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Detrack vs Kuebix

Detrack logo

Detrack

Logistics

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Kuebix logo

Kuebix

Logistics

Shipper TMS known for its free tier, acquired by Trimble in 2020 and now sold inside the Trimble portfolio

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Detrack has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Detrack pricing is per driver, not per user account; Kuebix the free tier that made the product well known was the reason most buyers looked at it, and after the Trimble acquisition the entry level commercial terms are no longer what the widely circulated reviews describe, so any research older than the acquisition is misleading.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Detrack and Kuebix actually diverge.

Attributes where Detrack and Kuebix differ
AttributeDetrackKuebix
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, API

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 Detrack

Nothing recorded that Kuebix does not also cover.

Only in Kuebix

  • Rate shopping
  • Booking and tendering
  • Shipment tracking
  • Freight audit support
  • Community capacity
  • Reporting

What people use each for

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

Detrack

  • Last-mile delivery trackingnot Kuebix
  • Field service dispatchnot Kuebix
  • Customer delivery notificationsnot Kuebix

Kuebix

  • A small shipper with negotiated LTL rates that currently compares carriers in a spreadsheetnot Detrack
  • A distributor wanting to check carrier invoices against quoted rates without buying a freight audit servicenot Detrack
  • A shipper already invested in Trimble transportation technology and wanting the shipper side from the same vendornot Detrack
  • A logistics team needing basic lane and carrier spend reporting without an enterprise TMS implementationnot Detrack

Where each one falls short

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

Detrack

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

Kuebix

  • The free tier that made the product well known was the reason most buyers looked at it, and after the Trimble acquisition the entry level commercial terms are no longer what the widely circulated reviews describe, so any research older than the acquisition is misleading.
  • Ownership by Trimble means the roadmap is set against a portfolio strategy centred on carrier and fleet technology, and shipper side investment competes internally with products that sell to a different customer.
  • It is a rating and booking tool rather than a full transportation management system, so shippers with multi leg, international or complex allocation requirements outgrow it quickly.
  • Rate accuracy depends on the shipper loading and maintaining its own carrier contracts, and stale rate tables produce confident quotes that the carrier invoice then contradicts.
  • Support and account management now run through a large diversified vendor, and small shippers on entry level arrangements report less direct access than they had with the original company.

Pricing, plan by plan

Detrack

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

Kuebix

On request
  • Kuebix (Trimble Transportation)$undefined/year
    • Shipper rating, booking and tracking
    • Carrier rate management
    • Reporting and freight audit support

Which should you pick?

Choose Detrack if

  • You want to start without paying.

Choose Kuebix if

  • You need rate shopping.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want booking and tendering.

Questions people ask

Is Detrack or Kuebix better?
Neither clearly leads. Detrack starts at Free and Kuebix at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Detrack or Kuebix?
Detrack has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Detrack and On request for Kuebix.
Does Detrack or Kuebix run on more platforms?
Detrack runs on Web. Kuebix runs on Web, API.
Can I use Detrack for free?
Yes. Detrack has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kuebix starts at On request.
What is Detrack best used for?
Detrack is most often used for last-mile delivery tracking, field service dispatch, customer delivery notifications. Of those, last-mile delivery tracking and field service dispatch are not what Kuebix is typically brought in for.
What can Detrack do that Kuebix cannot?
Kuebix covers Rate shopping, Booking and tendering, Shipment tracking, Freight audit support.

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
Kuebix: Is Kuebix still free?

Do not assume so. The free community tier was central to the original company and the terms changed after Trimble acquired the business in 2020. Confirm current availability with Trimble.

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
Kuebix: Who owns Kuebix?

Trimble Inc., which acquired it in 2020.

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.

Source
Kuebix: Is it a full TMS?

It is strongest at LTL rate shopping, booking and tracking. Complex multimodal planning is not its territory.

Kuebix: Does it work with my own carrier contracts?

Yes, that is the core use case, but you are responsible for keeping the rate tables current.

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