Samsara Pricing (2026) — Real Cost Per Truck
Samsara hides pricing behind a sales call. Here's the actual per-truck monthly cost, contract terms, hardware fees, and hidden add-ons — plus how ELD HUB delivers the same DOT compliance for $15/mo, no contract.
Samsara pricing tiers
Reported pricing from operator interviews and RFPs; Samsara does not publish rate cards.
| Tier | Price per truck / mo | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Video-Based Safety Only | $27–$33 | Dash cam + basic telematics. 3-year contract. |
| Vehicle Telematics | $25–$35 | GPS, ELD, HOS, DVIR. Base plan for most fleets. |
| Full Fleet + Safety | $40–$55 | Everything above + AI dash cams + driver coaching. |
| Enterprise | Custom | 5-year contracts standard at 50+ trucks. |
| ELD HUB | $15 | All features. Month-to-month. No hardware markup. |
Hidden costs Samsara won't quote upfront
- VG34 / VG54 Vehicle Gateway: $200–$400 per truck upfront
- AD4 or AD3 dual-facing AI Dash Cam: $400–$600 per truck
- Reefer sensors, tire pressure, and asset trackers: add-on modules $8–$15/mo each
- Multi-year contract lock — 3 to 5 years with 60–90 day cancellation notice
- Hardware refresh cycles pushed by Samsara reps every 3 years (new contract term starts)
- 100% remaining contract value on early termination
3-year standard, 5-year at enterprise. 60–90 day pre-renewal cancellation window.
$200–$400 Vehicle Gateway + $400–$600 Dash Cam per truck. Enterprise deals bundle into monthly rate.
Total cost of ownership: 3-year, 5-truck fleet
Samsara
- Software: ~$40/mo × 5 × 36 = $7,200
- Hardware: ~$225 × 5 = $1,125
- Add-ons + fees: $600–$1,500
- Total: ~$8,900–$9,800
ELD HUB
- Software: $15/mo × 5 × 36 = $2,700
- Hardware: at cost, no markup
- Add-ons + fees: $0 — everything included
- Total: ~$2,700
Save ~$6,200 over 3 years on 5 trucks
Frequently asked questions
How much does Samsara cost per truck?
Real-world Samsara pricing lands around $27–$55 per truck per month depending on tier. Basic ELD + telematics is $25–$35; add AI dash cams and it jumps to $40–$55. Enterprise fleets negotiate 15–30% off list.
Does Samsara have a contract?
Yes. Samsara standard contracts are 3 years (5 years at enterprise). Month-to-month options don't officially exist. Early termination costs 100% of the remaining contract value.
What does Samsara hardware cost?
$200–$400 per Vehicle Gateway (VG34 or VG54) and $400–$600 per AD4 dash cam. Most Samsara reps amortize hardware into the monthly rate, which obscures true TCO.
Is Samsara worth it for a 5-truck fleet?
For small fleets, Samsara is 3–4× more expensive than needed. You're paying for enterprise features (advanced dispatch, sensor networks, custom API access) most small fleets never touch. ELD HUB delivers DOT-compliant HOS/DVIR/IFTA for $15/mo, no contract — for a 5-truck fleet that's $75/mo vs Samsara's $150–$275/mo.
Can I get out of a Samsara contract early?
Only by paying the remaining contract value in full or by proving a documented SLA breach (rare). See our cancel-samsara guide for the specific process.
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