Rally vs Allstar: The Modern Fleet Card Alternative
Rally gives fleets broader route freedom across the UK and Europe, simpler pricing, and one Visa-backed platform for fuel, EV charging, tolls, parking, and broader approved business spend - with no Rally-branded driver app required.
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Head-to-Head
How Rally compares to Allstar, feature by feature.
Acceptance, pricing, EV charging, driver workflows, and finance - see where Rally and Allstar differ.
Allstar is a UK incumbent owned by Corpay (formerly FleetCor) with a modular product family - Allstar One for fuel, Chargepass for combined fuel and EV, Supermarket+ for low-cost fuel, and Plus for Visa-network business credit, plus add-ons such as ServicePoint and the Co-Pilot app. That setup can work well for UK operators who want a familiar network-led provider. Rally takes a different approach: one open-network, Visa-backed platform that covers fuel, EV charging, tolls, parking, maintenance, and broader approved business spend across the UK, EU, and beyond.
Open-market buying power
Drivers can choose lower-cost stations in the real world instead of depending on discount sites or curated acceptance networks.
Discount-site savings
Allstar promotes savings through discount diesel sites and network pricing, but the economics still depend on accepted sites and card setup.
Visa-backed route freedom
Rally works anywhere Visa is accepted for fuel across the UK, EU, and beyond, giving drivers wider practical coverage.
Large but UK-only network
Allstar accepts at over 7,700 sites covering 90% of UK fuel sites, plus an 88,000+ connector EV network (78% fast, rapid, and ultra-rapid) powered by Plugsurfing - but it remains UK-only and routes drivers through accepted locations.
No app friction
Drivers can use WhatsApp, SMS, RFID, or the card itself for core workflows without another app or login.
App-centered EV flow
Allstar Co-Pilot is central for EV routing, availability, and in-app charging across most of the network.
Receipt-to-ledger automation
Rally captures receipts via WhatsApp or web, matches them automatically, extracts VAT, and syncs directly into accounting systems.
Portal-led management
Allstar Online gives visibility and HMRC-compliant invoices, but public materials focus more on portal control than direct receipt-to-ledger automation.
One platform for fleet and business spend
Fuel, charging, tolls, parking, maintenance, office purchases, and broader business spend can live in one system.
Modular product family
Allstar splits fuel, EV, and broader business spend across products such as Allstar One, Chargepass, and Allstar Plus.
Average fuel savings
Fleets switching from network-led fuel cards typically save 5-10% because drivers can buy where prices are lowest.
Fuel acceptance
Rally works anywhere Visa is accepted for fuel, giving fleets broader practical coverage across the UK and Europe.
Accounting integrations
Rally connects directly to the finance stack instead of stopping at invoices and portal reporting.
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Feature Comparison
The full Rally vs Allstar comparison.
Every dimension that matters to fleet operators - from route freedom and EV charging to admin workload and broader spend coverage.
| Comparison point | Allstar | |
|---|---|---|
| What it isHow each provider is set up | RallyA modern, Visa-backed fleet spend platform built for fuel, EV charging, tolls, parking, and broader day-to-day business spend. | AllstarA modular UK-focused card family built around fuel, EV charging, vehicle services, and business payments. |
| Acceptance and route freedomWhere drivers can fuel and charge | Rally99% acceptance across the UK, EU, and beyond wherever Visa is accepted. | AllstarOver 7,700 UK fuel sites (~90% of UK forecourts) and an 88,000+ connector UK EV network. UK-only - no European fuel acceptance under the Allstar brand. |
| How fleets save moneyWhat drives lower total spend | RallyOpen-market buying power helps fleets save 5-10% on fuel on average by accessing lower-cost stations. | AllstarSavings come from the 1,600+ site Discount Diesel network - up to 8p per litre on Allstar One when the card is swiped - plus Supermarket+ savings of up to 5p per litre off NAPP at participating supermarkets. |
| Fees and pricing transparencyHow predictable the commercial model is | RallyFlat fee per active driver, no admin fees on top, and no markups on non-fuel purchases. | AllstarAllstar publishes a standard charges process, notes additional charges on product pages, and varies features by product and add-on. |
| Onboarding frictionHow easy it is to get started | RallyFast online setup with no deposit and no credit check in Rally's public offer. | AllstarInstant decisions on the standard fuel cards. Allstar Plus is a Visa business credit card and follows the usual credit-card path: subject to status, full credit check, and incorporated-business eligibility only. |
| What the card can actually pay forHow broad the spend coverage is | RallyFuel, EV charging, tolls, parking, office purchases, maintenance, and everyday business spend in one platform. | AllstarFuel, EV, AA Breakdown, and M6toll come bundled with the fuel cards. ServicePoint (SMR) is an optional add-on. Broader business spend lives on Allstar Plus, a separate Visa business credit card for incorporated businesses only. |
| Driver experienceWhat drivers need to do day to day | RallyNo app friction. Drivers can use WhatsApp, SMS, RFID, or the card itself. | AllstarAllstar Co-Pilot supports routing, availability, and charge-and-pay flows, making the app more central to EV use. |
| EV chargingRally ChargeHow charging works in practice | RallyRally Charge covers 20+ countries with WhatsApp, SMS, and RFID flows plus full session breakdowns. | AllstarAllstar Chargepass covers 88,000+ UK connectors (78% fast, rapid, and ultra-rapid) and ~85% of UK motorway sites via Plugsurfing, with the Co-Pilot app handling remote start and pay at 98% of the network - but it is UK-only and app-led. |
| Finance and accountingRally AccountingHow spend reaches the books | RallyDirect accounting integrations, receipt capture via WhatsApp or web, VAT extraction, and one platform that can replace separate expense tooling. | AllstarHMRC-compliant invoicing and online reporting are strong, but public materials emphasize invoice and portal workflows over built-in receipt automation. |
| Best fitWho each provider suits best | RallyBest for fleets that want lower total spend, broader acceptance, fewer tools, less admin, and simpler driver workflows. | AllstarBest for UK fleets that want a large incumbent network with separate products for fuel, EV, servicing, and business payments. |
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Why Rally
Built for fleets that want one system instead of a card stack.
Rally gives operators wider European acceptance, less admin, and broader spend coverage without splitting work across multiple products.
Broader route freedom
Drivers can use the cheapest practical station rather than steering toward a curated network of accepted sites.
Lower total fuel spend
Savings come from open-market choice and cleaner economics, not only from discount sites or network-led pricing schemes.
One platform for all spend
Rally covers fleet and broader business spend in one place instead of splitting capabilities across different cards and add-ons.
No Rally-branded driver app required
Core tasks work through channels drivers already have - WhatsApp, SMS, RFID, or the card itself - which reduces rollout friction.
Built-in accounting automation
Receipt capture, AI matching, VAT extraction, and direct integrations reduce the manual work portal-only setups often leave behind.
Simpler buying decision
Rally keeps the commercial model easier to understand, with fewer moving parts than a modular card family.
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Why Fleets Switch
Five reasons fleets are moving from Allstar to Rally.
What changes when fleets move from a network-led UK card stack to an open-network fleet spend platform.
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Drivers stopped hunting for accepted sites
Visa-backed acceptance gives drivers wider practical fuel coverage across the UK and Europe without routing around a closed list.
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Fuel buying became more price-driven
Open-market refuelling lets teams capture lower-cost stations directly instead of relying on selected discount locations.
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One system replaced multiple products
Rally handles fuel, charging, parking, tolls, maintenance, and broader spend without forcing fleets into separate cards or add-ons.
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EV charging got lighter for drivers
Drivers can charge via WhatsApp, SMS, or RFID without installing a Rally-branded app.
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Finance spent less time reconciling
Direct integrations and receipt-to-ledger automation cut down the invoice and portal work that often remains in traditional setups.
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Honest Assessment
Which is right for your fleet?
Allstar is the better fit if you...
- Want a familiar UK incumbent with separate products for fuel, EV charging, servicing, and business payments
- Operate mainly in the UK and are comfortable with network-led fuel and charging acceptance
- Value Allstar's HMRC invoicing, UK site coverage, and modular add-ons more than one unified spend platform
Rally is the better fit if you...
- Want broader acceptance across the UK and Europe
- Want lower total spend through open-market fuel buying
- Need one platform for fleet and broader approved business spend
- Prefer driver workflows that do not require a new fleet app
- Want direct accounting automation and less admin
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