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Fifteen vs Go X
An independent comparison of two fleet management platforms to help you choose the right fit for your business.
Fifteen
Paris, France
Go X
San Francisco, CA
Fifteen vs Go X: What You Need to Know
Fifteen and Go X represent diametrically opposed models of how shared micromobility gets deployed — one is a 15-year-old Paris-based municipal partner that wins city contracts for 100 to 20,000+ docked e-bike networks through public procurement, and the other is a San Francisco-born hospitality scooter operator that places vehicles outside hotels like the Hyatt Centric and Hard Rock in Honolulu and Las Vegas with zero upfront cost to venue partners. Fifteen's proprietary magnetic docking hardware (inherited from its Zoov acquisition) and in-house manufactured e-bikes require significant capital and infrastructure commitment, with B2G contracts procured through formal tender processes. Go X's model eliminates capital investment entirely for venue partners by taking a revenue share from rider fees — the venue simply gets scooters placed outside without any procurement, staffing, or maintenance involvement. The two platforms serve different buyers: Fifteen sells to mayors and transit directors; Go X signs agreements with hotel general managers.
Bottom Line
Fifteen is built for city governments and transit agencies deploying large-scale public bike-share infrastructure through formal procurement; Go X is built for hospitality venues that want zero-effort scooter amenities placed outside their property on a revenue-share basis.
Key Differences
Buyer profile and procurement process
Fifteen exclusively contracts with city governments and transit agencies through B2G procurement, often requiring multi-year RFP processes. Go X targets hotel GMs and venue managers with a simple revenue-share agreement and no formal procurement process.
Capital and operational involvement
Fifteen requires significant capital investment in docking infrastructure and hardware; cities take on a long-term service contract. Go X requires zero upfront cost and zero operational involvement from the venue partner — Go X handles all charging, maintenance, and deployment.
Vehicle type and hardware
Fifteen manufactures its own e-bikes and uses proprietary magnetic docking stations that require no construction, charging while docked. Go X deploys scooters (including the Go X Apollo teleoperated self-driving scooter in limited markets), which are more suited to short tourism-oriented trips than bike-share commuting.
Geographic focus
Fifteen operates across France, Finland, Canada, Spain, and Peru — cities where public bike-share is a mobility infrastructure investment. Go X concentrates in warm-weather US tourism markets including Honolulu, Las Vegas, and Florida, where hotels and entertainment venues anchor the model.
Fleet scale
Fifteen has operated city networks with 20,000+ vehicles (including the Velib' system in Paris). Go X's per-venue deployments are measured in dozens to hundreds of scooters, with total fleet across 15+ cities not publicly disclosed — a fundamentally different scale.
Platform Overview
About Fifteen
Fifteen was created from the 2021 merger of Smoove (founded 2008, docked bike-share systems) and Zoov (founded 2017, magnetic docking e-bikes), rebranding under the Fifteen name in 2022. Named after the "15-minute city" concept. Operates 52,000+ bikes across 30+ cities including 20,000 in Paris (Vlib'), 5,000 in Helsinki, and deployments in Nice, Vancouver, Marseille, Montpellier, Strasbourg, Gijon (Spain), Avignon, and Lima. Raised EUR 40M from Eiffel Essentiel, 2050, and Via iD. Combines Smoove's municipal contract expertise with Zoov's innovative ultra-compact magnetic docking technology. Manufactures all bikes in-house and sells exclusively to city governments and transit agencies through B2G contracts.
About Go X
Go X (legally Cheetah X Inc.) is a micromobility operator — not a SaaS platform — that places its own scooters at partner business locations like hotels, resorts, and entertainment venues. Partners earn a revenue share for hosting the vehicles while Go X handles all operations. The company claims 15+ cities and 350+ business partners. Go X also developed teleoperated "Apollo" scooters with Tortoise, recognized as Fast Company's "Best World Changing Idea 2021." Critically, in July 2025 the SEC filed a civil fraud complaint against Go X and its founders for allegedly raising ~$4M from ~300 investors through a scooter ownership program with unfounded performance claims. The case remains ongoing.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | Fifteen | Go X |
|---|---|---|
| Company | ||
| Headquarters | Paris, France | San Francisco, CA |
| Founded | 2008 | 2018 |
| Website | https://fifteen.eu | https://goxapp.com |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing Model | Municipal B2G contracts with modular service tiers | Undisclosed revenue share with venue partners; riders pay per-ride |
| Starting Price | Contact for pricing (B2G only) | No upfront cost for partners |
| Scale & Hardware | ||
| Fleet Size Range | 100-20,000+ vehicles | Hundreds to low thousands across 15+ cities (not publicly disclosed) |
| Hardware Provided | Yes — bundled | Yes — bundled |
| IoT Approach | Complete vertical integration -- designs and manufactures all e-bikes, magnetic docking stations, and charging infrastructure in-house. Proprietary IoT connectivity embedded in every bike and station. Fifteen Control platform handles fleet management, diagnostics, and monitoring. | Go X uses proprietary branded vehicles exclusively with built-in GPS and cellular connectivity. IoT specifics are not publicly disclosed. The Apollo line includes Tortoise teleoperation hardware. Partners cannot bring their own hardware. |
How Does Levy Fleets Compare to Both?
Before deciding between Fifteen and Go X, consider Levy Fleets — a turnkey platform that delivers enterprise-grade features at a fraction of the cost, with no tiered feature gates on any plan.
| Category | Levy Fleets | Fifteen | Go X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $250/mo | Contact for pricing (B2G only) | No upfront cost for partners |
| Pricing Model | Revenue share, per-vehicle, or self-managed — your choice | Municipal B2G contracts with modular service tiers | Undisclosed revenue share with venue partners; riders pay per-ride |
| Feature Gating | None — full features on every plan | Varies by tier | Varies by tier |
| Minimum Fleet Size | No minimum | 100 | Hundreds to low thousands across 15+ cities (not publicly disclosed) |
| Setup Fees | $0 (white-label optional at $2,750) | Varies | Varies |
| Support | 24/7 US-based, included on all plans | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Hardware Included | Yes — IoT pre-installed on all vehicles | Yes | Yes |
Levy Fleets includes payment processing, chargebacks, rider support, ID verification, push notifications, and marketing analytics on every plan — features that Fifteen and Go X either gate behind premium tiers or charge extra for.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Fifteen | Go X |
|---|---|---|
| Fifteen Features | ||
| Innovative magnetic docking system (from Zoov) -- ultra-compact stations | ||
| In-house manufactured electric bikes with dock charging | ||
| Fifteen Control fleet management platform | ||
| Fifteen Analytics with KPI tracking and reporting | ||
| Automatic fault diagnosis and 24/7 connected monitoring | ||
| Modular station deployment (no construction required for magnetic docks) | ||
| Short-term sharing and long-term rental on single platform | ||
| Public service contract expertise spanning 15+ years | ||
| Transit system integration for first-mile / last-mile | ||
| Multi-country deployment (France, Finland, Canada, Spain, Peru) | ||
| Unified platform addressing cities of all sizes | ||
| Turnkey operation option with Fifteen-managed staff | ||
| Go X Unique Features | ||
| Rider app (iOS, Android, web) with GPS vehicle locator | ||
| Manager Portal for partner revenue tracking | ||
| Fully managed operations (charging, maintenance, deployment) | ||
| Multi-Ride: rent multiple vehicles simultaneously for groups | ||
| Multiple payment methods (Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo) | ||
| GPS tracking on all vehicles | ||
| Go X Apollo teleoperated self-driving scooters (limited deployment) | ||
| 24/7 customer support for riders and partners | ||
| Daily partner check-ins | ||
Pricing Breakdown
Fifteen Pricing
Custom enterprise contracts negotiated per city deployment. Three service levels: bike supply only (city operates), software only (city owns bikes), or full turnkey operation (Fifteen handles everything). Multi-year public service contracts typical. EUR 40M funding supports ongoing expansion. No public pricing -- all quotes require direct engagement with Fifteen sales team.
Go X Pricing
Rider pricing: $1.00 unlock fee plus $0.25–$0.88/minute (varies by city), with a $29.99 daily unlimited pass available. Partner economics: Go X places vehicles at no upfront cost and shares ride revenue, but the exact partner revenue share percentage is not publicly disclosed. There is no SaaS pricing because Go X does not sell software. A now-SEC-investigated "scooter ownership" investment program offered individual scooters for purchase with promised returns.
When to Choose Each Platform
Choose Fifteen if you...
- You are a city government or transit agency deploying a large-scale public e-bike network through formal procurement
- You want vertically integrated hardware — proprietary bikes, magnetic docking stations, and charging — from a single manufacturer
- You need transit system and MaaS integration for first-mile/last-mile urban mobility
- You want short-term sharing and long-term rental managed on a single platform
- You operate across multiple countries and need a vendor with deployments in France, Finland, Canada, Spain, and Peru
- You want turnkey operations with Fifteen-managed staff as an option for your concession
Choose Go X if you...
- You manage a hotel, resort, or entertainment venue and want scooters placed outside with zero cost and zero operational burden
- You operate in Honolulu, Las Vegas, or another warm-weather US tourism market where Go X is already established
- You want a revenue share from rider fees rather than a capital expenditure or service contract
- You need multi-rider simultaneous unlock (Multi-Ride) to serve resort guests traveling in groups
- You want 24/7 fully managed operations — charging, maintenance, deployment — handled entirely by the vendor
Looking for an Alternative to Both Fifteen and Go X?
Levy Fleets offers a turnkey fleet management solution with flexible pricing — revenue share (20% of GMV (15% at 100+ vehicles, annual terms)), per-vehicle ($14/mo at 100+, $12 at 500+, $9 at 1,000+), or self-managed — and the same full feature set on every plan. No tiered feature gates, no minimum fleet sizes, and US-based 24/7 support included.