Which GLONASS system to choose?

Step 1. Defining tasks

The management of a transportation company requires cost control and efficiency improvement, mechanics takes care of the condition of equipment and the prevention of breakdowns, and logistics focuses on routes and delivery times. The monitoring system must meet the following requirements:

• Fleet monitoring: Real-time tracking of location, routes, and downtime.
• Technical diagnostics: monitoring engine condition, fuel consumption, and maintenance notifications.
• Logistical optimization: route construction, driver KPIs analysis, and integration with corporate systems.
• Simplicity and reliability: intuitive interface and stable operation even with large amounts of data.
• Economic effect: reduction of fuel and maintenance costs by at least 20%.

These tasks are based on the experience of fleet management, equipment repair and transportation planning.

Step 2. Overview of Russian GLONASS systems

There are dozens of monitoring systems in the Russian market, but the key players — Wialon, Omnicomm, Autograph, SCOUT, Glonassoft and Waliot — are the most well-known. Each platform is evaluated based on management, technical, and logistical needs.

• Wialon: The market leader (40% share), offers a wide range of functionality, but has been unavailable in Russia since September 2024 due to the departure of Gurtam. The interface is complicated for operational work.
• Omnicomm: Specializes in fuel monitoring, which is useful for mechanics, but the design is outdated and the analytics are limited for logistics.
• Autograph: Reliable for large fleets, but requires technical training of personnel, which complicates management.
• SCOUT: Easy to use, but the functionality is insufficient for deep analysis and integration.
• GLONASSsoft: There are basic features, but the system is inferior in data processing speed and convenience.
• Waliot: A cloud platform with a focus on design, analytics and integration, launched in 2018.

Step 3. Selection criteria from the position of head, chief mechanic and Director of Logistics

Experience in the transportation sector suggests that the system should be not only functional, but also convenient for daily work.

To the head:

• You need reports on expenses, mileage, and fleet efficiency in one click.
• Integration with 1C for automation of accounting and planning.
• Transparency of data for strategic decision-making.

To the chief mechanic:

• Monitoring of the state of the equipment (fuel, engine, wear) with accuracy to liters and hours.
• Notifications about maintenance and anomalies (for example, overheating).
• Reliable hardware and servers for uninterrupted operation.

To the Director of Logistics:

• Route optimization based on traffic jams and geofences.
• Analyzing driver behavior (speed, downtime) to improve discipline.
• Mobile access for operational control on the road.

Interface design and code quality are critical factors: an overloaded screen slows down work, and a weak technical base leads to failures.

Step 4. Analyzing the main pages of the platforms

The main pages of the systems reflect their approach to convenience and functionality. Below are descriptions and links to photos (conditional, based on open data until February 2025).

• • Omnicomm
    • • Description: Functional, but visually outdated: small fonts, dense layout. There is a map, but analytics are drowning in tables.

    

• • Autograph
    • • Description: The dark palette and overloaded interface take time to master. Suitable for technicians, but not for quick operation.

    

• • SCOUT
    • • Description: Unnecessarily simple design with minimal visualization. It is convenient for basic control, but not for complex tasks.

    

• • GLONASSsoft
    • • Description: Chaotic structure, diverse fonts. The map is present, but the interface doesn’t inspire you to work.

    

• • Waliot
    • • Description: Clean, minimalistic design with an emphasis on the map and key metrics (mileage, fuel). The logical menu on the left, calm colors (blue, white) simplify the perception.