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MooveTrax vs Zubie: GPS Tracker Comparison for Turo Hosts
Zubie is one of Turo's own partner trackers -- a cheap, self-install OBD-II device with smoke and impact detection built in. It's also plug-and-play in both directions: no professional install, and no kill switch to stop a guest from driving off with it unplugged. MooveTrax costs more but is a hardwired, kill-switch-equipped system built for the actual handoff, not just monitoring.
Side by side
| Feature | MooveTrax (MT3V) | Zubie (Turo partner pricing) |
|---|---|---|
| Device price | $165.00 one-time | $55.00 one-time (monthly plan) |
| Monthly | $15.00/month | $7.75/month (or $9.50/mo, 2-yr, device included) |
| Install | Hardwired (professional) | OBD-II plug-in (self-install, minutes) |
| Remote lock/unlock | Yes | Not offered |
| Kill switch / immobilizer | Yes | Not offered |
| Renter self-unlock link (contactless handoff) | Yes | Not offered |
| Smoke detection | Yes | Yes (Zubie Sense) |
| Impact detection | Not offered | Yes |
| Toll reporting | Yes | Not offered |
| Maintenance / P&L tracking | Yes | Not offered |
| ABI/INSHUR & Tint insurance compliant | Yes | Yes |
This comparison uses MooveTrax's MT3V tier, since that's the tier with remote lock/unlock and the renter-facing link. MooveTrax's cheaper KS ($40 + $12.50/mo) and WATER ($65 + $12.50/mo) tiers are tracking + kill switch only -- still closer to Zubie on price while adding the kill switch Zubie doesn't have. See the full tier breakdown.
Where each one actually wins
Zubie wins on
- Lower device and monthly cost ($55 + $7.75/mo vs $165 + $15/mo)
- Self-install in minutes, no professional installer needed
- Built-in impact detection
- Official Turo partner discount pricing, booked directly through Turo
MooveTrax wins on
- Remote lock and unlock from a phone
- Kill switch / remote immobilization, wired Normally Closed
- A renter-facing link for app-free, contactless pickup
- Toll, maintenance, and profit & loss reporting
- Hardwired install a guest can't unplug in seconds
The install method is the real trade-off here, not just a line item. Zubie's OBD-II plug is what makes it a five-minute DIY setup -- and it's also what a guest can unplug just as fast, same as any OBD-II tracker. Zubie has no kill switch either way, so that mainly costs you the tracking data, not control of the vehicle. If you need the car to stay immobilized even if someone finds and pulls the device, that requires a hardwired kill switch -- which Zubie, by design, doesn't have.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zubie have a kill switch?
No. Zubie is an OBD-II plug-in GPS tracker built for location, mileage, fuel level, smoke and impact detection, and vehicle diagnostics. It does not offer a kill switch or remote lock/unlock.
Is Zubie's Turo pricing cheaper than MooveTrax?
Yes, substantially. Turo's partner pricing for Zubie is $7.75/month with a $55 one-time device fee on a monthly plan, or $9.50/month with the device included on a two-year plan -- cheaper than every MooveTrax tier. MooveTrax's cheapest tier, KS, is $40 + $12.50/month.
Can a renter remove a Zubie device, and does that matter?
Zubie plugs into the OBD-II port with no wiring, which is exactly what makes it a few minutes' self-install -- and exactly what makes it something a guest can unplug in seconds, same as any other OBD-II tracker. Since Zubie has no kill switch to begin with, the device being removable mainly affects whether you keep getting location data, not whether the car can still be driven away.
Is Zubie accepted by ABI/INSHUR and Tint insurance?
Yes. Zubie is compatible with Turo's off-trip insurance offerings, including INSHUR plans, as an approved GPS device provider -- same as MooveTrax. See our full breakdown on the ABI & Tint insurance compliance page.
See full pricing across all MooveTrax tiers, or read why tamper resistance depends on wiring, not just a kill switch label.
See Pricing & Tiers Tamper-Proof Kill Switch MooveTrax vs BouncieZubie pricing and feature details are drawn from Zubie's public website, Turo's published partner pricing, and third-party reviews as of 2026 and may change -- confirm current specs and pricing directly with Zubie or Turo before switching.