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AfterShip vs Deposco

AfterShip logo

AfterShip

Logistics

Shipment tracking and logistics platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Deposco logo

Deposco

Logistics

Cloud warehouse and order management for fulfilment operations

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only AfterShip has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: AfterShip paid tracking tiers as captured 16 November 2024 were priced at $9, $99, and $199 per month with per-extra-shipment overage fees of $0.08 (lower tiers) or $0.12 (Premium plan); Deposco pricing is entirely quote-based, and the annual figure puts it out of reach for smaller operations that its marketing sometimes attracts
  • They diverge on capability: AfterShip covers Shipment tracking, Deposco covers Warehouse management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AfterShip and Deposco actually diverge.

Attributes where AfterShip and Deposco differ
AttributeAfterShipDeposco
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
Founded2011Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Logistics).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in AfterShip

  • Shipment tracking
  • Multi-carrier
  • Returns management
  • Analytics
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Email
  • Encryption

Only in Deposco

  • Warehouse management
  • Order management
  • Inventory visibility
  • 3PL support
  • Wave and batch picking
  • Carrier integration

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AfterShip

  • Shippingnot Deposco
  • Returns trackingnot Deposco

Deposco

  • E-commerce operations whose warehouse process has become the growth constraintnot AfterShip
  • Third-party logistics providers running multiple clients from shared facilitiesnot AfterShip
  • Retailers unifying store and warehouse inventory for omnichannel fulfilmentnot AfterShip
  • Companies needing real WMS capability without a multi-year enterprise implementationnot AfterShip

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

AfterShip

  • Paid tracking tiers as captured 16 November 2024 were priced at $9, $99, and $199 per month with per-extra-shipment overage fees of $0.08 (lower tiers) or $0.12 (Premium plan)

Deposco

  • Pricing is entirely quote-based, and the annual figure puts it out of reach for smaller operations that its marketing sometimes attracts
  • Implementation is still a project with process design and integration work, even though it is shorter than the enterprise incumbents
  • Less established than Manhattan or Blue Yonder, which matters in procurement processes that weight vendor longevity
  • Deep manufacturing execution is outside its scope, so operations needing both will run two systems
  • Reference customers cluster in retail and 3PL, so unusual verticals should ask hard questions about fit

Pricing, plan by plan

AfterShip

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic tracking
    • Limited shipments
  • Professional$99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited shipments

Deposco

On request
  • Bright Suite$undefined/year
    • Warehouse management
    • Order management
    • Inventory visibility

Which should you pick?

Choose AfterShip if

  • You need shipment tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want multi-carrier.
AfterShip review

Choose Deposco if

  • You need warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want order management.
Deposco review

Questions people ask

Is AfterShip or Deposco better?
Neither clearly leads. AfterShip starts at Free and Deposco at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AfterShip or Deposco?
AfterShip has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AfterShip and On request for Deposco.
Does AfterShip or Deposco run on more platforms?
AfterShip runs on Web, Mobile. Deposco runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use AfterShip for free?
Yes. AfterShip has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Deposco starts at On request.
What is AfterShip best used for?
AfterShip is most often used for shipping, returns tracking. Of those, shipping and returns tracking are not what Deposco is typically brought in for.
What can AfterShip do that Deposco cannot?
AfterShip covers Shipment tracking, Multi-carrier, Returns management, Analytics. Deposco covers Warehouse management, Order management, Inventory visibility, 3PL support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Deposco: What does Deposco cost?

Not published. It is an annual contract quoted on volume, sites and modules, and it is priced as enterprise software rather than as a per-user SaaS tool.

Deposco: How does it compare to Manhattan or Blue Yonder?

Comparable warehouse capability with a shorter implementation and lower entry cost. The incumbents are ahead on the largest and most complex networks.

Deposco: Is it suitable for 3PL?

Yes, explicitly. Multi-client warehousing with per-client billing is a first-class capability rather than an adaptation.

Deposco: Does it replace an ERP?

No. It handles warehouse and order execution and integrates with NetSuite, SAP and similar for finance and broader business processes.

Deposco: When do companies buy it?

Usually when order volume has outgrown a basic inventory tool and the warehouse itself has become the bottleneck. Below that point it is more system than the operation needs.

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