7 platforms worth evaluating against Donkey Republic, with what each is actually good at. We build one of them, and we say plainly where the others are the better call.
Why operators look elsewhere
Want to run e-scooters, golf carts, or mixed fleets -- not just bikes
Need a fully white-labeled rider app with your brand front and center
Prefer revenue share pricing so you only pay when riders pay
Operate in the United States (resorts, hotels, campgrounds, communities)
What to compare on
Cost in your slowest month
A subscription is owed when nobody rides. Revenue share falls with revenue. Model your off-season, not your peak.
What your tier excludes
The quoted price and the real price diverge at tier boundaries — operator app, webhooks, extra IoT brands, payment options.
Who runs rider operations
Support, disputes, refunds and collections are either included, or they are your staff cost. Price both.
Hardware independence
If the platform only speaks its own IoT hardware, your software choice and hardware choice are permanently coupled.
Regulatory feeds
MDS and GBFS decide whether you can hold a city permit and whether riders find you in Google Maps and Transit.
Exit terms
Ask what you can export, in what format, on what notice — and get the answer in the contract.
7 alternatives to Donkey Republic
1. Levy Fleets
$250/mo minimum · 20% of GMV (15% at 100-249 vehicles, annual terms)
Turnkey rental platform for scooters, e-bikes, mopeds, golf carts, LSVs and cars on one account. Published pricing, no feature tiers, and managed rider operations available — support, payment operations, disputes, refunds and collections handled for you rather than staffed by you.
Software-Only pricing at $14/mo ($168/yr) for qualified 100-249 vehicle fleets vs Donkey's EUR 480-1,000/bike/yr in operational costs -- Levy is cheaper and includes multi-vehicle support
Multi-vehicle support (e-scooters, e-bikes, golf carts, mopeds) vs Donkey's pedal bikes and e-bikes only
Full white-label rider app ($2,750) vs Donkey's co-branded app where Donkey brand must remain visible
No hardware purchase requirement -- BYO vehicles or Levy helps source them at no markup
Toronto, Canada, founded 2014. Targets 5-500,000+ vehicles. Golf courses and country clubs, Resorts and hotels, Low-speed vehicle and golf cart rental operators.
Instant scan-and-go rentals for small shared fleets
Toronto, Canada, founded 2024. Targets 5-50 vehicles. Small fleets under 50 vehicles that want a fast shared-app launch through Joyride and are comfortable confirming the current Revii terms directly with sales..
Market-leading software for shared mobility operators
Hamburg, Germany, founded 2014. Targets 400-10,000+ vehicles (based on minimums). Regional mobility champions scaling to 400+ vehicles, Multi-city European operators, Large enterprise fleets.
Operators wanting published pricing and managed rider ops
Donkey Republic
EUR 480/bike/yr (SaaS pedal bike) + hardware
50-5,000+ bikes
European municipalities
Atom Mobility
€390/month
10-3,000+ vehicles
Startups and entrepreneurs
Joyride
$900/month (Grow plan, up to 50 vehicles)
5-500,000+ vehicles
Golf courses and country clubs
Revii
$4,200/year for up to 10 vehicles
5-50 vehicles
Small fleets under 50 vehicles that want a fast shared-app launch through Joyride and are comfortable confirming the current Revii terms directly with sales.
Wunder Mobility
€5,000/month minimum
400-10,000+ vehicles (based on minimums)
Regional mobility champions scaling to 400+ vehicles
ElectricFeel
Not published
100-10,000+ vehicles
Large mobility operators (typically 100+ vehicles)
MOQO
Not published
5-1,000+ vehicles
Corporate fleets
Which one for your situation
Choose Levy Fleets if
Want to run e-scooters, golf carts, or mixed fleets -- not just bikes
Need a fully white-labeled rider app with your brand front and center
Prefer revenue share pricing so you only pay when riders pay
Operate in the United States (resorts, hotels, campgrounds, communities)
Want to start with any fleet size -- no 50-bike minimum required
Stay with Donkey Republic if
→Are bidding on a European municipal bike-share tender (especially in the Nordics, Benelux, or Germany)
→Need first-mile / last-mile integration with public transit apps like Moovit or 9292
→Want a fully managed MaaS option where Donkey handles local workshop setup and operations staffing
→Require a Nasdaq-listed vendor for government procurement transparency and compliance
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Donkey Republic?
It depends on what pushed you to look. Levy Fleets is the strongest fit if you want published pricing, every feature on every plan, and the option of managed rider operations — 20% of GMV (15% at 100-249 vehicles, annual terms) against a $250/mo minimum. If your reason for leaving is something specific like docking hardware, a franchise package, or a source-code licence, one of the 6 other options below may fit better, and we say which.
Why do operators look for Donkey Republic alternatives?
The recurring reasons: Want to run e-scooters, golf carts, or mixed fleets -- not just bikes; Need a fully white-labeled rider app with your brand front and center; Prefer revenue share pricing so you only pay when riders pay; Operate in the United States (resorts, hotels, campgrounds, communities).
Is there a free alternative to Donkey Republic?
Not a serious one for a revenue-generating fleet. Anything handling rider payments, identity verification, and insurance carries real cost — the question is whether you pay it as a subscription, a revenue share, or your own staff time. Levy's revenue-share model means a quiet month costs the $250/mo minimum rather than a full subscription, which is the closest thing to "free when you are not earning".
How hard is it to migrate off Donkey Republic?
Moving to Levy takes about three weeks for a fleet with connected hardware, and the fleet stays rentable throughout. Levy speaks seven IoT protocol families — OKAI, Segway, Queclink, Omni, Omni-Lock, Zimo, Acton — so most vehicles re-point rather than being re-equipped. Rides, riders, and wallet balances import so reporting does not break at the seam.
Should I stay with Donkey Republic?
Genuinely yes, if: Are bidding on a European municipal bike-share tender (especially in the Nordics, Benelux, or Germany); Need first-mile / last-mile integration with public transit apps like Moovit or 9292; Want a fully managed MaaS option where Donkey handles local workshop setup and operations staffing. Switching platforms costs real time, and it is not worth it to solve a problem you do not have.
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