spec: API Commons Plans 0.1
provider: Motive
providerId: motive
created: 2026-06-12
modified: 2026-06-12
reconciled: true
description: >
  Motive does not publish a public self-serve API pricing menu. API access is bundled with
  commercial fleet management subscriptions (typically quoted per vehicle per month) and
  governed by the Motive API Terms of Service. Partners and developers must contact
  techpartners@gomotive.com for access tiers and volume arrangements. The Developer Portal
  offers a free developer account for building and testing integrations.
plans:
  - name: Developer (Free)
    type: free
    description: >
      Free developer account via the Motive Developer Portal. Intended for building and
      testing integrations against sandbox or limited production data. No fleet subscription
      required to obtain API credentials.
    quotas:
      - name: API Transactions
        type: quota
        description: Limited transaction volume set at Motive's discretion; specific limits not published.
        metered: false
        boolean: false
    price:
      amount: 0
      currency: USD
      period: month
  - name: Commercial Fleet Subscription
    type: paid
    description: >
      API access bundled with a Motive fleet management subscription. Pricing is per vehicle
      per month and varies by fleet size, contract length, and feature set. Estimated market
      rate is approximately $35 per vehicle per month; contact sales for an exact quote.
    quotas:
      - name: API Transactions
        type: quota
        description: >
          Transaction limits set by Motive at its sole discretion and adjustable at any time
          per the API Terms of Service. No specific published numeric limit.
        metered: true
        boolean: false
    price:
      amount: 35
      currency: USD
      period: month
      unit: vehicle
      note: Estimated; actual pricing requires a sales quote.
  - name: Enterprise / Partner
    type: enterprise
    description: >
      Custom arrangements for ISVs and large fleet operators. Access to full API surface
      including App Marketplace publishing. Negotiated via techpartners@gomotive.com.
    quotas:
      - name: API Transactions
        type: quota
        description: Negotiated limits based on partner agreement.
        metered: true
        boolean: false
    price:
      amount: 0
      currency: USD
      period: month
      note: Custom pricing negotiated with Motive partner team.
contact:
  sales: https://gomotive.com/contact/
  techPartners: techpartners@gomotive.com
  apiSupport: apisupport@gomotive.com