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AfterShip vs Locate2u

AfterShip logo

AfterShip

Logistics

Shipment tracking and logistics platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Locate2u logo

Locate2u

Logistics

One platform fee for route optimization, fleet visibility and proof of delivery

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); Locate2u pricing quoted in AUD, not USD, requiring currency conversion for US customers
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AfterShip and Locate2u actually diverge.

Attributes where AfterShip and Locate2u differ
AttributeAfterShipLocate2u
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded2011Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Locate2u

Nothing recorded that AfterShip does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

AfterShip

  • Shippingnot Locate2u
  • Returns trackingnot Locate2u

Locate2u

  • Planning optimized multi-stop routes in secondsnot AfterShip
  • Real-time GPS fleet visibility and trackingnot AfterShip
  • Proof of delivery via signature and photo capturenot AfterShip
  • Branded customer tracking and automated notificationsnot 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)

Locate2u

  • Pricing quoted in AUD, not USD, requiring currency conversion for US customers
  • Starting price is AUD 1,100/month (approximately USD 730), significantly higher than many competitors

Pricing, plan by plan

AfterShip

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

Locate2u

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Locate2u review.

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 Locate2u if

Nothing in the data separates Locate2u from AfterShip on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Locate2u review

Questions people ask

Is AfterShip or Locate2u better?
Neither clearly leads. AfterShip starts at Free and Locate2u at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AfterShip or Locate2u?
AfterShip has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AfterShip and On request for Locate2u.
Does AfterShip or Locate2u run on more platforms?
AfterShip runs on Web, Mobile. Locate2u runs on Web.
Can I use AfterShip for free?
Yes. AfterShip has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Locate2u 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 Locate2u is typically brought in for.
What can AfterShip do that Locate2u cannot?
AfterShip covers Shipment tracking, Multi-carrier, Returns management, Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Locate2u: How much does Locate2u cost?

Locate2u's Platform plan starts at AUD 1,100/month (approximately USD 730) and scales with functionality. The Enterprise plan requires a custom quote. Optional modules for AI Agents, White Label, and API/Integrations are priced separately.

Source
Locate2u: Does Locate2u offer a free trial?

Yes, Locate2u offers a free trial period with no credit card required and full feature access to evaluate the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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Locate2u: Are there additional costs for Locate2u add-ons?

Yes, optional modules are priced separately including AI Agents for dispatch and customer service, White Label custom branding, and API/Integrations for REST API and webhooks. All modules can be added to either Platform or Enterprise plans.

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