Hoppvia publishes this guide and sells paid dispatch software. There is no free Hoppvia plan.

Free taxi dispatch options in 2026

OptionWhat's freeThe limitWhat it costs after
Zoom.taxiDispatch on a free planUp to 100 jobs a month£0.14 to £0.45 per trip
MoovsBooking and dispatch on a free planUp to 10 rides a monthPaid plans, prices not published
KymarkA $0 Starter planCheck the plan limitsPaid plans on request
TaxiCallerA 14-day free trial, not a free plan14 days€13 to €17 per vehicle per month
Open-source codeThe code itselfYou need a developer to host, publish and fix itHosting, developer time and app store fees

The free-plan details come from ExpertSure's UK comparison and G2's pricing listings. Free plans change often, so check each one before you rely on it.

What free plans usually leave out

  • Your own passenger app. Most free plans give you dispatch only. A branded app in the App Store and Google Play usually costs extra.
  • Volume. A busy Friday night can use a 100-job allowance in a week.
  • Support. Free plans rarely come with phone support when something breaks at 2am.
  • Your data. Check that you can export your customers and booking records if you move.
  • Booking records. UK operators must keep a record of every booking. Make sure the free plan stores what your licensing authority asks for.

The hidden costs of "free"

Even free software has running costs. Budget for these:

CostTypical amount
Apple Developer Program, if you publish an app$99 a year
Google Play developer account$25 one-time
MapsPer use with Google Maps, unless the system has its own maps
SMS for login codes and trip textsPer message
Card paymentsPer transaction, set by your payment provider

Open-source code has the biggest hidden cost: a developer to set it up, publish the apps and keep them working after every iPhone and Android update.

When free is enough, and when to pay

Free is enough if you run one to three cars, take most bookings by phone, do under 100 jobs a month and don't need your own app yet.

It's time to pay when you pass the job limit, add drivers, want customers to book in your own app, or need corporate accounts and airport bookings. At that point, compare the yearly cost. A per-trip fee that looks small adds up: at £0.20 a trip, 1,000 trips a month is £2,400 a year.

Use the dispatch cost calculator to compare with your own numbers, or see UK taxi dispatch system prices for paid options.

Where Hoppvia fits

Hoppvia isn't free. It costs $1,990 a year for up to 50 drivers, plus a $499 setup fee, with unlimited trips and 0% commission. That is about $5.45 a day for the whole fleet. It includes what most free plans leave out: branded customer and driver apps for iOS and Android, automatic nearest-driver dispatch, live GPS tracking, card payments, hosting and updates.

If you're a small fleet growing past a free plan, see dispatch software for small fleets or book a demo.

Frequently asked questions

Is there completely free taxi dispatch software?

Not without limits. Free plans cap your jobs, often at 10 to 100 a month, or leave out a branded app and support. Open-source code is free to download, but hosting, app publishing and a developer cost money.

Is there free taxi dispatch software for UK operators?

Zoom.taxi has a free plan for up to 100 jobs a month, and TaxiCaller has a 14-day free trial. Whatever you use, UK private hire operators must still keep booking records, so check the software saves them.

Can I get a free taxi booking app with my own brand?

Rarely. Branded apps in the App Store and Google Play cost money to build and maintain, so most vendors charge for them. Hoppvia includes branded customer and driver apps in every paid plan.

Does Hoppvia have a free plan or free trial?

No. Hoppvia has paid yearly plans from $1,990. You can see the apps and dispatch panel in a free demo before you buy.

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