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AfterShip vs FourKites

AfterShip logo

AfterShip

Logistics

Shipment tracking and logistics platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FourKites logo

FourKites

Maritime

Real-time supply chain visibility

From
$2000/month
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); FourKites no pricing plans or costs published. FourKites operates an Outcome-as-a-Service model and does not publish standard seat-based pricing
  • They diverge on capability: AfterShip covers Shipment tracking, FourKites covers Real-time tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AfterShip and FourKites actually diverge.

Attributes where AfterShip and FourKites differ
AttributeAfterShipFourKites
Starting priceFree$2000/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Ios, Android, Api
CategoryLogisticsMaritime
Founded20112014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 FourKites

  • Real-time tracking
  • Predictive ETAs
  • Exception alerts
  • Yard management
  • TMS platforms
  • ERP systems
  • WMS
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

AfterShip

  • Shippingnot FourKites
  • Returns trackingnot FourKites

FourKites

  • Automating carrier status inquiries in customer service chat and emailnot AfterShip
  • Creating shipments automatically from supplier documents and linking to POsnot AfterShip
  • Scheduling dock appointments and rescheduling based on shipment ETAsnot AfterShip
  • Resolving shipment inquiry questions automatically without escalationnot AfterShip
  • Collecting missing proof-of-delivery documents across multiple channelsnot 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)

FourKites

  • No pricing plans or costs published. FourKites operates an Outcome-as-a-Service model and does not publish standard seat-based pricing
  • Pricing requires direct contact with sales and personalized consultation

Pricing, plan by plan

AfterShip

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

FourKites

$2000/month
  • Professional$5000/month
    • Multi-modal tracking
    • Predictive ETAs
    • Analytics

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 FourKites if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want predictive etas.
FourKites review

Questions people ask

Is AfterShip or FourKites better?
Neither clearly leads. AfterShip starts at Free and FourKites at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AfterShip or FourKites?
AfterShip has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AfterShip and $2000/month for FourKites.
Does AfterShip or FourKites run on more platforms?
AfterShip runs on Web, Mobile. FourKites runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use AfterShip for free?
Yes. AfterShip has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. FourKites starts at $2000/month.
What is AfterShip best used for?
AfterShip is most often used for shipping, returns tracking. Of those, shipping and returns tracking are not what FourKites is typically brought in for.
What can AfterShip do that FourKites cannot?
AfterShip covers Shipment tracking, Multi-carrier, Returns management, Analytics. FourKites covers Real-time tracking, Predictive ETAs, Exception alerts, Yard management. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FourKites: What is FourKites' pricing model?

FourKites operates an Outcome-as-a-Service model rather than traditional seat-based pricing. The company states: 'We do not sell seats. We replace work.'

Source
FourKites: How do I get FourKites pricing?

FourKites does not publish pricing on their website. Customers must contact their sales team through 'Talk to an Outcome Advisor' calls-to-action or contact forms to discuss implementation and pricing.

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