The iCabbi alternative for operators who are done paying per booking
Chauffix gives you the same dispatch, driver app and passenger app stack as enterprise taxi software — on a one-time build fee with no commission per trip, and a documented migration path off iCabbi.
Short answer
The strongest iCabbi alternative for small and mid-size taxi fleets in 2026 is a commission-free platform: Chauffix delivers dispatch, a branded booking website and iOS/Android passenger and driver apps for a one-time fee from $8,500 (or $399 setup + $10/month for website-only), versus iCabbi's quoted monthly platform fee plus a per-completed-booking charge. Migration typically takes 4–8 weeks including a parallel-run period.
- No per-booking or per-trip commission
- Unlimited drivers, vehicles and dispatchers
- Branded passenger + driver apps
- Free data migration from your old system
- Source-code ownership on Enterprise
- No lock-in contract
What you actually pay
| Cost line | iCabbi (typical) | Chauffix |
|---|---|---|
| Setup / onboarding | Quoted per fleet | Included in the one-time fee |
| Platform fee | Monthly, quote-based with a minimum | $0 recurring platform fee on Enterprise |
| Per completed booking | Typically $0.10–$0.30 per job | $0 |
| Per driver / vehicle | Often tied to fleet size | $0 — unlimited |
| Branded passenger + driver apps | Add-on module | Included on Enterprise |
| Cost at 3,000 bookings/month | Monthly fee + ~$300–$900 in booking fees | Flat — unchanged by volume |
| Contract | Minimum term, notice period | No lock-in |
iCabbi does not publish public pricing; the figures above are typical ranges reported by operators and should be confirmed in a written quote from the vendor. Chauffix pricing is published on our pricing page.
iCabbi vs Chauffix, side by side
| Module | iCabbi | Chauffix |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time dispatch board | ||
| Auto-allocation rules | ||
| Driver app (iOS + Android) | ||
| Branded passenger app under your name | Add-on | |
| Booking website with fare calculator | Add-on | |
| Corporate accounts + monthly invoicing | ||
| Airport / flight-tracking rules | ||
| AI phone & SMS booking agent | ||
| Per-booking commission | Yes | No |
| Source-code ownership | Enterprise | |
| Multilingual (EN/ES/PT/FR/AR) | Partial |
How to switch off iCabbi in 6 steps
1. Audit your current contract
Check notice period, minimum term and any per-booking minimums. Most dispatch contracts require 30–90 days' written notice — start the clock before you build.
2. Export your data
Pull customers, addresses, corporate accounts, tariffs/zones and completed jobs to CSV. Also export driver records and vehicle documents with expiry dates.
3. Rebuild pricing rules
We map your tariffs, airport surcharges, waiting-time rules, zone pricing and account discounts into Chauffix and test them against 20 historic jobs so quotes match to the cent.
4. Brand and configure
Your logo, colours, domain, booking website, passenger app and driver app are configured and submitted to the App Store and Google Play.
5. Parallel run for 1–2 weeks
New bookings flow into Chauffix while legacy jobs finish on the old system. Dispatchers work both screens for a short overlap so nothing slips.
6. Cutover and cancel
Switch phone lines, booking links and account clients to the new system, confirm a clean week, then serve notice on the old contract.
Questions buyers ask us
What is the best iCabbi alternative for a small taxi fleet?
For fleets under about 50 vehicles, the best iCabbi alternative is a platform priced per plan rather than per booking. Chauffix charges a one-time build fee (from $8,500 for the Enterprise dispatch platform, or $399 setup + $10/month for a booking website) with no per-trip commission, so a busy month costs the same as a quiet one.
How much does iCabbi cost?
iCabbi does not publish a public price list — pricing is quoted per fleet and is typically structured around a monthly platform fee plus a per-completed-booking charge. Operators we migrate report effective costs in the range of $0.10–$0.30 per booking on top of a monthly minimum. Always ask the vendor for a written quote covering minimums, per-booking fees and contract length.
Can I move my booking history and customer data off iCabbi?
Yes. Export your customer records, address book, corporate accounts and completed job history as CSV before your notice period ends. Chauffix imports those files during onboarding at no extra cost, so repeat customers and account clients keep their history.
Will my drivers need retraining?
Most drivers are productive on the Chauffix driver app within one shift. The job-offer, accept, POB and drop flow mirrors what dispatch apps already do; we run a live training session with your drivers before go-live.
How long does migrating from iCabbi take?
A typical switch takes 4–8 weeks end to end: 1 week discovery and data export, 2–4 weeks build and branding, 1 week parallel running, then cutover. We keep both systems live during parallel running so no booking is lost.
Do I own my data and apps after switching?
Yes. Your domain, brand, customer data and booking history are yours, and Enterprise builds include source-code ownership of the passenger and driver apps.
Get a migration plan for your fleet
Send us your fleet size and current setup and we'll come back with a switch-over timeline and a fixed price — no obligation.