The Top 5 Micro GPS Trackers

Micro GPS trackers are really handy bits of kit. While there are lots of different uses for them, we’ve focused on the best ones for vehicle tracking, which is one of their most important features. This is especially true in today’s climate, where fuel prices and green concessions should encourage businesses to minimise fuel consumption.

We compared the specifications and customer reviews of many different micro trackers, and these are the five that will offer you the best vehicle tracking experience. Each excels in at least one area, but – spoiler alert – it was the Lightbug Pro that came out on top overall. Why? Because it’s a discreet and sturdy bit of kit with an amazing battery life, at a very reasonable price.

It’s worth noting at this point that if your business relies on more than one vehicle, your best bet is to skip the micro trackers and look at the best vehicle tracking suppliers for a complete system. You can easily get a quote for a more comprehensive system, with these starting at just £9.99 per vehicle per month.

The best micro GPS trackers for vehicles

The best micro GPS trackers on the market today are: the Lightbug Pro, the Spy Tec GL300, the Lightbug Zero, MOTOsafety OBD GPS Tracker and the Likorlove vehicle GPS tracker.

1. The Lightbug Pro

Best for: Long battery life

Lighbug only make two vehicle tracking products: the Lightbug Pro, and the Lightbug Zero. Why? Because both are so great, there’s really no reason to make more.

The Pro version is designed for use in vehicles, and if you’re after an epic battery life then look no further: when updating once every twelve hours, it will last an incredible five years from just one charge. Five years! That’s a big ask for a tiny gps tracker that’s only the size of a pack of cards.

The most basic version of the Pro tracker costs £72 upfront, then £4.99 monthly for the app and data (it works with a SIM card). More connectivity options and different mount types will cost a little more, but it’s generally a really good value tracker.

2. Spy Tec GL300

Best for: Fast-moving vehicles, such as motorcycles

If it’s pinpoint accuracy you’re after, then the Spy Tec GL300 could be just what you’re looking for. It’s accurate to within 15 feet, and can update up to every five seconds (although this will seriously cut into its two week max. battery life).

This micro GPS tracker also offers geofencing (adding places such as an office, then being notified when the person enters or leaves these zones). And all this is packed into a pretty small package: around the size of three AA batteries. Spy Tec are also pretty on it when it comes to customer service – you can reach them over phone, email or webchat.

The downside? The ongoing price for using this tiny GPS tracker is quite significant at £19.95 a month. Plus, there’s no app for the tracker itself, which is unusual. Instead it works through Google Maps or equivalent.

If you’re looking for other GPS trackers for motorbikes, have a look at our dedicated page.

3. The Lightbug Zero

Best for: Low-fuss installation

At the size of a car fob, the Lightbug Zero is one of the smallest micro gps tracking devices in the world. But you wouldn’t know that from its battery life; the Lightbug Zero will last for up to 10.2 months from a single charge. This is practically unheard of for trackers of this size using 2G and 4G, which can normally only run for a few days or hours.

It’s SIM operated and costs £79.99 upfront, then either £4.99 or £6.99 a month. The £4.99 version covers you for six locations a day, and the £6.99 version is for unlimited locations. It’s so tiny that it can be discreetly hidden in the glove box or a seat pocket.

4. MOTOsafety OBD GPS Tracker

Best for: Monitoring driver behaviour

This is a really small but advanced GPS tracker that does a lot more than simply tell you the location of your vehicle. If all you’re after is a simple micro GPS tracking device, then there are better (and cheaper) options out there for you. However, if you are after something a little more informative, this could be your model. At £48.50 upfront, then £15.50 a month for data, it isn’t the cheapest – but you do get a lot for your money.

MOTOsafety OBD tracker reports on driver behaviour. You can easily check back to see where your driver has been speeding or driving erratically. Dangerous driving is not just dangerous, it’s seriously bad for business, and this tracker can help you stamp it out for good. The downside of this product is that it has to be wired into the car, although this is easy enough to do.

But if its small size is what’s enticing you, check out the even smaller Spy Tec GL300 above.

5. Likorlove vehicle GPS tracker

Best for: Affordability

If you’re just after a really affordable and basic tracker, the Likorlove version could be right up your street. It costs just £18.99, and you’ll just need to get a cheap SIM to go with it.

This is a really stripped-back, SIM-operated tracker, so it doesn’t come with the features that the MOTOsafety OBD tracker would. That said, it’s still a pretty hardy tracker. That’s because it has a two way locating method, which means it will still work when the signal is weak, the car power cable is cut, the car battery is stolen or the GPS is removed.

You’ll need to install this tracker in your car, and the instructions for this aren’t great. Your best bet is to check out the customer reviews on Amazon, as some people have gone into really helpful detail about the best way to approach it. You’ll also want to keep an eye on your car battery, as a couple of people have complained that it has drained theirs.