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2026 Comparison
Levy Fleets vs Hopp
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right fleet management platform for your scooter, e-bike, or golf cart rental business.
TL;DR: Hopp is a franchise, not a software platform: you pay a franchise fee, buy Hopp-branded scooters, operate publicly as Hopp, and hand back an ongoing royalty on net revenue for as long as you run. Levy is white-label software plus operations with no franchise fee, no royalty, and no mandatory hardware, so you keep your own brand, choose your own vehicles, and get US-based support plus a deeper compliance and rider-experience toolkit.
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Levy Fleets
United States
Managed: 20% of GMV (15% at 100-249 vehicles, annual terms) (min $250/mo)
Software-Only: $14/mo for 100-249 vehicles
Same full feature set on every plan — no tiered feature gates
Turnkey solution with operational support
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Hopp
Reykjavik, Iceland
Franchise: one-time franchise fee plus mandatory hardware purchase plus an ongoing royalty on net revenue - From ~$5,000 franchise fee + ~$25,000 hardware (financing available)
About 16 to a few thousand scooters per franchise (small-town deployments up to the Reykjavik flagship)
First-time entrepreneurs wanting a turnkey franchise, Small and mid-size towns of 20,000 to 150,000 residents
Detailed Comparison
Business Model & Pricing
Business model
Levy Fleets
B2B software plus managed operations. You keep your own brand and choose your own hardware.
Hopp
Franchise. You license the Hopp brand, buy Hopp scooters, and run a Hopp-branded operation.
Brand ownership
Levy Fleets
Fully white-label. Your name, your app, your rider base.
Hopp
You operate publicly as Hopp. The brand and app belong to Hopp.
Franchise fee
Levy Fleets
None.
Hopp
One-time franchise fee reported at about $5,000 (per franchise directories).
Upfront hardware commitment
Levy Fleets
None required. Start with as few as 4 scooters and add vehicles as you grow.
Hopp
Minimum investment reported near $25,000 to buy Hopp scooters (Hopp's site lists roughly EUR 31,250 for a 100+ scooter fleet, or about EUR 9,375 down via Start-Hopp financing).
Ongoing platform cost
Levy Fleets
Managed 20% of GMV (15% at 100-249 vehicles on annual terms) or Software-Only $14/vehicle/mo at 100-249. $250/mo minimum.
Hopp
Ongoing royalty on net revenue, reported at 18% by franchise directories. Hopp's own page does not publish the rate.
Total cost of entry
Levy Fleets
No franchise fee, no setup fee, and no mandatory hardware purchase.
Hopp
Franchise fee plus a minimum hardware buy-in plus an ongoing royalty, stacked together.
Financing
Levy Fleets
No hardware financing, because there is no mandatory hardware to finance.
Hopp
Up to 80% financing on the scooter order via Start-Hopp, with a minimum 25% down payment.
Contract & lock-in
Levy Fleets
Flexible terms. Cancel and keep your own brand and rider base.
Hopp
Franchise agreement tied to the Hopp brand and a defined territory.
Payment processing
Levy Fleets
Built-in Stripe at negotiated volume rates (2.6% + $0.20), included.
Hopp
Rider payments run through Hopp's own system.
Core Platform Features
Vehicle types
Levy Fleets
E-scooters, e-bikes, golf carts, mopeds, LSVs, and cars (via Smartcar).
Hopp
Scooters for the franchise offering. Hopp runs bikes, cars, and taxis in Reykjavik, but franchisees deploy scooters.
White-label rider app
Levy Fleets
Your branded iOS and Android rider apps.
Hopp
Riders use the Hopp app under the Hopp brand.
Dynamic pricing
Levy Fleets
Demand surge, time-of-day, and zone-based pricing, all included.
Hopp
Not documented.
Reservations / pre-booking
Levy Fleets
Supported on all plans.
Hopp
Not documented.
Subscription / CaaS module
Levy Fleets
Built-in subscription and commuter plans.
Hopp
Not documented.
Loyalty & referral
Levy Fleets
Built-in loyalty and referral programs.
Hopp
Not documented.
API access & webhooks
Levy Fleets
Full API and webhooks on all plans.
Hopp
No public API documentation.
Multi-language reach
Levy Fleets
English, Spanish, and French with an i18n framework for easy additions.
Hopp
Localized apps across 12 countries, broader international footprint.
Parking & Regulatory Compliance
End-ride parking photo verification
Levy Fleets
Required on end-ride, AI-reviewed for compliance, stored with the ride record.
Hopp
Not documented.
AI damage detection
Levy Fleets
Google Gemini AI scans parking photos for vehicle damage automatically.
Hopp
Not documented.
Condition reports
Levy Fleets
Pre-ride and post-ride condition reports with photo documentation.
Hopp
Not documented.
Violation management
Levy Fleets
Built-in system to track, assign, and resolve parking and riding violations.
Hopp
Not documented.
MDS (Mobility Data Specification)
Levy Fleets
MDS feed included, required by many US cities.
Hopp
Not offered. Hopp deployments are in Europe and other non-US markets.
GBFS (General Bikeshare Feed)
Levy Fleets
GBFS feed included for transit app integration.
Hopp
Not publicly documented.
Zone enforcement
Levy Fleets
Automatic speed reduction in slow zones, ride termination in no-ride zones, and parking enforcement.
Hopp
Basic operational zones.
Rider Experience & Engagement
Rider wallet & top-up
Levy Fleets
Built-in wallet with top-up, referral credits, and promotional balances.
Hopp
Not documented.
Identity verification
Levy Fleets
Built-in ID verification (selfie plus document) at no per-check cost.
Hopp
Not documented.
Insurance workflow
Levy Fleets
Built-in per-ride insurance acceptance flow with configurable coverage options.
Hopp
Not offered.
Loyalty / rewards program
Levy Fleets
Ride credits, streak bonuses, and tier rewards.
Hopp
Not documented.
Referral program
Levy Fleets
Configurable rewards for referrer and referee.
Hopp
Not documented.
Push notifications
Levy Fleets
Automated ride reminders, promotions, and fleet alerts.
Hopp
Available through the Hopp app.
In-app ride flow
Levy Fleets
Find, unlock, pause, and pay in your branded app.
Hopp
Find, unlock, pause, and pay in the Hopp app.
IoT & Vehicle Control
IoT model
Levy Fleets
Hardware-agnostic across OKAI, Segway, NIU, Yadea, Smartcar, Teltonika, and more.
Hopp
Locked to Hopp-supplied scooters with built-in IoT. Manufacturer not disclosed.
Real-time telemetry
Levy Fleets
Live GPS, battery, speed, and trip data at 10-second intervals.
Hopp
Location and battery monitoring built into Hopp scooters.
Remote commands
Levy Fleets
Lock, unlock, locate, alarm, and speed limit from the dashboard or API.
Hopp
Remote lock and unlock supported.
Bluetooth unlock
Levy Fleets
Supported via IoT integrations for offline and low-signal areas.
Hopp
Not documented.
Multi-vendor hardware
Levy Fleets
Bring any compatible vehicle and IoT provider.
Hopp
Hopp hardware only.
Vehicle procurement
Levy Fleets
Help sourcing vehicles across multiple vendors.
Hopp
Wholesale Hopp scooters and parts through Hopp's manufacturer relationships.
Operations & Automation
Maintenance & repair tracking
Levy Fleets
Built-in maintenance logs and vehicle health monitoring.
Hopp
Repairs and maintenance logging included.
Employee shift & hour tracking
Levy Fleets
Role-based team management with audit trails.
Hopp
Employee shift logging and hour tracking included.
Demand heat maps & rebalancing
Levy Fleets
Demand heat maps and rebalancing tools.
Hopp
Real-time redistribution recommendations included.
Accounting & reporting
Levy Fleets
Automated payouts, receipts, and revenue reporting.
Hopp
Automatic accounting included.
Dispute & chargeback handling
Levy Fleets
Managed plan handles Stripe disputes, evidence submission, and chargeback defense.
Hopp
Franchisee handles payment disputes locally.
Fraud detection
Levy Fleets
Built-in detection for duplicate accounts, suspicious ride patterns, and payment anomalies.
Hopp
Not documented.
Tax compliance
Levy Fleets
Automated W-9 collection, 1099-K generation, and sales tax calculation and remittance tracking.
Hopp
No US tax tooling; Hopp has no US operations.
Partner & revenue payouts
Levy Fleets
Automated partner and revenue-share payouts from net deposited.
Hopp
Royalty deducted by Hopp from net revenue.
Support & Services
Support location
Levy Fleets
US-based team, English-first, included on every plan.
Hopp
Remote from Reykjavik, Iceland.
US presence
Levy Fleets
US company serving US operators.
Hopp
No US presence. All locations are in Europe, the Caribbean, and Bahrain.
Managed operations
Levy Fleets
Managed plan runs rider support, payments, disputes, and fraud for you.
Hopp
Franchisee runs local operations; Hopp provides guidance and playbooks.
Onboarding & launch speed
Levy Fleets
Hands-on onboarding with launch in as little as 7 days.
Hopp
Franchise onboarding with launch in about 2 weeks.
Marketing support
Levy Fleets
Marketing support for building your own brand.
Hopp
Ready-made Hopp-branded marketing collateral.
Operator playbook
Levy Fleets
Playbooks for resorts, hotels, campuses, and communities.
Hopp
Proven franchise playbook for towns of 20,000 to 150,000 residents.
Scale & Track Record
Deployments
Levy Fleets
127+ active fleets.
Hopp
60+ locations across 12 countries.
Rides / usage processed
Levy Fleets
2.4M+ rides processed on the platform.
Hopp
Over 10 million scooter kilometers across the network.
Funding stage
Levy Fleets
Revenue-generating and independently operated.
Hopp
Venture-backed early stage; raised $2.8M from Brunnur Ventures in 2021.
Vehicle footprint
Levy Fleets
Fleets ranging from 4 to thousands of vehicles.
Hopp
About 2,300 scooters and 170,000 users reported at its 2021 raise; growing since.
Target market
Levy Fleets
Resorts, hotels, campgrounds, universities, and communities, primarily US.
Hopp
Small and mid-size European towns overlooked by major operators.
Rider base ownership
Levy Fleets
You own your brand and rider base.
Hopp
Riders belong to the Hopp brand and app.
Category
Levy Fleets
Hopp
| Category | Levy Fleets | Hopp |
|---|---|---|
| Business Model & Pricing | ||
| Business model | B2B software plus managed operations. You keep your own brand and choose your own hardware. | Franchise. You license the Hopp brand, buy Hopp scooters, and run a Hopp-branded operation. |
| Brand ownership | Fully white-label. Your name, your app, your rider base. | You operate publicly as Hopp. The brand and app belong to Hopp. |
| Franchise fee | None. | One-time franchise fee reported at about $5,000 (per franchise directories). |
| Upfront hardware commitment | None required. Start with as few as 4 scooters and add vehicles as you grow. | Minimum investment reported near $25,000 to buy Hopp scooters (Hopp's site lists roughly EUR 31,250 for a 100+ scooter fleet, or about EUR 9,375 down via Start-Hopp financing). |
| Ongoing platform cost | Managed 20% of GMV (15% at 100-249 vehicles on annual terms) or Software-Only $14/vehicle/mo at 100-249. $250/mo minimum. | Ongoing royalty on net revenue, reported at 18% by franchise directories. Hopp's own page does not publish the rate. |
| Total cost of entry | No franchise fee, no setup fee, and no mandatory hardware purchase. | Franchise fee plus a minimum hardware buy-in plus an ongoing royalty, stacked together. |
| Financing | No hardware financing, because there is no mandatory hardware to finance. | Up to 80% financing on the scooter order via Start-Hopp, with a minimum 25% down payment. |
| Contract & lock-in | Flexible terms. Cancel and keep your own brand and rider base. | Franchise agreement tied to the Hopp brand and a defined territory. |
| Payment processing | Built-in Stripe at negotiated volume rates (2.6% + $0.20), included. | Rider payments run through Hopp's own system. |
| Core Platform Features | ||
| Vehicle types | E-scooters, e-bikes, golf carts, mopeds, LSVs, and cars (via Smartcar). | Scooters for the franchise offering. Hopp runs bikes, cars, and taxis in Reykjavik, but franchisees deploy scooters. |
| White-label rider app | Your branded iOS and Android rider apps. | Riders use the Hopp app under the Hopp brand. |
| Dynamic pricing | Demand surge, time-of-day, and zone-based pricing, all included. | Not documented. |
| Reservations / pre-booking | Supported on all plans. | Not documented. |
| Subscription / CaaS module | Built-in subscription and commuter plans. | Not documented. |
| Loyalty & referral | Built-in loyalty and referral programs. | Not documented. |
| API access & webhooks | Full API and webhooks on all plans. | No public API documentation. |
| Multi-language reach | English, Spanish, and French with an i18n framework for easy additions. | Localized apps across 12 countries, broader international footprint. |
| Parking & Regulatory Compliance | ||
| End-ride parking photo verification | Required on end-ride, AI-reviewed for compliance, stored with the ride record. | Not documented. |
| AI damage detection | Google Gemini AI scans parking photos for vehicle damage automatically. | Not documented. |
| Condition reports | Pre-ride and post-ride condition reports with photo documentation. | Not documented. |
| Violation management | Built-in system to track, assign, and resolve parking and riding violations. | Not documented. |
| MDS (Mobility Data Specification) | MDS feed included, required by many US cities. | Not offered. Hopp deployments are in Europe and other non-US markets. |
| GBFS (General Bikeshare Feed) | GBFS feed included for transit app integration. | Not publicly documented. |
| Zone enforcement | Automatic speed reduction in slow zones, ride termination in no-ride zones, and parking enforcement. | Basic operational zones. |
| Rider Experience & Engagement | ||
| Rider wallet & top-up | Built-in wallet with top-up, referral credits, and promotional balances. | Not documented. |
| Identity verification | Built-in ID verification (selfie plus document) at no per-check cost. | Not documented. |
| Insurance workflow | Built-in per-ride insurance acceptance flow with configurable coverage options. | Not offered. |
| Loyalty / rewards program | Ride credits, streak bonuses, and tier rewards. | Not documented. |
| Referral program | Configurable rewards for referrer and referee. | Not documented. |
| Push notifications | Automated ride reminders, promotions, and fleet alerts. | Available through the Hopp app. |
| In-app ride flow | Find, unlock, pause, and pay in your branded app. | Find, unlock, pause, and pay in the Hopp app. |
| IoT & Vehicle Control | ||
| IoT model | Hardware-agnostic across OKAI, Segway, NIU, Yadea, Smartcar, Teltonika, and more. | Locked to Hopp-supplied scooters with built-in IoT. Manufacturer not disclosed. |
| Real-time telemetry | Live GPS, battery, speed, and trip data at 10-second intervals. | Location and battery monitoring built into Hopp scooters. |
| Remote commands | Lock, unlock, locate, alarm, and speed limit from the dashboard or API. | Remote lock and unlock supported. |
| Bluetooth unlock | Supported via IoT integrations for offline and low-signal areas. | Not documented. |
| Multi-vendor hardware | Bring any compatible vehicle and IoT provider. | Hopp hardware only. |
| Vehicle procurement | Help sourcing vehicles across multiple vendors. | Wholesale Hopp scooters and parts through Hopp's manufacturer relationships. |
| Operations & Automation | ||
| Maintenance & repair tracking | Built-in maintenance logs and vehicle health monitoring. | Repairs and maintenance logging included. |
| Employee shift & hour tracking | Role-based team management with audit trails. | Employee shift logging and hour tracking included. |
| Demand heat maps & rebalancing | Demand heat maps and rebalancing tools. | Real-time redistribution recommendations included. |
| Accounting & reporting | Automated payouts, receipts, and revenue reporting. | Automatic accounting included. |
| Dispute & chargeback handling | Managed plan handles Stripe disputes, evidence submission, and chargeback defense. | Franchisee handles payment disputes locally. |
| Fraud detection | Built-in detection for duplicate accounts, suspicious ride patterns, and payment anomalies. | Not documented. |
| Tax compliance | Automated W-9 collection, 1099-K generation, and sales tax calculation and remittance tracking. | No US tax tooling; Hopp has no US operations. |
| Partner & revenue payouts | Automated partner and revenue-share payouts from net deposited. | Royalty deducted by Hopp from net revenue. |
| Support & Services | ||
| Support location | US-based team, English-first, included on every plan. | Remote from Reykjavik, Iceland. |
| US presence | US company serving US operators. | No US presence. All locations are in Europe, the Caribbean, and Bahrain. |
| Managed operations | Managed plan runs rider support, payments, disputes, and fraud for you. | Franchisee runs local operations; Hopp provides guidance and playbooks. |
| Onboarding & launch speed | Hands-on onboarding with launch in as little as 7 days. | Franchise onboarding with launch in about 2 weeks. |
| Marketing support | Marketing support for building your own brand. | Ready-made Hopp-branded marketing collateral. |
| Operator playbook | Playbooks for resorts, hotels, campuses, and communities. | Proven franchise playbook for towns of 20,000 to 150,000 residents. |
| Scale & Track Record | ||
| Deployments | 127+ active fleets. | 60+ locations across 12 countries. |
| Rides / usage processed | 2.4M+ rides processed on the platform. | Over 10 million scooter kilometers across the network. |
| Funding stage | Revenue-generating and independently operated. | Venture-backed early stage; raised $2.8M from Brunnur Ventures in 2021. |
| Vehicle footprint | Fleets ranging from 4 to thousands of vehicles. | About 2,300 scooters and 170,000 users reported at its 2021 raise; growing since. |
| Target market | Resorts, hotels, campgrounds, universities, and communities, primarily US. | Small and mid-size European towns overlooked by major operators. |
| Rider base ownership | You own your brand and rider base. | Riders belong to the Hopp brand and app. |
Feature Comparison
White-label / own branding
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Operate as Hopp
Own the operator brand & rider base
Levy Fleets
Hopp
No franchise fee
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Fee reported ~$5,000
No ongoing royalty
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Royalty reported ~18% of net revenue
No mandatory hardware purchase
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Min investment reported ~$25,000
Software-only per-vehicle pricing option
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Flexible terms without franchise lock-in
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Hardware-agnostic / multi-vendor IoT
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Hopp hardware only
E-scooter support
Levy Fleets
Hopp
E-bike support
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Scooter-only franchise
Golf cart & LSV support
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Moped support
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Car integration (Smartcar)
Levy Fleets
Hopp
White-label rider app
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Hopp-branded app
Operator / field-team app
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Single app for ops staff
Fleet management dashboard
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Geofencing & zone management
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Basic operational zones
Dynamic pricing
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Reservations / pre-booking
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Subscription / CaaS module
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Rider wallet & top-up
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Loyalty / rewards program
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Referral program
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Identity verification included
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Insurance workflow
Levy Fleets
Hopp
End-ride parking photo verification
Levy Fleets
Hopp
AI damage detection (Google Gemini)
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Condition reports
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Violation management system
Levy Fleets
Hopp
MDS feed included
Levy Fleets
Hopp
GBFS feed included
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Full API access & webhooks
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Real-time telemetry (GPS / battery)
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Remote lock / unlock / locate
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Lock & unlock
Bluetooth unlock
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Maintenance & repair tracking
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Employee shift / hour tracking
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Heat maps / redistribution tools
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Automatic accounting
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Inventory management
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Dispute & chargeback handling
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Fraud detection
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Tax compliance tools (W-9, 1099-K)
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Built-in payment processing (Stripe)
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Runs through Hopp
Managed rider support
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Franchisee runs local support
US-based support
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Iceland-based
US market presence
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Transactional email system
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Push notifications
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Multi-language support
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Hardware financing for operators
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Up to 80% via Start-Hopp
Ready-made brand + marketing collateral
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Hopp brand
Small-town franchise playbook
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Towns of 20k-150k
Bundled wholesale hardware pricing
Levy Fleets
Hopp
Hopp scooters only
Feature
Levy Fleets
Hopp
| Feature | Levy Fleets | Hopp |
|---|---|---|
| White-label / own branding | Operate as Hopp | |
| Own the operator brand & rider base | ||
| No franchise fee | Fee reported ~$5,000 | |
| No ongoing royalty | Royalty reported ~18% of net revenue | |
| No mandatory hardware purchase | Min investment reported ~$25,000 | |
| Software-only per-vehicle pricing option | ||
| Flexible terms without franchise lock-in | ||
| Hardware-agnostic / multi-vendor IoT | Hopp hardware only | |
| E-scooter support | ||
| E-bike support | Scooter-only franchise | |
| Golf cart & LSV support | ||
| Moped support | ||
| Car integration (Smartcar) | ||
| White-label rider app | Hopp-branded app | |
| Operator / field-team app | Single app for ops staff | |
| Fleet management dashboard | ||
| Geofencing & zone management | Basic operational zones | |
| Dynamic pricing | ||
| Reservations / pre-booking | ||
| Subscription / CaaS module | ||
| Rider wallet & top-up | ||
| Loyalty / rewards program | ||
| Referral program | ||
| Identity verification included | ||
| Insurance workflow | ||
| End-ride parking photo verification | ||
| AI damage detection (Google Gemini) | ||
| Condition reports | ||
| Violation management system | ||
| MDS feed included | ||
| GBFS feed included | ||
| Full API access & webhooks | ||
| Real-time telemetry (GPS / battery) | ||
| Remote lock / unlock / locate | Lock & unlock | |
| Bluetooth unlock | ||
| Maintenance & repair tracking | ||
| Employee shift / hour tracking | ||
| Heat maps / redistribution tools | ||
| Automatic accounting | ||
| Inventory management | ||
| Dispute & chargeback handling | ||
| Fraud detection | ||
| Tax compliance tools (W-9, 1099-K) | ||
| Built-in payment processing (Stripe) | Runs through Hopp | |
| Managed rider support | Franchisee runs local support | |
| US-based support | Iceland-based | |
| US market presence | ||
| Transactional email system | ||
| Push notifications | ||
| Multi-language support | ||
| Hardware financing for operators | Up to 80% via Start-Hopp | |
| Ready-made brand + marketing collateral | Hopp brand | |
| Small-town franchise playbook | Towns of 20k-150k | |
| Bundled wholesale hardware pricing | Hopp scooters only |
When to Choose Each Platform
Choose Levy Fleets if you...
- You want to build and own your own brand instead of operating under the Hopp name
- You want to avoid a franchise fee, an ongoing royalty, and a mandatory hardware purchase
- You need hardware flexibility to mix vehicle types and IoT providers
- You run scooters plus e-bikes, golf carts, mopeds, LSVs, or cars, not scooters only
- You operate in the US and need US-based support plus MDS, GBFS, and US tax compliance
- You want advanced tools like parking photo verification, AI damage detection, dynamic pricing, loyalty, and an insurance workflow
- You want to launch in as little as 7 days and start with as few as 4 scooters
Choose Hopp if you...
- You want a fully turnkey, single-brand franchise and are comfortable running it as Hopp
- You need financing and want up to 80% of the scooter order financed via Start-Hopp
- You are launching in a small or mid-size European town where Hopp already has a presence
- You want Iceland-tested scooter hardware built for cold, harsh climates
- You prefer a ready-made brand with marketing collateral and a proven small-town playbook over building your own
Why Operators Choose Levy Over Hopp
No franchise fee, no royalty, and no mandatory hardware purchase. Levy charges 20% of GMV on the Managed plan (15% at 100-249 vehicles on annual terms) or $14/vehicle/mo Software-Only at 100-249, with a $250/mo minimum.
Your brand, not Hopp's. Levy is white-label, so you own the rider app, the brand, and the rider base instead of operating under someone else's name.
Hardware-agnostic and multi-vendor. Use OKAI, Segway, NIU, Yadea, Smartcar, and more instead of a single mandated scooter. Hopp locks franchisees to Hopp-supplied hardware only.
Multi-vehicle support: e-scooters, e-bikes, golf carts, mopeds, LSVs, and cars, not scooters only.
US-based support and US market presence, versus a small Reykjavik-based team with no US operations.
A deeper toolkit: parking photo verification, AI damage detection, dynamic pricing, violation management, MDS and GBFS feeds, US tax compliance, loyalty and referral programs, and an insurance workflow, none of which are documented for Hopp.
About Hopp
Hopp is an Icelandic micromobility franchise, not a SaaS platform. Instead of licensing software, entrepreneurs buy into the Hopp brand: they pay a franchise fee, purchase Hopp-branded scooters, and run a Hopp-branded operation in their city while Hopp collects an ongoing royalty on net revenue. Hopp supplies the rider app, an operator dashboard, the hardware, and onboarding support in return. Founded in 2019 and running a franchise program since 2020, Hopp lists 60+ locations across 12 countries, concentrated in small and mid-size European towns (20,000 to 150,000 residents) with expansion into the Caribbean and Bahrain. It has no US operations. A separate, unrelated US service also uses the name Hopp (gethopp.com); the Icelandic Hopp at hopp.bike is a different company with zero US presence.
Hopp Features
- Rider app to find, unlock, ride, pause, and pay
- Single app serving both riders and operations staff
- Operator dashboard for fleet management and inventory
- Employee shift logging and hour tracking
- Repairs and maintenance logging
- Automated demand analysis with heat maps
- Real-time redistribution recommendations
- Automatic accounting
- Built-in IoT for location tracking, locking, and battery monitoring
- Hopp-branded scooter hardware with wholesale parts pricing
- Brand licensing plus ready-made marketing collateral
- Regulatory assistance and franchise onboarding
- Up to 80% hardware financing via the Start-Hopp program
Hopp Pricing
Franchise directories such as topfranchise.com list a one-time franchise fee of about $5,000 and a minimum investment of about $25,000 to buy Hopp scooters, plus an ongoing royalty on net revenue reported at 18%. Hopp's own franchise page does not publish the royalty rate; it frames the entry as roughly EUR 31,250 for a 100+ scooter fleet, or about EUR 9,375 down through the Start-Hopp financing program (minimum 25% down payment, up to 80% financed, repaid as a percentage of monthly revenue). Hopp cites turnover of $162 to $247 per scooter per month and claims most franchisees reach ROI within a year. Hardware, the rider and operator apps, the dashboard, onboarding, and support are bundled into the franchise. Because the royalty is deducted for the life of the franchise on top of the hardware already purchased, the total cost of entry stacks a franchise fee, a hardware buy-in, and a perpetual revenue cut.
Ready to Launch Your Fleet?
See why operators of all sizes choose Levy Fleets. Flexible pricing, full feature set on every plan, and US-based support included.