spec: FinOps Framework 1.0
provider: Geotab
providerId: geotab
created: 2026-06-12
modified: 2026-06-12

billingModel:
  type: subscription
  description: >
    Geotab uses a per-vehicle-per-month subscription model sold exclusively
    through authorized resellers. Hardware (GO telematics device) is a one-time
    purchase per vehicle. Software subscriptions are recurring monthly charges
    per enrolled vehicle. Enterprise fleets typically negotiate volume pricing
    directly with resellers.
  currency: USD
  billingCycle: monthly
  commitmentOptions:
    - monthly
    - annual

focusColumns:
  BilledCurrency: USD
  BillingAccountId: reseller-account-id
  BillingAccountName: Reseller/Partner account name
  BillingPeriodStart: First day of subscription month
  BillingPeriodEnd: Last day of subscription month
  ChargeCategory: Usage
  ChargeClass: Regular
  ChargeFrequency: Recurring
  ChargeSubcategory: On-Demand
  CommitmentDiscountCategory: Spend
  CommitmentDiscountStatus: Used
  ConsumedQuantity: Number of active vehicles
  ConsumedUnit: Vehicle
  ListUnitPrice: 20-40 USD per vehicle per month (reseller-dependent)
  PricingCategory: Standard
  PricingQuantity: Number of enrolled vehicles
  PricingUnit: Vehicle/Month
  ProviderName: Geotab
  PublisherName: Geotab
  RegionId: N/A
  ResourceId: Vehicle device ID
  ResourceName: Vehicle telematics device
  ResourceType: Fleet Telematics Device
  ServiceCategory: IoT
  ServiceName: MyGeotab Fleet Management
  SkuId: GO-CORE or GO-PLAN
  SkuPriceId: reseller-negotiated

meters:
  - name: Active Vehicles
    description: Number of vehicles with active telematics subscriptions per billing period
    unit: Vehicle/Month
    billable: true
    pricingModel: per-unit
    estimatedUnitCost:
      currency: USD
      low: 20
      high: 40
      note: Set by authorized resellers; contact reseller for exact pricing

  - name: Hardware Device
    description: One-time purchase of a GO telematics OBD-II device per vehicle
    unit: Device
    billable: true
    pricingModel: one-time
    estimatedUnitCost:
      currency: USD
      low: 130
      high: 200
      note: Hardware pricing set by authorized resellers

  - name: API Calls (MyGeotab)
    description: >
      API calls to the MyGeotab API are not billed separately; they are included
      with the software subscription. Rate limits apply to GetFeed and Authenticate
      methods to ensure fair usage.
    unit: Request
    billable: false
    note: Included in software subscription; no per-call charges

  - name: API Calls (MyAdmin)
    description: >
      API calls to the MyAdmin API are available to authorized resellers and partners
      and are not billed per call; they are included within the reseller agreement.
    unit: Request
    billable: false
    note: Included in reseller agreement; no per-call charges

principles:
  - name: Understand Usage
    description: >
      Track the number of active enrolled vehicles per month to accurately
      forecast subscription costs. Vehicle count is the primary billing dimension.
  - name: Optimize Coverage
    description: >
      Audit enrolled devices regularly to decommission vehicles no longer in
      the fleet, eliminating unnecessary per-vehicle subscription charges.
  - name: Volume Negotiation
    description: >
      Larger fleets (50+ vehicles) should negotiate directly with resellers
      for volume discounts and customized service agreements.
  - name: Hardware Amortization
    description: >
      Amortize the one-time hardware cost over the expected device lifespan
      (typically 3-5 years) to accurately represent total cost of ownership
      in FinOps reporting.
  - name: Plan Right-Sizing
    description: >
      Evaluate whether GO Core or GO Plan features are actually needed per vehicle
      class or driver group, as not all vehicles may require the full feature set.

sources:
  - https://www.geotab.com/software-packages/
  - https://www.geotab.com/blog/fleet-management-software-cost/
  - https://www.geotab.com/blog/fleet-gps-tracking-systems-cost/