Comparison

DrivePro vs Total Drive

Both apps help ADIs run their practice. The difference is how payments and tax are handled. Here's a transparent, feature-by-feature breakdown.

Pay-at-booking

DrivePro collects payment when a pupil books. No more chasing. Total Drive processes payments separately.

Direct HMRC filing

DrivePro is HMRC-recognised MTD software — file your quarterly return directly inside the app. Total Drive tracks income and expenses but doesn't submit to HMRC.

Lower payment fees

1.5% + 20p per transaction with DrivePro via Stripe, versus 2.4% + 25p with Total Drive. That adds up over a year.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Based on publicly available information as of March 2026.

Feature
DrivePro
Total Drive
Scheduling
Lesson diary
Online pupil booking portal
Automated lesson reminders
Availability management
Embeddable booking widgetEmbed on your own website
Payments
Card payments
Pay-at-booking (prepaid lessons)Eliminates unpaid lessons entirely
Cancellation fee enforcementAutomatic charge on late cancellation
Payment processing feePer transaction via Stripe
1.5% + 20p
2.4% + 25p
Tax & Compliance
HMRC MTD Income Tax filingHMRC-recognised software, file quarterly inside the app
Income & expense trackingTotal Drive tracks records but doesn't file to HMRC
Mileage tracking
Pupil Management
Pupil progress tracking
DVSA syllabus tracker
Pupil self-service portal
AI lesson debriefsAI-powered voice debrief summaries
Test readiness indicator
Platform
Progressive Web App (PWA)Works offline, install from browser
Native iOS app
Native Android app
Multi-school management

Information sourced from public websites. We update this page regularly but cannot guarantee third-party accuracy.

Pricing at a glance

DrivePro

From £12.49/mo

Billed annually. Monthly from £14.99.

  • 30-day free trial
  • No credit card required
  • Pay-at-booking included
  • Direct HMRC MTD filing
  • 1.5% + 20p payment fees

Total Drive

From £10/mo

Schools from £4/instructor.

  • 30-day free trial
  • Native iOS & Android apps
  • 7,000+ instructors
  • Income tracking (no HMRC filing)
  • 2.4% + 25p payment fees

Which should you choose?

Choose DrivePro if

  • You want pupils to pay when they book (no chasing)
  • You need MTD filing built in (not a separate tool)
  • You want automatic cancellation fee enforcement
  • You prefer lower payment processing fees
  • You want AI-powered lesson debriefs

Choose Total Drive if

  • You prefer a native app store experience
  • You want the lowest subscription price (£10/mo)
  • You're part of a large school (£4/instructor pricing)
  • You're already using it and happy with the workflow
  • You need the established user community (7,000+ ADIs)

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