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Pricing from
$11 per license per month
Free Trial
Free version
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User industry
  1. Accommodation and food services
  2. Arts, entertainment, and recreation
  3. Media and communications

What is Driversnote

Driversnote is a mileage tracking application used to record business driving and generate mileage logs for tax deductions or employer reimbursement. It targets self-employed professionals, employees who claim mileage, and small businesses that need compliant trip records. The product supports automatic tracking via a mobile app and optional hardware beacon, and it produces reports intended to match common tax authority requirements.

pros

Purpose-built mileage compliance

Driversnote focuses on creating mileage logs with the fields typically needed for tax and reimbursement documentation (date, distance, purpose, and classification). It supports categorizing trips as business or personal and adding notes to justify business purpose. Reporting is oriented around producing exportable logs rather than broader spend management.

Automatic trip capture options

The mobile app can automatically detect and record drives, reducing manual entry compared with spreadsheet-based tracking. An optional iBeacon device can help start/stop tracking without relying solely on phone interaction. This is useful for frequent drivers who need consistent capture across many short trips.

Exports for accounting workflows

Driversnote provides report exports that can be used for expense reimbursement submissions or for sharing with accountants. The output is designed to be auditable and easier to review than raw GPS traces. This fits small-business accounting workflows where mileage is handled as a recurring expense category.

cons

Limited broader T&E scope

Driversnote centers on mileage and does not function as a full travel booking or end-to-end travel and expense platform. Organizations needing corporate card controls, travel policy enforcement, or multi-category expense automation typically require additional systems. As a result, it may sit alongside, rather than replace, broader expense tools.

Tracking depends on device behavior

Automatic mileage tracking accuracy can vary with phone settings, OS permissions, battery optimization, and GPS availability. Users may need to review and correct trips to ensure logs are complete and properly classified. This adds administrative effort for teams that require high assurance without manual review.

Not built for complex fleets

The product is primarily designed for individuals and small teams rather than large fleet operations. Use cases such as dispatch-driven routing, vehicle maintenance, and job-costing at scale are outside its core feature set. Companies with many vehicles and field crews may find the administrative model too lightweight.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
Free $0 per month For individuals driving a few times a week; automatic mileage tracking; create reports for up to 15 trips per month; available on iOS, Android and web. Prices exclude taxes.
Pro $11 per month For professionals driving frequently; automatic mileage tracking; unlimited trips and reports; available on iOS, Android and web; includes a free iBeacon with annual subscription (listed as a $40 value); "Try for free" option shown on official site; prices exclude taxes.
Teams $11 per license / month Recommended for small teams (2–10 users); unlimited trips; web tools for report collection and validation by admins; includes a free iBeacon with annual subscription; "Try for free" option shown; prices exclude taxes.
Teams+ Custom For larger organisations (11+ users); unlimited trips; web admin tools; personalised onboarding and dedicated Customer Success Manager; pricing: contact sales; includes a free iBeacon with annual subscription; prices exclude taxes.

Seller details

Driversnote ApS
Copenhagen, Denmark
Private
https://www.driversnote.com/
https://x.com/driversnote
https://www.linkedin.com/company/driversnote/

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