MileageWise vs TripLog (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, TripLog grades higher than MileageWise: 3.0 against 2.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
TripLog grades higher on value for money, the free plan and features. They get the same grade on ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
MileageWise
Mileage tracking app and web log built for IRS audits
TripLog
Automatic GPS mileage tracking with expense and time add-ons
Which one is for you
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 TripLog if
- Fits if you want free automatic mileage tracking and will pay only if you need reports
- Works for companies that pay mileage through payroll or accounting software
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you need yearly reports, because unlimited reporting and web access sit in Premium
- Skip it if you want a free trial of Premium, as there is one 7-day pass a year
- Watch out: team prices are $8 to $19 per user a month, with the billing term not shown
- Watch out: FAVR, Expense and Time are priced separately from Mileage
- Watch out: hardware is extra, at $79.99 for TripLog Drive and $19.99 for each Beacon
How we grade them
| 2.4GPAMileageWiseFair | 3.0GPATripLogVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B$8.99 per vehicle a month, $69.99 a year (about $5.83 a month) or $179.99 once, against $8.99 for the cheaper quarter of expense tools. The lifetime price is under two years of the category's middle subscription. | APremium is $59.99 a year ($4.99 a month), under 60% of the $8.99 that the cheaper quarter of expense tools starts at. |
| Free plan and trial | CA 14-day trial with no credit card, and no free plan after it. | BBasic is free for good, with unlimited automatic GPS tracking and basic expenses. Reporting is limited, with one 7-day Premium pass a year. |
| Features | CAutomatic tracking by movement, Bluetooth or charging, two distance modes, audit checks and a Google Maps Timeline import. It does the mileage job fully, but it is a smaller job: no receipts or expense reports. | BMileage tracking, tax reports, receipts and expenses, team approvals and links to payroll and accounting tools. No gap in the core job shows on the listing. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You choose a tracking method and set up each vehicle before the log is useful. | CThe page quotes a 4.8 App Store rating without a count, so we don't count it. Setup involves picking tracking options and, for some, buying hardware. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, iOS and Android. No desktop app, and the only integration listed is Google Maps Timeline. | BWeb, iOS and Android with integrations such as QuickBooks, Xero, ADP and SAP Concur. No desktop app. |
| Best for | mileage logs built for IRS audits | mileage tracking with a free Basic plan |
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: MileageWise and TripLog. How we grade
Price against what you get
MileageWise starts at $8.99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. TripLog starts at $4.99 a month and scores 2.7.
TripLog scores higher and starts $4 a month lower. Of the other spend and bill pay tools on the chart, 6 score higher than MileageWise for less, and 1 scores higher than TripLog 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
- MileageWise can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- TripLog also covers time tracking.
At a glance
| MileageWise | TripLog | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $8.99 per vehicle / month, billed monthly | $4.99 per month, billed annually at $59.99 (Premium) |
| Free plan | None | Basic plan, free forever: unlimited automatic GPS mileage tracking and basic expense management. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial, no credit card required | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | MileageWise | TripLog |
| Price read from | mileagewise.com | triplog.net |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
TripLog
- Unlimited reporting and web app access sit in Premium; Basic reporting is limited, with a one-off 7-day Premium pass each year.
- Team and Enterprise prices are shown per user per month without stating the billing term.
- FAVR, Expense and Time are priced separately from Mileage on the multi-user page.
- Hardware is extra: TripLog Drive is $79.99 and the Beacon is $19.99 each.
Key features
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.
TripLog
- Automatic mileage tracking
- GPS trips are recorded automatically, with an optional Beacon accessory that triggers tracking when a phone enters the car.
- Tax-compliant reports
- Mileage reports, parking and tolls, fuel tracking with MPG calculation, and international currencies and units.
- Expense and receipt capture
- Premium adds OCR receipt capture, income and expense tracking and bank or credit card integration; a separate Expense product covers team reports.
- Team approvals and programs
- Company plans add approval management and support cents-per-mile and FAVR reimbursement programs.
- Payroll and accounting integrations
- Connects to SAP Concur, QuickBooks Online, Xero, ADP, Paychex, Paylocity and UKG, according to the plan tier.
Plans
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.
TripLog
Basic$0
Unlimited automatic GPS mileage tracking and basic expense management for individuals.
Premium$59.99
per year (shown as $4.99 / month, paid annually)
Adds unlimited reporting, receipt OCR, web app, auto-classification rules, cloud backup and bank and card integration.
Mileage Teams$8
per user / month, billing basis not shown
Unlimited automatic mileage tracking, approval management and custom reporting for cents-per-mile reimbursement.
Mileage Enterprise$12
per user / month, billing basis not shown
Adds multi-level approvals, out-of-policy flagging, custom fields, GL code reporting, HIPAA compliance and single sign-on.
FAVR Teams$19
per user / month, billing basis not shown
Optional program for qualifying drivers: location-based reimbursements, annual FAVR tax reporting and payroll integration.
Ways to pay less
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.
TripLog
- Other savings
One free 7-day Premium pass per year
Gives a week of full Premium access, including downloading the annual mileage report, available from January 1 each calendar year.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, MileageWise or TripLog?
As of Nov 13, 2026, TripLog is cheaper to start with: $4.99 a month, against $8.99 a month for MileageWise. MileageWise starts at $8.99 per vehicle / month, billed monthly, and TripLog starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually at $59.99 (Premium).
Which has a free plan, MileageWise or TripLog?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only TripLog has a free plan. MileageWise does not, though it has a free trial.
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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.