Gridwise
Mileage tracking software
Travel & expense software
Accounting & finance software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is Gridwise
Gridwise is a mobile app focused on mileage and expense tracking for independent drivers and other self-employed workers who need documentation for tax deductions and reimbursement. It records trips, helps categorize driving activity, and summarizes earnings and expenses in reports that can be used for tax preparation. The product also includes tools oriented to gig-economy workflows, such as tracking driving time and income across platforms.
Gig-driver oriented workflows
The product is designed around independent driving use cases rather than general corporate travel. It supports tracking of driving time, mileage, and work-related expenses in a single app experience. This focus can reduce setup effort for users who primarily need Schedule C-style recordkeeping.
Automated trip capture
Gridwise supports automatic mileage tracking via a mobile device, reducing reliance on manual logs. Automated capture helps create more complete records for users who drive frequently. It also supports exporting or summarizing data for downstream tax or accounting use.
Reporting for tax documentation
The app provides summaries and reports intended to support tax filing and deduction documentation. Users can separate business and personal activity and track common deductible expenses. This aligns with the needs of freelancers who want a consolidated view of mileage, expenses, and earnings.
Not full T&E management
Gridwise is not positioned as a full corporate travel booking and expense management suite. Organizations that need policy controls, approvals, corporate card reconciliation, and multi-entity administration may find gaps. It is better suited to individuals and small teams than enterprise travel programs.
Accounting integrations vary
Compared with dedicated accounting automation tools, integration depth with general ledger workflows can be more limited. Some users may still need to export CSVs and perform manual categorization or reconciliation in accounting software. Fit depends on the specific accounting stack and required level of automation.
Mobile dependency and GPS accuracy
As with most mileage trackers, accuracy depends on phone GPS, battery settings, and consistent permissions. Missed trips or misclassified drives can require manual correction. Users in low-signal areas or with aggressive battery optimization may experience incomplete tracking.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Free | Manual start/stop mileage tracker or manual entry; manual earnings/expense entry; limited insights, 4 hours of scheduled airport info; PDF tax export; ads in app. |
| Plus | Official pages show multiple published prices (see notes). Examples from the vendor: $9.99 per month (or $71.99–$72/year on some pages) and $14.99 per month (or $107.99/year on help article). | Automatic mileage tracking; automatic earnings syncing; 24-hour airport info; advanced market insights; ad-free app; Gridwise Dollar Benefits and other partner perks; 14-day free trial. |
Notes: Pricing information is taken only from Gridwise's official website(s) (gridwise.io and help.gridwise.io). The vendor currently displays more than one set of Plus prices across official pages (e.g., $9.99/mo and $14.99/mo; annual prices range from ~$71.99 to $107.99). See vendor pages for exact, region/account-specific pricing.
Seller details
Gridwise, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2017
Private
https://gridwise.io
https://x.com/gridwise
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gridwise/
