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RideCab vs Client Octopus

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RideCab compared with Client Octopus
DetailRideCab logo RideCabClient Octopus logo Client Octopus
What it doesWordPress taxi and VTC booking plugin with fare calculator, driver dispatch, and PDF invoices The all-in-one client workflow system for WordPress
StageEstablished Not given
Founded2018 Not given
Based inGB Not given
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
PricingRideCab Professional: $79 USD one-time payment. Includes plugin ZIP, full source code, complete documentation, all future updates, EN/FR/ES/AR translations, 1 website license. Extended Support add-on: $24 one-time for 6 months priority support. Free plan: $0/month. Pro plan: $9.99/month or $89/year (save 26%). Agency plan: $24.99/month or $229/year (save 24%).
Key features
  • Multi-step booking form with Google Maps autocomplete, date/time picker, vehicle selection with live fares
  • Four pricing engines: per kilometre, per hour, tiered distance, tiered hourly
  • Polygon geofences with fixed fares per zone pair
  • WooCommerce native checkout with all payment gateways
  • FullCalendar driver management with colour-coded assignment
  • Four professional PDF invoice templates with auto-send
  • Time-based, date-based and day-of-week surge pricing
  • Multiple independent booking forms with custom settings
  • Custom branded email notifications to admin and customer
  • Security-first approach with prepared queries and capability checks
  • Lead capture forms with custom fields and CAPTCHA
  • Professional proposal builder with AI-assisted writing
  • Package Selector pricing with tiered options
  • Stripe and PayPal payment integration
  • Automatic project creation from accepted proposals
  • Call booking with calendar synchronization
  • Recurring invoices with auto-charge capability
  • Automated proposal reminders and notifications
  • Analytics dashboard for revenue and proposal tracking
What makes it different
  • One-time payment with no monthly fees, no per-ride commission, lifetime updates included
  • Fully WooCommerce native with all payment gateways automatically supported
  • Self-hosted on your own domain with complete data and customer ownership
  • Full source code included with purchase
  • Supports multiple ride types and six vehicle service categories
  • Everything stays inside your own WordPress installation and hosting
  • No separate SaaS dashboard or external platform required
  • Combines eight separate workflows into one connected system
  • Free plan includes core proposal workflow features
  • AI-assisted proposal writing to speed up creation
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)2 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)174
Citation Flow (Majestic)2310
Referring domains (Majestic)448

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