Clue Vs Powerfleet (Formerly Fleet Complete)

Powerfleet Overview

Powerfleet is a fleet tracking and telematics platform. Teams use it to see vehicle and asset locations, monitor driver behavior, and track fleet activity through GPS data. It also includes tools for safety and compliance, including ELD support, plus alerts that can help teams stay on top of basic maintenance needs.

How It Compares to Clue

Both Powerfleet and Clue support real time tracking, reporting, and alerts. The difference is what each platform is built to manage day to day.

Powerfleet is best for companies that want telematics, driver visibility, and compliance in one system. It focuses on vehicles, routes, driver behavior, and regulatory tracking across different types of fleets.

Clue is built specifically for construction equipment operations. It connects telematics data to equipment management workflows like preventive maintenance, inspections, work orders, service history, and equipment costs. Instead of just showing where equipment is, Clue helps teams keep heavy equipment running, reduce downtime, and make better lifecycle decisions based on real usage and performance.

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Platform Capabilities Overview

Feature / Capability	How it works	Clue	Powerfleet (Unity)
Heavy Construction Focus	Built around mixed heavy iron (excavators, pavers, etc.) and uptime.	✔	Limited General fleet focus
Hardware Agnostic Setup	Native connection to all major OEM telematics (Cat, JD, etc.) via API.	✔ Software-first	✔ Unity Ecosystem*
Jobsite / Project Hierarchy	Report and filter by Region, Division, and specific Jobsite structures.	✔ Native	✖ Organized by Fleet/Group
Job Cost Attribution	Tying equipment activity and rental rates directly to Job Cost Codes.	✔	✖ Activity only; no cost coding
Construction ERP Sync	Deep API sync with construction-specific ERPs (Vista, Spectrum).	✔ Native	✖ Generic API/Middleware only
Work Order Management	Full shop system to manage parts, mechanic labor, and shop rates.	✔ Advanced	✖ Service reminders only
Dispatch Planning	Drag-and-drop scheduling of equipment moves between jobsites.	✔ Built-in	✖ Route planning for trucks
Real-time GPS Tracking	Live location and breadcrumb history for all assets on one map.	✔	✔
Utilization & Idle Insights	Monitoring working vs. idling time to identify underused assets.	✔	✔
Preventive Maintenance	Auto-triggered service alerts by engine hours, date, or mileage.	✔	✔
ELD & HOS Compliance	Federal logs and compliance for on-road vehicle drivers.	✔ Integrated Partners	✔ Core Strength
Video & Driver Coaching	AI dashcams to capture safety events and coach road behaviors.	✔ Integrated Partners	✔ Core Strength

Clue

Privately held and management-owned, with investment support from Hyundai Infracore.

Where Clue May Be a Better Fit

Clue is a strong choice for construction teams that need more than telematics visibility.

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Connects equipment activity directly to maintenance and service workflows

Usage-based maintenance driven by real operating hours, not schedules alone

Job-level visibility into how equipment impacts project performance

Digital inspections and automated work orders in one system

Built for heavy equipment, not just fleet vehicles

Centralized maintenance and lifecycle history per asset

Designed to support shop, field, and operations teams together

Scales with projects, fleets, and integrated construction systems

Cost & Asset Economics

Integrations

Connect All Your
Construction Tools with Clue.

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.