Fleetkeep vs Vekaro
Vekaro and Fleetkeep both focus on UK fleet compliance, but they sit at different levels of complexity. Vekaro is a broader compliance platform with walkaround checks, defects, documents and multi-organisation management. Fleetkeep is narrower: reminders, due dates, maintenance actions and garage follow-up for fleets.
The short version
Choose Vekaro if you need a wider compliance operating system: DVSA-style walkaround checks, defect lifecycle management, service tickets, document storage and external transport manager workflows.
Choose Fleetkeep if your immediate problem is simpler: MOT, road tax, insurance, service and maintenance dates are scattered across spreadsheets, emails and garage paperwork, and you want a lightweight vehicle to-do list before rolling out a fuller platform.
Comparison table
| Need | Fleetkeep | Vekaro |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Operators that need reminder discipline first | Larger or compliance-heavy fleets needing wider operational workflows |
| MOT and tax data | Core workflow where official API access is available | Public site describes DVLA MOT and tax data pulled directly |
| Insurance and service reminders | Tracked manually beside official MOT/tax data | Service schedules and document expiry tracking are part of the platform |
| Defect management | Maintenance tasks and garage requests, not a full defect workflow | Public site describes defects from report to repair to sign-off |
| Walkaround checks | Out of scope today | Core feature area |
| Entry pricing shown publicly | 30-day trial, then from £6.67/month for 2 vehicles when billed annually | Free 14-day trial, then Lite shown at £29/month |
When Fleetkeep is enough
- You do not have a fleet manager or transport office.
- You mainly need renewal dates and reminder emails to stop things being missed.
- Your current process is a spreadsheet, diary or shared inbox.
- You want to add a vehicle quickly and keep the action list obvious.
- You want garage request notes connected to maintenance tasks.
When Vekaro is the stronger fit
- You need driver walkaround checks from phones.
- You need defect references, repair states and evidence for each issue.
- You manage several organisations or client fleets.
- You need a broader document and service ticket workflow.
Start with the reminder gap
If the immediate issue is missed dates rather than full defect control, try Fleetkeep first and keep the rollout lightweight.