Trackunit, Tenna and Samsara Alternatives for Equipment Rental Companies (2026)

The best Trackunit, Tenna and Samsara alternatives for equipment rental companies in 2026 are Hapn, EquipmentShare T3, Geotab, DPL Telematics, and (depending on which vendor you are leaving) Trackunit or Samsara themselves. Hapn is the rental-focused pick: per-asset pricing from $10 a month and direct integrations with rental software like Point of Rental, Quipli, Texada and Renterra. Samsara and Geotab fit fleets that are mostly trucks, Trackunit fits large rental fleets that want deep machine data, and DPL and T3 cover specific rental and contractor needs covered below.

Why rental companies look for alternatives

Trackunit, Tenna and Samsara are all serious platforms. Rental companies usually start shopping for one of three reasons. The first is fit: Tenna's own site says it helps "contractors to manage all owned and rental assets, across jobs and sites," which is a contractor's view of the world, not a rental counter's. The second is fleet mix: Samsara serves a long list of industries, from transit to food and beverage, while a rental yard is mostly lifts, generators, compact equipment and attachments. The third is cost as the business grows, especially for operators adding yards, where a per-asset bill stays tied to the fleet instead of the number of locations. Our guide to per-asset vs per-site pricing walks through the math.

Trackunit, Tenna and Samsara alternatives compared

This table covers what each vendor states publicly. We have not listed competitor prices. Ask each vendor for a written quote on the same fleet so the numbers compare.

The alternatives, one by one

1. Hapn: the rental-focused pick

Hapn is built for equipment rental companies, multi-yard dealers and equipment finance companies. Pricing is per asset, per month: $10 for asset and vehicle tracking, $13 for hardwired equipment tracking that reports engine hours, $18 for equipment telematics, $35 for AI dash cams, and OEM integration from $4 when a machine already has factory telematics. You can see every tier on the Hapn pricing page.

There are two ways to buy. A 3-year agreement includes all hardware at no upfront cost. A 1-year agreement has you buy hardware at cost. Assets you add later are prorated onto the existing agreement, so the account keeps one end date. There are no setup fees, no price escalators and no early termination fees, and a free trial is available.

The rental-specific piece is integrations. Hapn connects with Point of Rental, Quipli, Texada, Renterra, Alert Rental, DynaRent and EZRentOut, plus SmartRez and Monologix for recreation rental and MaintainX for maintenance. It also takes in 53 OEM data feeds, including Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, JLG ClearSky and Skyjack. See the full Hapn integrations list or the Point of Rental integration. For equipment parked inside shops and covered yards, Hapn Sites handles yard and indoor visibility.

2. EquipmentShare T3

T3 is EquipmentShare's software platform, described by For Construction Pros as OEM-agnostic telematics that connects to Cat and Deere systems, EquipmentShare's own trackers and BLE tool data. It bundles fleet, time tracking, work orders and a Rent Ops module. Its best fit is mid-size to enterprise contractors. Customers pay one-time hardware costs plus a monthly subscription. One thing rental companies should weigh: T3 underpins EquipmentShare's own rental business, so ask how your fleet and customer data is handled.

3. Geotab

Geotab is best known for vehicle telematics, and it is a strong choice when most of your fleet is delivery trucks and service vans. In March 2026 it announced Geotab Build, which brings construction machinery, tools and on-road vehicles into one environment for mixed-fleet operators, with general availability planned for Q4 2026. Ask where Build stands for your account and how it connects to your rental software. We compare the two in detail in Hapn vs Geotab.

4. Samsara (for vehicle-heavy fleets)

If you are leaving Trackunit or Tenna and your fleet leans toward trucks, Samsara belongs on the list. Its equipment tracking page lists Bluetooth asset tags, unpowered and powered asset gateways, service reminders based on engine hours, and OEM telematics integrations. It serves many industries, from construction to food and beverage and transit, and names rental operations as one use case. Read Hapn vs Samsara for the side-by-side.

5. Trackunit (if you are comparing alternatives to Samsara or Tenna)

Trackunit has the deepest track record with large rental fleets. United Rentals partnered with Trackunit in 2018 to install Trackunit Manager, including keyless access control, on light and heavy equipment. Ahern picked Trackunit in 2020 after a multi-month pilot of more than 14 providers. In August 2026 Trackunit launched digital equipment inspections that give rental companies a condition record at pickup and return. Our Hapn vs Trackunit post covers where each fits.

6. DPL Telematics

DPL has worked with rental companies for years (the Canadian Rental Association endorsed it in 2007) and leans into theft and billing. In a 2024 RER interview, CEO Tony Nicoletti described runtime capture for usage-based billing, remote starter disable for stolen units or non-paying customers, a battery tracker with tamper alerts, J1939 fault codes, and APIs for connecting other systems. Ask DPL for a demo with your rental software connected.

Other names show up in roundups too, including HCSS, MapTrack and Teletrac Navman. HCSS is software for heavy civil contractors and integrates with Geotab. Run them through the same questions below.

How to choose a Trackunit, Tenna or Samsara alternative

Skip the feature checklists. Every vendor here shows a dot on a map. These five questions separate them for a rental company.

1. Does it connect to your rental software? Name your system (Point of Rental, Quipli, Texada, Renterra or another) and ask to see the integration working, not a slide. Hours and location should land on the contract and the service ticket without retyping.
2. Does it use the OEM telematics you already have? Count how many units have factory telematics from brands like JLG, Skyjack, Cat or Deere. Paying to pull that data is usually cheaper than adding hardware.
3. What does year three cost after you add a yard? Get a written quote for today's fleet and for the fleet after your next yard opens. Check whether the price is per asset or per site.
4. Who owns the hardware, and when do added units end? Ask whether hardware is bought up front or included, and whether units added mid-term start a new term or join the existing one.
5. Does it match your fleet mix? If most of your revenue comes from trucks, Samsara or Geotab may fit better. If it comes from lifts, compact equipment, generators and attachments, lean toward a rental-focused platform.

If you are still deciding between two names, our head-to-head posts go deeper: Hapn vs Tenna, Hapn vs Trackunit, Hapn vs Samsara, Hapn vs Geotab and Hapn vs Motive. For a look at how a financing-adjacent operator tracks a spread-out installed base, read the C3 Rentals customer story.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Trackunit or Tenna for an equipment rental company?

The main alternatives are Hapn, EquipmentShare T3, Geotab, Samsara and DPL Telematics. Hapn is the rental-focused option, with per-asset pricing from $10 a month and integrations with Point of Rental, Quipli, Texada and Renterra. Samsara and Geotab suit vehicle-heavy fleets, T3 suits larger contractors, and DPL focuses on theft protection and runtime billing.

What is a good Samsara alternative for equipment rental?

For a fleet made up mostly of lifts, generators and compact equipment, look at Hapn, Trackunit or DPL Telematics. Hapn connects to rental software and 53 OEM data feeds and starts at $13 a month for hardwired equipment that reports engine hours. Trackunit is used by large rental companies such as United Rentals and Ahern.

How much does Hapn cost per asset?

Hapn starts at $10 per asset per month for asset and vehicle tracking, $13 for hardwired equipment tracking with engine hours, $18 for equipment telematics and $35 for AI dash cams. OEM data integration starts at $4 per asset per month. A 3-year agreement includes all hardware at no upfront cost, and a 1-year agreement has hardware purchased at cost.

Which equipment tracking platforms integrate with Point of Rental or Quipli?

Hapn integrates with both Point of Rental and Quipli, along with Texada, Renterra, Alert Rental, DynaRent and EZRentOut. For any other vendor, ask for a live demo of the connection with your own rental software before signing, since integration depth varies.

What happens to my contract when I add assets mid-term with Hapn?

Assets added later are prorated onto your existing Hapn agreement, so the whole fleet shares one end date. Hapn has no setup fees, no price escalators and no early termination fees, and a free trial is available.

Last Updated: November 2, 2026