AutoLog: the offline Driversnote alternative for DE/AT/CH
The best Driversnote alternative for the German, Austrian and Swiss market is AutoLog — an offline mileage log with GPS start/stop, business/private split and a GoBD-compliant PDF for the tax office. Driversnote is a strong cloud mileage tracker; AutoLog is the offline, German-market specialist.
The short version
Driversnote is a polished cloud mileage tracker with automatic trip detection. AutoLog is the offline-first option built around German GoBD rules — your trip data never leaves the phone.
Driversnote vs. AutoLog: how they compare
| Driversnote | AutoLog | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Cloud subscription | 14-day free trial, then €4.99/month — flat |
| Works offline | No — cloud | Yes — fully offline |
| GPS start/stop | Yes (automatic) | Yes |
| Business/private split | Yes | Yes |
| GoBD PDF (DE/AT/CH) | Yes | Yes — GoBD-compliant |
| Km allowance | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | Multiple | 29 languages |
| Data | Cloud account | On device, no account |
Driversnote is the better choice
Driversnote is a great choice if you want automatic trip detection and cloud sync across devices.
AutoLog is the better choice
AutoLog is the right choice if you want a GoBD-compliant Fahrtenbuch that works fully offline, with no account and no cloud — your movements stay private.
5 reasons to switch
- Fully offline: record trips with GPS start/stop, no internet needed.
- GoBD-compliant PDF for the German, Austrian and Swiss tax office.
- Business/private split and kilometre allowance handled automatically.
- 29 languages, no account, no cloud.
- One flat price — €4.99/month after the trial.
Frequently asked questions
Is AutoLog a Driversnote replacement?
For a GoBD-compliant, offline Fahrtenbuch in Germany, Austria or Switzerland — yes. Driversnote remains the better choice if you want automatic cloud sync and don't need offline German tax formats.
Does AutoLog work offline?
Yes — trips are recorded locally with GPS; you only need a connection to send the finished PDF.
Try AutoLog free for 14 days
14-day free trial, then €4.99/month Cancel anytime. No cloud, no account.
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