Caterpillar VisionLink is Caterpillar’s telematics platform for connected Cat equipment. It shows location, engine hours, fuel and idle time, and health alerts so teams can monitor machine activity. It’s especially useful for fleets running mostly Cat equipment.
Both VisionLink and Clue surface equipment hours, location, and alerts. The difference is what each tool is built to run day to day.
VisionLink is best for Cat centered visibility. It’s a strong option when you want a clear view of signals from Cat equipment, with alerts and reporting to spot issues and utilization trends.
Clue is built to run equipment operations. It can pull VisionLink data into inspections, PM schedules, and work orders so teams can act on issues, not just view them. It also supports mixed fleets and job based reporting.
| Feature | The Operational Reality | Clue | VisionLink |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction ERP Sync | Native, bi-directional sync with Vista, Spectrum, and Foundation for automated job costing | ✔ Direct-to-Database | ✖ Manual Export Only |
| Jobsite Hierarchy | Structure and report on all costs and hours by Project Number and Cost Code | ✔ Native Project Logic | ✖ Organized by Geofence |
| Full Shop CMMS | Complete system to manage mechanic labor hours, parts inventory, and full repair history | ✔ Native Operations Brain | ✖ Service Task Logs Only |
| Any-OEM Hardware | Natively connect any legacy GPS or OEM (Deere, Komatsu) via API without new hardware | ✔ True Agnostic | Limited Hardware/Dealer Focus |
| Deep Diagnostics | Access to fluid analysis (S•O•S), parts catalogs, and dealer-level health data | ✖ General Health Alerts | ✔ Core Industry Strength |
| Dispatch Board | Visual board to schedule equipment moves based on project demand and availability | ✔ Integrated Logistics | ✖ Not Included |
| Fault-to-Work-Order | Automatically turn engine fault signals into prioritized shop repair tickets | ✔ Native Automation | ✔ Remote Health Logic |
| Fuel & Rental Econ | Automate rental cost tracking and fuel chargebacks directly to the jobsite P&L | ✔ Accounting Focused | ✖ Usage Focused Only |
Clue is built for construction teams that need actionable asset tracking data linked to jobsite operations.
Clue integrates natively with your most-used systems, from telematics and OEM platforms like CAT VisionLink, JDLink, and Komtrax, to project and ERP tools such as Viewpoint Vista, Sage, and HCSS.




































































































































"Its a great asset to have, we can check our equipment at any time and from anywhere, lets know of fuel consumption and if there is an issue."
Read MoreGeneral Superintendent
Used the software for: 6-12 months
"my experience with Clue has been positive. The efficiency and customization it offers have been game-changers for our equipment management. While there were some challenges during the initial setup and adaptation phase, the long-term benefits have certainly outweighed these drawbacks."
Read MoreSoftware Engineer Airlines/Aviation
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
"Overall I use Clue everyday to track inspections on our fleet that is out in the field and I think it is a great program that will keep our machines in the dirt with little down time."
Read MoreEquipment Shop Supervisor
Used the software for: 6-12 months
"It is very user friendly and my field guys can easily navigate through app."
Read MoreProject Manager
Used the software for: 6-12 months
"Very functional product and great customer support"
Read MoreVice President
Used the software for: 2+ years
"I think it's a good product. Just need more time with it."
Read MoreShop Foreman
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
"If you're in search of an effective solution for monitoring equipment, managing real-time data and locations, handling audit and inspection forms, managing work orders, and Utilization, I would highly suggest considering Clue as a viable choice."
Read MoreShop Foreman
Used the software for: 2+ years
"Simple and easy to learn, whole proses took maybe 30 min to figure out. How Easy it is to manage from one unit to the other and also moving from one function to the other"
Read MoreParts
Used the software for: 6-12 months
"I have grown to get more familiar with the app and use everyday"
Read MoreShop Foreman
Used the software for: 1-2 years
"Clue has made our job easier and more efficient. It is nice to be able to track location, preventive, and repair status for our fleet. I like it that everything we need to manage our fleet is in one platform"
Read MoreInventory Control
Used the software for: 2+ years
"Great application for remote fleet managment. The ease of use for new users, it's clear and gives a good oversight"
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