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Descartes MacroPoint vs Veeqo

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Descartes MacroPoint

Logistics

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Veeqo

Logistics

Multichannel order management and shipping owned by Amazon

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Veeqo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Descartes MacroPoint pricing is per tracked load and unpublished, and rates fall steeply with volume, so a small broker pays a much higher unit price than a large one for identical service and has little negotiating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.; Veeqo inventory and High Volume plan pricing may vary based on order volume
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Descartes MacroPoint and Veeqo differ
AttributeDescartes MacroPointVeeqo
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb

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 Descartes MacroPoint

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

Only in Veeqo

Nothing recorded that Descartes MacroPoint does not also cover.

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 Veeqo
  • A shipper wanting one tracking view across dozens of carriers rather than a portal per carriernot Veeqo
  • A 3PL measuring carrier performance on dwell and on-time arrival with data the carrier cannot disputenot Veeqo
  • An operation replacing check calls, where the labour saving alone justifies the per-load feenot Veeqo

Veeqo

  • Order managementnot Descartes MacroPoint
  • Multi-channel shippingnot Descartes MacroPoint
  • Inventory synchronizationnot Descartes MacroPoint
  • Enterprise logisticsnot 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.

Veeqo

  • Inventory and High Volume plan pricing may vary based on order volume
  • Free shipping plan limited to 10 free listings per month (coming soon feature)

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

Veeqo

Free
  • Shipping PlanFree
    • Unlimited orders and shipments
    • Unlimited users and warehouses
    • Pre-negotiated rates with shipping carriers
  • Inventory Plan$19/month
    • All Shipping features plus automated inventory sync
    • Demand forecasting
    • Veeqo scanner access
  • High Volume Plan$350/month
    • All Shipping and Inventory features
    • NetSuite ERP integration
    • Priority 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 Veeqo if

  • You want to start without paying.
Veeqo review

Questions people ask

Is Descartes MacroPoint or Veeqo better?
Neither clearly leads. Descartes MacroPoint starts at On request and Veeqo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Descartes MacroPoint or Veeqo?
Veeqo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Descartes MacroPoint and Free for Veeqo.
Does Descartes MacroPoint or Veeqo run on more platforms?
Descartes MacroPoint runs on Web, iOS, Android. Veeqo runs on Web.
Can I use Veeqo for free?
Yes. Veeqo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Descartes MacroPoint starts at On request.
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 Veeqo is typically brought in for.
What can Descartes MacroPoint do that Veeqo cannot?
Descartes MacroPoint covers Carrier network, Multi-source tracking, Predictive ETA, Exception alerts.

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.

Veeqo: Is there a free version of Veeqo?

Yes, the Shipping Plan is completely free and includes unlimited orders, shipments, users, warehouses, and access to pre-negotiated carrier rates with Amazon Shipping, UPS, USPS, FedEx, DHL, and OnTrac.

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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.

Veeqo: How much does the Veeqo Inventory Plan cost?

The Inventory Plan starts at $19 per month USD and includes all Shipping features plus automated inventory sync, demand forecasting, scanner access, and picking optimization.

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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.

Veeqo: What does the Veeqo High Volume Plan add?

The High Volume Plan costs $350 per month and adds NetSuite ERP integration, priority support, a dedicated account manager, and API consulting services beyond the Inventory Plan features.

Source
Descartes MacroPoint: Who owns it?

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

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