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# PoolCar

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> PoolCar is an asset tracking and location intelligence solution that helps businesses streamline processes related to vehicle monitoring, passenger tracking, fleet optimization, key management, and more on a centralized platform. It enables staff members to create and maintain an asset database for cars, trailers, and heavy plant vehicles with information, such as vehicle name, make, model, available seats, and fuel type, among other details. 

PoolCar enables team members to utilize the built-in search and filter functionality to monitor availability based on several custom parameters, including timings, vehicle type, transmission type, and drop-off locations. It allows employees to calculate car sharing rates based on timings, distance, car type, required seats, and other parameters. The keyless vehicle access tool lets drivers lock and unlocks vehicles using access cards, smartphones, and RFID tags. Additionally, administrators can set up access rights and single sign-on via SAML, ADFS, and Azure Active Directory.

PoolCar allows administrators to monitor driver behavior, track odometer readings, and monitor employee performance by integrating the platform with external GPS devices. Pricing is available on request and support is extended via FAQs, documentation, phone, email, and other online measures.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 3 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Smartrak
- **Location**: East Melbourne, Australia
- **Founded**: 2006

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: A$7.00
- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Australia, New Zealand

## Features

- API
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Asset Tracking
- Behavioural Analytics
- Calendar Management
- Check-in/Check-out
- Customisable Forms
- Data Import/Export
- Data Visualisation
- Dispatch Management
- Driver Management
- Employee Management
- Fuel Management
- Fuel Tracking
- GPS
- Geofencing
- Historical Reporting
- Incident Reporting
- Inspection Management

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [GPS Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/866/gps-tracking/software)

## Related Categories

- [GPS Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/866/gps-tracking/software)
- [Asset Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1560/asset-tracking/software)
- [Location Intelligence Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4255/location-intelligence/software)
- [Fleet Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4558/fleet-management/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Samsara](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/51789/samsara) — 4.5/5 (944 reviews)
2. [Tenna](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/36571/tenna) — 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
3. [Smartrak](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/104925/smartrak) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
4. [Transpoco](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/277941/transpoco) — 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
5. [Verizon Connect](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/373568/verizon-connect) — 3.2/5 (940 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Optimising the fleet" — 5.0/5

> **Stephen** | *19 September 2018* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Clear view of Utilisation, Tracking and visibility. Easy FBT reporting and trip data. Keyless entry. Cost saving in operating cost.
> 
> **Cons**: Some reports are limited and The Share a Ride reporting could be improved
> 
> Poolcar is a great piece of technology to manage a large fleet spread over multiple locations with multi different users. Scheduling with locking and Unlocking the vehicles is a breeze with most new users having a WOW in disbelief we can unlock and lock a car remotely from 150kms away.

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### "PoolCar Works" — 5.0/5

> **Melissa C.** | *26 September 2018* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: With PoolCar we are able to manage our fleet and get the reports we need.
> 
> **Cons**: I have no complaints. This software is reliable and works well.

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### "Best service for the value" — 5.0/5

> **Izra** | *15 November 2018* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The ease of reservations made this process seamless
> 
> **Cons**: Not enough options at sign in (ie, Facebook, LinkedIn)
> 
> Huge cost savings on vehicle fleet as a result of identifying efficiencies and removing costly vehicles

## Links

- [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/73800/poolcar)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.softwareadvice.com/fleet-management/poolcar-profile/> |
| en-AU | <https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/73800/poolcar> |
| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/73800/poolcar> |
| en-IE | <https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/73800/poolcar> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/73800/poolcar> |

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