TripLog

Overview

TripLog is a mileage and expense tracking service for drivers, contractors, and organizations that need to distinguish business travel from personal trips. It is a strong fit when mileage capture needs to sit alongside expense reporting or company reimbursement; individual drivers seeking only a simple mileage log may find its broader toolkit unnecessary.

Key features

Trip capture and classification

Basic includes unlimited automatic GPS mileage tracking, and TripLog describes six trip-tracking methods for individuals. Drivers can mark trips as business or personal, or set work hours to categorize them automatically. That combination suits people with frequent work travel, though automatic classification still depends on drivers setting up their work rules and reviewing how trips are categorized.

TripLog also sells a Bluetooth beacon that uses a phone's GPS for automatic tracking and a dedicated GPS mileage device with a trip-classification button. These are one-time purchases, so they may appeal to drivers who prefer a separate capture aid over relying on the phone alone.

Expenses, reports, and integrations

Receipt scanning, transaction categorization, expense tracking, and reporting extend TripLog beyond mileage. It offers tax-compliant mileage reports, but Basic users get access to an annual report through a seven-day Premium Pass rather than unlimited reporting. Premium adds unlimited reporting, automatic expense tracking, and integrations, making it the more practical tier for users who need regular reports or connected workflows.

Integrations include payroll, accounting, expense, customer-management, and calendar services such as ADP, SAP Concur, QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, Outlook, and Google Calendar, as well as US and Canadian bank or credit card accounts. The breadth can help organizations connect travel records to existing processes. TripLog also supports company reimbursement programs using cents-per-mile, FAVR, car allowances, or company vehicles.

Company controls and security

Company administrators can configure privacy controls to hide personal trips and expenses, unsubmitted trips, and vehicle speed from admins. TripLog says it has achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance and stores and processes customer data in the United States or an alternate region according to customer requirements. It provides a contact form and support email.

Pricing

TripLog uses a freemium model. Basic is free forever and includes unlimited automatic GPS mileage tracking and basic expense management. It is a useful starting point for individual mileage capture, but regular reporting, automatic expense tracking, and integrations require Premium.

Premium costs $59.99 per year, billed annually, equivalent to $4.99 per month. It includes unlimited reporting, automatic expense tracking, and integrations. This is the clearest fit for an individual who needs more than the free mileage and basic expense tools. TripLog also gives its paid starting price as $4.99/user/mo annually.

The Time add-on costs $4.00 per month and is Premium-only; it adds GPS-accurate location and in-app notifications. It makes sense only for Premium users who need those additions. TripLog Beacon costs $19.99 each, while TripLog Drive costs $79.99 each; the former is a phone-GPS Bluetooth beacon and the latter a dedicated GPS mileage device with a classification button. Both are one-time purchases rather than recurring plans.

The listed company reimbursement capabilities may suit employers, but no separate company-plan price is given; expect custom pricing.

Platforms

TripLog is available on Android, iOS, and the web, giving drivers mobile trip capture and organizations a browser-based option.

Who it's for

TripLog serves small and large businesses, nonprofits, owner-operators, company-car drivers, gig drivers, realtors, and workers in home healthcare and construction. Its strongest case is for drivers or employers combining mileage logs with expenses, reporting, or reimbursement. A user who only needs occasional mileage records may be better served by a narrower tool.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Unlimited automatic GPS mileage tracking on the free Basic plan keeps routine mileage capture accessible without a subscription.
• Pros: Trip classification, expense tools, reporting, and company reimbursement options bring several work-travel needs into one service.
• Pros: Integrations and configurable privacy controls make TripLog more adaptable to organizational workflows and employee travel.
• Cons: Basic limits reporting access to an annual seven-day Premium Pass, so users who prepare reports regularly need a paid plan.
• Cons: Automatic expense tracking and integrations are Premium features, which may make the free plan inadequate for users who need connected expense workflows.
• Cons: The separate beacon and GPS device add upfront costs for drivers who want dedicated tracking hardware.

Alternatives

Compare mileage tracking software if you want to weigh TripLog against other options by category.

• MileIQ may suit drivers who want automatic mileage tracking and auto-generated reports, with a free allowance of 40 drives per month.
• MyCarTracks is worth considering if fleet-oriented capabilities such as vehicle limits, geofences, or real-time fleet positions matter more than TripLog's expense and reimbursement combination.
• Everlance may fit users who can work within 30 automatically detected trips per month on its free Basic plan, with unlimited manual trip starts and stops.
• Driversnote is an alternative for users seeking unlimited trips and reports on its Pro plan, or a Teams plan designed for teams.
• Hurdlr may be preferable to self-employed users who want real-time tax estimates alongside semi-automatic mileage tracking and finance tracking on its free plan.
• Psngr may suit users whose needs fit a free limit of 40 trips and one report per month.
• MileLog is an option for drivers who want automatic detection and CSV export, and can keep free cloud trips within its monthly limit of 15.
• Expensify may be a better fit when expense reports and receipt scanning are central, with mileage tracking included in its free Submit plan.

Verdict

Choose TripLog if you need mileage tracking that can extend into expenses, reporting, integrations, or employer reimbursement. Its free unlimited automatic mileage capture is a meaningful starting point, while Premium brings the reporting and connected expense tools many regular users will need. Look elsewhere if you only want a lightweight mileage log or need frequent reports without moving beyond the free tier.