay the difference before the calendar year ends
• Watch out: it is built around US IRS logs, so it suits few drivers elsewhere

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

MileageWise

• Each plan covers one vehicle; drivers using several vehicles interchangeably need a plan for each.
• Annual plans can be upgraded to Lifetime only by paying the difference before the end of the calendar year of purchase.
• It is built around US IRS mileage logs and does not handle receipts or other expense reports.
• There is no free plan; after the 14-day trial a paid plan is required.

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.

MileageWise

Automatic trip tracking

Four methods: vehicle movement in the background, car Bluetooth, phone charging, or manual start and stop.

Two distance modes

Calculates an optimal door-to-door distance or records the actual route line, with backup mileage capture if tracking is interrupted.

Audit-oriented logs

Checks trips for inconsistencies the vendor describes as IRS red flags before generating a mileage log.

Google Maps Timeline import

Turns an exported Google Maps Timeline into a mileage log, useful for rebuilding a past year's records.

Auto-classification and vehicle expenses

Trips to a client or place already given a purpose are classified automatically, and vehicle expenses can be recorded in the app.

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.

MileageWise

• Small Biz Monthly$8.99

  per vehicle / month, billed monthly

  Web dashboard and mobile app, unlimited trips, auto-classification, trip editing and PDF, CSV and XLSX reports.

• Small Biz Annual$69.99

  per vehicle / year

  Same features as monthly; the page says it saves 35% against monthly billing.

• Small Biz Lifetime$179.99

  one-time, per vehicle

  Pay once with no recurring fees; the plan can be moved to a new vehicle free of charge.

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.

MileageWise

• Annual discount

  35% saving on annual billing

  The pricing page says the Small Biz Annual plan at $69.99 saves 35% compared with paying monthly.

• Lifetime license

  Lifetime plan for $179.99

  A single payment for use from the subscription start date onward, with no recurring fees, tied to one vehicle at a time.

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.