The right tracking technology depends entirely on what you're trying to see. GPS, BLE and UWB are not competitors — they're complementary tools for different layers of the same problem.
GPS: Outdoor, Long-Range, Cellular
- Best for vehicles, containers and outdoor assets that move long distances.
- Trade-offs: power-hungry, weak indoors, cellular costs add up at scale.
BLE: Short-Range, Cheap, Battery-Friendly
- Best for pallets, totes and high-density warehouse environments.
- Trade-offs: needs gateways or smartphones to relay data — no native connectivity.
UWB: Centimetre-Level Indoor Precision
- Best for high-value, indoor or fixed-yard scenarios where exact position matters.
- Trade-offs: requires anchors, capex is significant, ecosystem still maturing.
Why You Probably Want All Three
- GPS for the long-haul movement.
- BLE for the warehouse and final yard.
- UWB for the small subset of assets where precision is worth it.
A unified platform that ingests all three lets you pick the right tool per asset without fragmenting your visibility.