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Detrack vs Manhattan Associates

Detrack logo

Detrack

Logistics

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Manhattan Associates logo

Manhattan Associates

Logistics

Tier-one warehouse, order and transportation management, now cloud subscription only

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; Manhattan Associates manhattan Active is cloud subscription only with no perpetual licence and no on-premises deployment, so organisations with a capital purchasing model or air-gapped requirements are excluded outright.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Detrack and Manhattan Associates actually diverge.

Attributes where Detrack and Manhattan Associates differ
AttributeDetrackManhattan Associates
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Cloud, iOS, Android

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 Manhattan Associates does not also cover.

Only in Manhattan Associates

  • Warehouse management
  • Order management
  • Transportation management
  • Labour management
  • Yard management
  • Versionless updates
  • Store and point of sale

What people use each for

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

Detrack

  • Last-mile delivery trackingnot Manhattan Associates
  • Field service dispatchnot Manhattan Associates
  • Customer delivery notificationsnot Manhattan Associates

Manhattan Associates

  • A retailer fulfilling store, ecommerce and wholesale orders from one inventory pool without separate systems per channelnot Detrack
  • A distribution centre introducing goods-to-person robotics that needs the WMS to orchestrate the automationnot Detrack
  • A third-party logistics provider running multiple clients with different processes in one facilitynot Detrack
  • An operation where labour is the largest cost and engineered standards would pay for the softwarenot 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

Manhattan Associates

  • Manhattan Active is cloud subscription only with no perpetual licence and no on-premises deployment, so organisations with a capital purchasing model or air-gapped requirements are excluded outright.
  • Legacy WMOS and SCALE customers pay annual maintenance of roughly 18 to 22 per cent of licence value while the vendor steers investment towards Active, so staying put has a rising opportunity cost as well as a cash cost.
  • Implementation is a tier-one project measured in quarters, and system integrator fees routinely match or exceed several years of subscription, which is the part that breaks budgets rather than the licence.
  • Functional depth assumes complexity; operations with simple distribution end up configuring around capability they do not need and paying for it every year.
  • Modules are priced individually, so warehouse, order, transportation and labour management each carry their own line, and a business case built on the WMS alone understates the eventual footprint.

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

Manhattan Associates

On request
  • Manhattan Active Warehouse Management$undefined/year
    • Cloud subscription only, no perpetual licence
    • Versionless with continuous updates
    • Priced per module and by volume or site
  • Manhattan Active Omni and Transportation$undefined/year
    • Order management, point of sale and store fulfilment
    • Multimodal transportation management
    • Each module priced separately
  • Legacy WMOS and SCALE$undefined/year
    • Perpetual licence held by existing customers
    • Annual maintenance typically 18 to 22 per cent of licence value
    • Still sold to existing customers with extended support

Which should you pick?

Choose Detrack if

  • You want to start without paying.

Choose Manhattan Associates if

  • You need warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
  • You also want order management.

Questions people ask

Is Detrack or Manhattan Associates better?
Neither clearly leads. Detrack starts at Free and Manhattan Associates at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Detrack or Manhattan Associates?
Detrack has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Detrack and On request for Manhattan Associates.
Does Detrack or Manhattan Associates run on more platforms?
Detrack runs on Web. Manhattan Associates runs on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
Can I use Detrack for free?
Yes. Detrack has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Manhattan Associates 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 Manhattan Associates is typically brought in for.
What can Detrack do that Manhattan Associates cannot?
Manhattan Associates covers Warehouse management, Order management, Transportation management, Labour management.

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.

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Manhattan Associates: Can I buy Manhattan Active on-premises or perpetually?

No. Manhattan Active is cloud-native SaaS priced per module by subscription, with no perpetual licence option.

Detrack: Does Detrack charge per office user?

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

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Manhattan Associates: What happens to my WMOS or SCALE licence?

Existing perpetual licences continue, with maintenance typically 18 to 22 per cent of licence value each year. Manhattan offers discounted transition pricing to move to Active.

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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Manhattan Associates: What does versionless actually mean?

Updates are applied continuously while the subscription is active, so there is no separate upgrade project, but you also do not control when changes arrive.

Manhattan Associates: How much does implementation cost relative to the software?

Expect a system integrator engagement comparable to or larger than several years of subscription. Budget for it as the main line, not a footnote.

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