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AfterShip vs Detrack

AfterShip logo

AfterShip

Logistics

Shipment tracking and logistics platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Detrack logo

Detrack

Logistics

Delivery management billed per driver with proof of delivery and route tracking

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • 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); Detrack pricing is per driver, not per user account
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AfterShip and Detrack actually diverge.

Attributes where AfterShip and Detrack differ
AttributeAfterShipDetrack
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded2011Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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 Detrack

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 Detrack
  • Returns trackingnot Detrack

Detrack

  • Last-mile delivery trackingnot AfterShip
  • Field service dispatchnot AfterShip
  • Customer delivery 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)

Detrack

  • Pricing is per driver, not per user account
  • No published free tier; 14-day free trial only

Pricing, plan by plan

AfterShip

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

Detrack

Free
  • Pro$29/month
    • Per driver pricing
    • Proof of delivery
    • Driver tracking
  • Advanced$39/month
    • Per driver pricing
    • All Pro features
    • Route optimization

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.

Choose Detrack if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is AfterShip or Detrack better?
Neither clearly leads. AfterShip starts at Free and Detrack at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AfterShip or Detrack?
AfterShip starts at Free and Detrack at Free.
Does AfterShip or Detrack run on more platforms?
AfterShip runs on Web, Mobile. Detrack runs on Web.
Can I use AfterShip for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is AfterShip best used for?
AfterShip is most often used for shipping, returns tracking. Of those, shipping and returns tracking are not what Detrack is typically brought in for.
What can AfterShip do that Detrack cannot?
AfterShip covers Shipment tracking, Multi-carrier, Returns management, Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Detrack: How much does Detrack cost?

Detrack charges $29/driver/month for Pro and $39/driver/month for Advanced, with 10% annual discounts and a 14-day free trial available.

Source
Detrack: Does Detrack charge per office user?

No, Detrack charges only per driver. Office staff including dispatchers, admins, and managers are unlimited and free.

Source
Detrack: What are Detrack's key pricing differences between Pro and Advanced?

Pro at $29/driver/month includes proof of delivery and tracking. Advanced at $39/driver/month adds route optimization, vehicle safety checks, and advanced analytics.

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