TripLog is a trusted name in mileage and expense tracking. TrakMiles Pro started the same way — a state-of-the-art mileage tracker with automatic vehicle detection — and then built a complete double-entry accounting system on top of it: balance sheet, profit & loss, SE tax, and Schedule C, all in the same app. Here's an honest, side-by-side look — features and pricing. Free 14-day trial.
TripLog does mileage and expense tracking well. The question is what happens after the miles are logged — when you need to actually see your books, your profit, and your taxes. That's where the two apps take different paths.
TripLog records expenses and mileage for reporting and reimbursement. TrakMiles Pro keeps actual books — a double-entry ledger with balanced debits and credits, a chart of accounts, and bank reconciliation — so your numbers add up the way an accountant expects.
To see a balance sheet, profit & loss statement, or self-employment tax estimate, a TripLog user exports data to separate accounting software. TrakMiles Pro builds all of it in — financial statements, SE tax, and Schedule C, right next to your miles.
On TripLog, time tracking is a separate add-on and Bluetooth vehicle identification points you toward a paid plug-in device. TrakMiles Pro includes a time clock, multi-vehicle Bluetooth identification with no hardware, and Company Mode for small teams — all at one price.
An honest look at both. They overlap on mileage and expense tracking — then TrakMiles Pro keeps going into full accounting, financial statements, and taxes. TripLog's strengths are its tracking and its team/fleet tools. Prefer to watch? See TrakMiles Pro in action on video.
| Feature | TrakMiles Pro | TripLog |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic mileage tracking | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| IRS-compliant mileage logs | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Expense tracking & receipts | ✅ Yes (on-device OCR) | ✅ Yes |
| Multi-vehicle Bluetooth identification | ✅ Built in, no device | ⚠️ Paid hardware |
| Time clock / work hours | ✅ Included | ⚠️ +$4/mo add-on |
| Accounting & financials | ||
| Double-entry accounting + general ledger | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Chart of accounts | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Bank & card reconciliation | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Balance sheet | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Profit & Loss statement | ✅ Yes (7 charts) | ❌ No |
| Revenue / income tracking by payor | ✅ Yes (base/tips/bonus) | ❌ No (expense-focused) |
| Self-employment tax estimate | ✅ Yes (current + projected) | ❌ No |
| Schedule C preparation | ✅ Maps to form lines | ⚠️ Export only |
| Quarterly tax estimator | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Teams, price & privacy | ||
| Multi-user / team mode | ✅ Company Mode included | ⚠️ $8–$12/user/mo |
| Hardware required for any feature | ✅ None | ⚠️ Beacon/Drive for some |
| Where your data is stored | ✅ Your device + your own Google Drive | ⚠️ TripLog's cloud servers |
| Paid price | $4.99/mo or $34.99/yr — all included | $5.99/mo Premium + add-ons |
| Platform | Android | iOS & Android |
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Comparison based on publicly available information as of June 2026. Features and pricing for TripLog may have changed since publication — verify current details on TripLog's official website. TrakMiles Pro is not affiliated with TripLog; TripLog is a trademark of its respective owner.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
TripLog stores your data on its cloud servers. TrakMiles Pro is built the opposite way — there's no backend server at all. Your data lives on your device and your own Google Drive, never on ours.
There's no TrakMiles server holding your income, mileage, or expenses. It's on your phone and your own Google Drive. You own it — we never see it.
TrakMiles needs a GPS signal to track your drives — but never a data connection. No cell service, no wifi? Mileage still logs, accounting still works.
Your P&L, charts, and every report compute right on your device. Pull up your real numbers in a dead zone, a tunnel, or the middle of nowhere.
Both are good at what they were built for. The right pick comes down to whether you need mileage tracking, or mileage tracking plus a complete set of books.
You mainly need reliable mileage and expense tracking, you're on iOS, or you run a larger fleet that needs admin controls and payroll/accounting integrations and you already use separate accounting software. TripLog is an established, well-rated platform that does tracking and team reimbursement well, and it's a sound choice for that job.
You want your mileage tracking and your actual books in one place. TrakMiles Pro started as a state-of-the-art tracker with Bluetooth vehicle detection, then built a full double-entry accounting system on top — balance sheet, P&L, SE tax, Schedule C, plus a time clock and Company Mode — all included at $4.99/mo with no separate accounting software to wire up.
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