Whip Around

What it is

Whip Around is cloud fleet software for digital inspections, defect handling, maintenance schedules, work orders, compliance records, fuel tracking, and asset management. It runs on the web, iOS, and Android, with an open API and listed telematics integrations. A free tier covers one asset and one user; paid plans start at $5 a month when billed annually.

Who it suits. Small fleets starting digital inspections Fleet teams linking defects to maintenance work Operators needing web and mobile access

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What Whip Around does

Whip Around is a cloud platform for fleet inspections, maintenance, compliance, fuel transactions, and asset records. It covers vehicles, equipment, supplies, and facilities through web and mobile apps.

Drivers complete customizable inspection forms on phones or tablets. Failed items become defects that managers can assign, annotate, prioritize, and close. Asset profiles, custom fields, document storage, and out-of-service tracking sit in the web app.

The numbers that matter

The free Basic plan is limited to one asset and one user. It includes fuel management, defect management, reminders, document storage, driver management, barcode scanning, and the mobile app.

Paid plans allow unlimited users, while asset limits depend on the plan. The platform also offers dashboards, scheduled reports, inspection-history exports, custom reports, and service records.

What it costs to run

Basic is free for one asset and one user. Standard Inspect costs $5 a month when billed annually per asset, and adds unlimited assets and users, DVIR inspections, defect handling, reminders, and history storage.

Standard costs $5 a month per asset and adds asset profiles, VIN lookups, custom forms, dashboards, reporting, integrations, and alerts. Pro costs $10 a month per asset and adds maintenance schedules, work orders, service history, cost and time tracking, parts, inventory, and vendor management.

A seven-day trial gives access to Pro Maintain without card details. Fixed Unlimited pricing is available on request for unlimited vehicles, equipment, facilities, and other assets. All plans include unlimited users, the mobile app, and customer support; setup, onboarding, training, and ongoing 24/7 support are also offered.

How it compares

Whip Around belongs in the broader fleet management software category. Its maintenance and inspection focus can sit alongside systems such as Motive and Fullbay through listed integrations rather than native GPS tracking.

The platform lists connections to Geotab, Samsara, Verizon Connect, GPS Insight, WEX, Coast, Slack, and Microsoft Teams. An open API is available for custom connections.

Who it suits

Whip Around fits freight operators and other fleets that need digital inspection forms, defect workflows, preventive maintenance, and searchable asset records.

It also suits teams working across phones, tablets, and desktops. DOT-oriented inspection templates, fuel tracking, reports, and assignment tools support day-to-day fleet administration.

Trade-offs to consider

Whip Around does not provide GPS tracking itself. Telematics data comes through integrations, including a GPS Insight connection that can turn diagnostic faults into work orders.

The free plans cover very small operations. Larger fleets pay by asset on Standard and Pro, while unlimited fixed pricing requires a custom quote. Mobile use requires an iOS or Android phone or tablet, with desktop access through a browser.

Our take

Whip Around puts inspections, defects, maintenance, fuel, and compliance records in one fleet workflow. The free tier gives a one-asset operation a starting point, while paid tiers add broader asset coverage and maintenance controls.

Its pricing is straightforward for per-asset plans, and the seven-day Pro Maintain trial does not require a card. Fleets that need built-in location tracking will need a separate telematics provider and an integration.

Getting started

1. Visit https://whiparound.com/ to get started.
2. Choose the free Basic plan or begin the 7-day trial for Pro (Maintain).
3. Use the browser app on a laptop or desktop, or install the iOS or Android app.
4. Explore the trial independently or use the onboarding emails and support call.
5. Set up inspections and maintenance workflows for your assets.

Limits

Basic (Inspect) is free only for one asset and one user, with limited capabilities. The 7-day trial provides access to Pro (Maintain) and requires no card details.