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Detrack vs Rose Rocket

Detrack logo

Detrack

Logistics

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rose Rocket logo

Rose Rocket

Logistics

Transportation management system built around customer portals and an open API for carriers

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Rose Rocket settlement and driver pay handling is lighter than the established asset carrier systems, so a fleet with layered owner operator pay schemes ends up maintaining calculations in spreadsheets alongside the system.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Detrack and Rose Rocket actually diverge.

Attributes where Detrack and Rose Rocket differ
AttributeDetrackRose Rocket
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, 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 Rose Rocket does not also cover.

Only in Rose Rocket

  • Branded shipper portal
  • LTL and final mile planning
  • Driver mobile app
  • Open API
  • Billing and rating
  • Dispatch board

What people use each for

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

Detrack

  • Last-mile delivery trackingnot Rose Rocket
  • Field service dispatchnot Rose Rocket
  • Customer delivery notificationsnot Rose Rocket

Rose Rocket

  • A regional LTL carrier losing bids to national networks because it cannot offer shipper self serve trackingnot Detrack
  • A final mile or courier operation that needs manifesting and scanning rather than long haul truckload dispatchnot Detrack
  • A carrier with an in house development team that wants to build custom workflows against a documented APInot Detrack
  • A growing fleet moving off a legacy on premises system and unwilling to run its own database serversnot 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

Rose Rocket

  • Settlement and driver pay handling is lighter than the established asset carrier systems, so a fleet with layered owner operator pay schemes ends up maintaining calculations in spreadsheets alongside the system.
  • It is not an accounting package, so the general ledger stays in QuickBooks, Xero or similar and month end still involves a reconciliation between two systems.
  • The strength is North American LTL and final mile, and truckload only carriers get less out of the portal and manifesting features they are paying for.
  • Pricing is not published and is structured per user, so a carrier with many part time dispatchers, terminal clerks and after hours staff pays for seats that are used a few hours a week.
  • The customer portal only helps if your shippers use it, and a carrier serving small shippers that still email pickup requests will not see the differentiation it bought.

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

Rose Rocket

On request
  • Rose Rocket$undefined/year
    • Transportation management and dispatch
    • Branded customer portal
    • Driver mobile application and API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Detrack if

  • You want to start without paying.
Detrack review

Choose Rose Rocket if

  • You need branded shipper portal.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
  • You also want ltl and final mile planning.
Rose Rocket review

Questions people ask

Is Detrack or Rose Rocket better?
Neither clearly leads. Detrack starts at Free and Rose Rocket at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Detrack or Rose Rocket?
Detrack has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Detrack and On request for Rose Rocket.
Does Detrack or Rose Rocket run on more platforms?
Detrack runs on Web. Rose Rocket runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
Can I use Detrack for free?
Yes. Detrack has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Rose Rocket 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 Rose Rocket is typically brought in for.
What can Detrack do that Rose Rocket cannot?
Rose Rocket covers Branded shipper portal, LTL and final mile planning, Driver mobile app, Open API.

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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Rose Rocket: Is it built for truckload or LTL?

LTL, courier and final mile are where the planning and portal features earn their cost. Truckload works but uses less of the product.

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
Rose Rocket: Does it handle driver settlements?

Basic pay handling is present. Complex owner operator schemes usually need work outside the system.

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
Rose Rocket: Is there a public API?

Yes, and it is one of the reasons carriers with development capacity choose it.

Rose Rocket: Where is the company based?

Toronto, Canada, with customers across Canada and the United States.

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