The #1 Monta alternative is free.
Plugchoice manages, smartens and bills any OCPP charger, just like Monta. With no per-socket fees, no surprise charges and no lock-in.
Trusted by teams across EV charging
€0
every charger, forever
OCPP Proxy
Route to any backend and switch in one click.
Locked in
Chargers are tied to Monta as their backend.
Owner app
A remote control for the chargers you run. A world first, and still the only one.
Driver app
For paying to charge at public points.
Whitelabel for €29/mo
Set it up yourself. A flat monthly fee for your whole company.
Whitelabel
Contact Monta for a price, then they build it for you.
Billing at €5.95 per charger
A flat monthly price, with no cut of your charging sessions.
€5 to €8, plus a 2% cut
€5 per AC socket and €8 per DC each month, then 2% of every billed charge.
Free to start. No credit card, no sales call, nothing to cancel.
Safe migrations, a future-proof fleet.
Your chargers connect once to the Plugchoice proxy and stay there. From there, route to Monta or any other backend, run none at all, and switch in one click. No reinstalls, no downtime, no lock-in.
Plugchoice
OCPP Proxy
Plugchoice
Always connected
Monta
Switch anytime
Always on Plugchoice
Chargers connect once and never need to move again.
Any backend, one click
Route to Monta or 220+ other operators, switched whenever you like.
No lock-in, ever
Change or drop a backend without touching a single charger.
Feature by feature, with the price attached.
The Plugchoice platform is free. With Monta, every line below sits behind a plan that starts at €500 a month.
Take a look inside Plugchoice.
One portal to configure, monitor, smarten and bill every OCPP charger you run. Free to start.
363
charger brands supported
1,029
charger models run
221
operators connected
Plugchoice vs Monta: common questions
Is Plugchoice a real alternative to Monta?
Yes. Plugchoice manages, smartens and bills any OCPP charger, the same core jobs people use Monta for. It is free, with no transaction fees and public pricing.
Is Plugchoice really free?
The platform is free: charger management, monitoring, logging, cards and transactions all cost €0. Optional modules like Smart Charging and Billing are paid, and those prices are public.
Does Plugchoice take a 2% cut like Monta?
No. Plugchoice never takes a percentage of a charging session. Monta's published Advanced plan charges a 2% transaction fee on billed charges.
Can I switch from Monta to Plugchoice?
Yes. The OCPP proxy lets Plugchoice run alongside Monta, so you reroute chargers when you are ready. Any brand, no lock-in.
How does smart charging compare?
Plugchoice has a dedicated module: load balancing, solar, peak shaving and dynamic tariffs on real meter data. Monta's load management leans on each charger's OCPP support.
Does Plugchoice have an app?
Yes. Plugchoice is the only OCPP owner app in the world: a remote control for your own chargers. There is also driver charging for public points.
Is Plugchoice cheaper than Monta for billing?
Yes. Billing & Invoicing is a flat €5.95 per charger a month. With Monta, billing rides on the platform fee plus a 2% cut.
Same chargers. Smarter software. No surprises.
Connect your first charger in minutes. It is free, with nothing to cancel.
About this comparison
Monta and the Monta logo are trademarks of Monta ApS. All other names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This is an independent comparison published by Plugchoice. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Monta. Every detail about Monta was taken from publicly available sources and was accurate to the best of our knowledge on the dates shown. Pricing and features change often, so please confirm the current details with each provider before deciding.
Sources
- 1.Monta pricing page, monta.com/en/pricing, checked 22 May 2026.
- 2.Monta reviews on Trustpilot, trustpilot.com/review/monta.com. Rated 3.0 out of 5 from more than 4,000 reviews, checked 22 May 2026.