JoltMile vs Driversnote
Driversnote is an automatic mileage tracker with HMRC-ready reports, used by employees and the self-employed alike. JoltMile is built for delivery and private hire drivers, and adds your earnings, costs and tax to the miles.
Details of Driversnote are from its own website, checked on 23/09/2026. Prices and plans change, so check before you buy.
| Feature | JoltMile | Driversnote |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | UK delivery and private hire drivers | Employees and self-employed people who drive for work |
| Price | £7.99 a month or £69.99 a year | Pro at £8 a month |
| Free plan | First 10 shifts, everything included | 15 trips a month |
| Mileage | Measured on iPhone between Start shift and End shift; typed or postcode to postcode on the web | Automatic tracking, with an optional iBeacon |
| HMRC rates | HMRC 55p/25p, threshold counted across every platform | HMRC-compliant mileage reports |
| Pay | Earnings per shift, and your real hourly rate after fuel, insurance and tax | Not a feature |
| Tax | Income tax and Class 4 estimated as you go, including a PAYE job or other income | Not a feature |
| Devices | iPhone and web, Android coming | iPhone, Android and web |
Choose Driversnote if
- You mainly need a mileage log to claim expenses back from an employer, or to hand to an accountant.
- You want automatic tracking on Android as well as iPhone.
Choose JoltMile if
- You are a self-employed delivery or private hire driver, and your mileage is one part of a tax return you are responsible for.
- You want to know what each shift and each platform paid after fuel, insurance and tax.
- You want the income tax and National Insurance estimated as you go, not worked out in January.
Common questions
- Is Driversnote cheaper than JoltMile?
- Driversnote Pro was £8 a month on 2026-09-23. JoltMile is £7.99 a month, or £69.99 a year, after 10 free shifts.
- Are both HMRC compliant?
- HMRC does not approve apps. What it wants is a record with the date, the miles and the business purpose of each journey, which both keep.
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Try it on your next shift
Your first 10 shifts are free, then it is £7.99 a month or £69.99 a year, bought in the app.
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