iCabbi vs Hoppvia at a glance
| iCabbi | Hoppvia | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Licence fee per driver, billed monthly | Flat yearly price, unlimited trips |
| Reported cost | About £3 per driver per week, setup £1,200 to £2,000 (see sources) | $1,990/year up to 50 drivers, $3,990/year for 51–200, plus $499 setup |
| Contract | Varies by market, from no lock-in to 12 months | Billed yearly |
| Smaller fleets | UK fleets under 50 vehicles go through a reseller; US and Canada fleets typically start at 25 vehicles | Plans start at one driver |
| Countries | 14, including the UK, Ireland, the US and Canada | UK, US and UAE |
| Phone booking | Voice AI that answers and books calls | Not included |
| Extra work from other fleets | The Exchange, for sharing overflow bookings | Not included |
| Branded customer and driver apps | Yes | Yes, in every plan |
| Automatic dispatch | Yes | Yes, to the nearest free driver |
| Support | 24/7 technical support | Email (Starter), priority (Growth), SLA (Enterprise) |
iCabbi doesn't publish a price list. The cost figures above are from ExpertSure's UK comparison, verified in October 2026. Confirm current terms with iCabbi.
How the costs compare
For a 30-driver fleet at the reported £3 per driver per week, iCabbi's licence comes to £4,680 a year, plus £1,200 to £2,000 setup. That's £5,880 to £6,680 in the first year. Hoppvia Starter costs $2,489 in the first year, including setup, branded apps and hosting, and $1,990 a year after that.
The gap grows with the fleet. With per-driver pricing, every new driver adds to the bill. With Hoppvia, the price stays the same up to 50 drivers.
When iCabbi may be the better choice
iCabbi suits large, established fleets, especially in the UK and Ireland. It's a strong choice if you take a lot of phone bookings and want Voice AI to answer them, if you want to share overflow work with other fleets through The Exchange, or if you need 24/7 support. Some of its customers run fleets in the tens of thousands of vehicles.
When Hoppvia is the better choice
Choose Hoppvia if you run a small or mid-sized fleet and want a price you can plan around. You get branded customer and driver apps, automatic nearest-driver dispatch, live GPS tracking and card payments for one yearly fee. Your apps are usually submitted to the App Store and Google Play in about a week. Hoppvia also serves operators in the UAE, which isn't on iCabbi's list of countries.
Frequently asked questions
How much does iCabbi cost?
iCabbi doesn't publish prices. It charges a licence fee per driver, billed monthly. ExpertSure reports about £3 per driver per week and a setup fee of £1,200 to £2,000 in the UK. Contract terms vary by market.
Is iCabbi or Autocab better?
Both are established UK dispatch systems priced per driver. Autocab is reported to use 36-month contracts and a higher setup fee, and it has the iGo network for partner jobs. iCabbi offers shorter terms in some markets and Voice AI phone booking. See our Autocab alternative comparison.
Can a small fleet use iCabbi?
Yes, but in the UK, fleets under 50 vehicles are served through a reseller, and in the US and Canada iCabbi's typical fleets start at 25 vehicles. Hoppvia's Starter plan is built for fleets of up to 50 drivers.
Does Hoppvia answer phone bookings like iCabbi Voice AI?
No. Phone booking by IVR or voice AI isn't part of Hoppvia. Customers book in your branded app. If most of your work comes by phone, ask about phone bookings in your demo.
Sources
- iCabbi, product, countries, pricing model and contract terms
- Taxi dispatch software UK compared (ExpertSure), iCabbi per-driver and setup figures, verified October 2026
- Hoppvia pricing
