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Descartes MacroPoint vs Logiwa

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Descartes MacroPoint

Logistics

Freight visibility network that tracks loads across carriers using ELD, telematics and driver mobile data

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Logiwa

Logistics

Cloud fulfillment platform for 3PLs

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Descartes MacroPoint pricing is per tracked load and unpublished, and rates fall steeply with volume, so a small broker pays a much higher unit price than a large one for identical service and has little negotiating leverage.; Logiwa no pricing is published at any level
  • They diverge on capability: Descartes MacroPoint covers Carrier network, Logiwa covers Warehouse management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Descartes MacroPoint and Logiwa actually diverge.

Attributes where Descartes MacroPoint and Logiwa differ
AttributeDescartes MacroPointLogiwa
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-based
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 Descartes MacroPoint

  • Carrier network
  • Multi-source tracking
  • Predictive ETA
  • Exception alerts
  • Multimodal
  • Capacity matching
  • API and TMS integration
  • Customer portals

Only in Logiwa

  • Warehouse management
  • Order fulfillment
  • Inventory control
  • Billing automation
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • ShipStation

What people use each for

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

Descartes MacroPoint

  • A freight broker whose largest customer has made tracking compliance a contract conditionnot Logiwa
  • A shipper wanting one tracking view across dozens of carriers rather than a portal per carriernot Logiwa
  • A 3PL measuring carrier performance on dwell and on-time arrival with data the carrier cannot disputenot Logiwa
  • An operation replacing check calls, where the labour saving alone justifies the per-load feenot Logiwa

Logiwa

  • Warehouse management for third party logistics providers and brandsnot Descartes MacroPoint
  • Order fulfilment and inventory control across ecommerce channelsnot Descartes MacroPoint

Where each one falls short

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

Descartes MacroPoint

  • Pricing is per tracked load and unpublished, and rates fall steeply with volume, so a small broker pays a much higher unit price than a large one for identical service and has little negotiating leverage.
  • Tracking depends on carrier consent, so coverage on any given lane is a percentage rather than a guarantee, and the carriers most likely to be untracked are the small ones causing the exceptions you care about.
  • Driver mobile tracking as the fallback depends on drivers accepting location sharing, and refusal rates mean visibility gaps that appear as service failures to your customer.
  • Ocean and air visibility is materially less mature than domestic North American truckload, so a global shipper ends up running a second platform for international freight.
  • MacroPoint is one product inside a large acquisitive software group, so roadmap attention and support responsiveness are set by Descartes portfolio priorities rather than by visibility customers.

Logiwa

  • No pricing is published at any level
  • Cost is driven by fulfilment volume and complexity rather than user count, and neither the unit nor the rate is stated
  • No minimum commitment is disclosed
  • A discovery call is required before any figure is given

Pricing, plan by plan

Descartes MacroPoint

On request
  • Descartes MacroPoint$undefined/year
    • Priced per tracked load with rates varying by mode and volume
    • Per-load rates fall substantially at high volume, so small shippers pay more per load
    • Annual subscription with minimum commitments

Logiwa

On request
  • Starter$400/month
    • Core WMS
    • 5 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$800/month
    • Full features
    • 15 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$1500/month
    • Custom solutions
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Descartes MacroPoint if

  • You need carrier network.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want multi-source tracking.
Descartes MacroPoint review

Choose Logiwa if

  • You need warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want order fulfillment.
Logiwa review

Questions people ask

Is Descartes MacroPoint or Logiwa better?
Neither clearly leads. Descartes MacroPoint starts at On request and Logiwa at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Descartes MacroPoint or Logiwa?
Descartes MacroPoint starts at On request and Logiwa at On request.
Does Descartes MacroPoint or Logiwa run on more platforms?
Descartes MacroPoint runs on Web, iOS, Android. Logiwa runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
What is Descartes MacroPoint best used for?
Descartes MacroPoint is most often used for a freight broker whose largest customer has made tracking compliance a contract condition, a shipper wanting one tracking view across dozens of carriers rather than a portal per carrier, a 3pl measuring carrier performance on dwell and on-time arrival with data the carrier cannot dispute, an operation replacing check calls, where the labour saving alone justifies the per-load fee. Of those, a freight broker whose largest customer has made tracking compliance a contract condition and a shipper wanting one tracking view across dozens of carriers rather than a portal per carrier are not what Logiwa is typically brought in for.
What can Descartes MacroPoint do that Logiwa cannot?
Descartes MacroPoint covers Carrier network, Multi-source tracking, Predictive ETA, Exception alerts. Logiwa covers Warehouse management, Order fulfillment, Inventory control, Billing automation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Descartes MacroPoint: How is MacroPoint priced?

Per tracked load, varying by mode and volume, quoted per customer. Nothing is published as a list price.

Logiwa: How much does Logiwa cost?

Logiwa does not publish pricing on its website. Pricing is custom and determined through a personalized consultation to understand specific workflows, integration needs, and growth goals. Logiwa emphasizes unlimited users and no per-seat charges regardless of team size.

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Descartes MacroPoint: What happens when a carrier has no telematics?

A driver mobile app is used as a fallback, which depends on the driver agreeing to share location.

Logiwa: What is included in Logiwa pricing?

All Logiwa plans include unlimited users, core WMS functionality, standard integrations, and support with no hidden fees or surprise feature unlocks. Pricing scales with business volume rather than per-seat charges, and critical features remain available across all plan levels.

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Descartes MacroPoint: Is it only North American trucking?

No, it covers ocean, rail, LTL and parcel too, but truckload in North America is where coverage is strongest.

Logiwa: Does Logiwa offer a free trial?

Logiwa does not explicitly offer a free tier, but prospective customers can book a no-obligation demo to evaluate the platform before requesting a custom pricing quote.

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Descartes MacroPoint: Who owns it?

Descartes Systems Group, which acquired MacroPoint in 2017 and retains it as a named product.

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