Managing a vehicle fleet in 2026 requires more than just Excel spreadsheets – it's about real-time data, tax compliance, and maximizing utilization.
This comparison pits two giants of the DACH region against each other: Vimcar, which has grown into the Shiftmove platform through its merger with Avrios, and fleetster, the specialist for modular management and corporate carsharing. While Vimcar has its roots in legally compliant logbooks, fleetster comes from the angle of mobility optimization.
We analyze both tools across 11 categories, from hardware dependency to scalability for enterprise fleets, to find out which solution is right for your company.
Vimcar
Vimcar is a Berlin-based provider of digital logbooks and fleet management, best known for its intuitive plug-and-play hardware. As part of the Shiftmove group, it offers deep integration into TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analysis.
Gegr. 2013 · Berlin, Germany
fleetster
fleetster, based in Munich, is a modular fleet management software with a strong focus on corporate carsharing and hardware-agnostic telematics. It targets companies looking to increase fleet efficiency through shared usage.
Gegr. 2010 · Munich, Germany
TL;DR
In an extremely close head-to-head race, fleetster wins with 5 to 4 category victories. While Vimcar remains unbeaten in terms of user-friendliness and the mobile experience for drivers, fleetster scores points with higher flexibility in hardware choice, a more transparent pricing model for small fleets, and superior automation in the carsharing sector.
Vimcar
Companies looking for a 100% tax-compliant logbook with minimal setup effort.
fleetster
Companies looking to manage pool vehicles efficiently and reduce fleet size through carsharing concepts.
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Pricing Comparison
fleetster offers a more modular approach starting at €4 per vehicle, while Vimcar starts at approx. €14-16 for the logbook but includes hardware.
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fleetster narrowly wins this comparison as it is more flexibly positioned for modern fleet management. Its openness to third-party hardware and excellent carsharing modules make it the ideal tool for the mobility transition in companies.
Vimcar is the first choice here, as the focus is on the tax-compliant logbook.
fleetster offers the better package due to low entry costs and scalability.
Vimcar (Shiftmove) impresses with deeper integration into financial processes (Avrios).
Vimcar wins with its plug-and-play logic and self-explanatory app.
Choose Vimcar if...
You are looking for maximum legal compliance for your logbook, prioritize extremely easy operation for your drivers, and prefer a complete solution of hardware and software.
Choose fleetster if...
You want to utilize your fleet more efficiently through carsharing, value hardware independence, or are looking for a very affordable entry-level model for pure management.
Vimcar is the specialist for compliance and comfort; fleetster is the all-rounder for modern, shared mobility.
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