AutoLog: the offline Vimcar alternative for Germany
The best Vimcar alternative for German drivers is AutoLog — an offline mileage log with GPS start/stop, business/private split and a GoBD-compliant PDF. Vimcar is a German digital Fahrtenbuch; AutoLog is the offline-first, phone-only option.
The short version
Vimcar is a well-known German digital Fahrtenbuch. AutoLog is the right choice if you want a GoBD-compliant Fahrtenbuch on your phone, offline, at one flat price — no extra hardware.
Vimcar vs. AutoLog: how they compare
| Vimcar | AutoLog | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Subscription (often with hardware) | 14-day free trial, then €4.99/month — flat |
| Works offline | Partial | Yes — fully offline |
| Automatic tracking | Yes | GPS start/stop |
| Business/private split | Yes | Yes |
| GoBD PDF (DE/AT/CH) | Yes | Yes — GoBD-compliant |
| Hardware needed | Often a dongle | No — phone only |
| Languages | German | 29 languages |
| Data | Cloud account | On device, no account |
Vimcar is the better choice
Vimcar is the right choice if you want a hands-off automatic Fahrtenbuch with optional hardware.
AutoLog is the better choice
AutoLog is the right choice if you want a GoBD-compliant Fahrtenbuch on your phone, offline, with no dongle and one flat price.
5 reasons to switch
- GoBD-compliant PDF for the German, Austrian and Swiss tax office.
- Phone only — no dongle or hardware to buy and plug in.
- Fully offline GPS tracking, no account, no cloud.
- Business/private split and kilometre allowance built in.
- One flat price — €4.99/month after the trial.
Frequently asked questions
Is AutoLog a Vimcar replacement?
For a GoBD-compliant Fahrtenbuch on your phone, yes — without Vimcar's hardware. If you want a dongle-based hands-off solution, Vimcar remains an option.
Does AutoLog work offline?
Yes — trips are recorded locally; you only need a connection to send the 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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