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Detrack vs Transporeon

Detrack logo

Detrack

Logistics

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Transporeon logo

Transporeon

Logistics

European freight sourcing, execution and visibility network, now owned by Trimble

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; Transporeon no pricing is published anywhere, and the commercial model mixes subscription with per-transaction charges, so freight volume growth increases the bill in ways a flat SaaS budget will not predict.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Detrack and Transporeon actually diverge.

Attributes where Detrack and Transporeon differ
AttributeDetrackTransporeon
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 Transporeon does not also cover.

Only in Transporeon

  • Freight marketplace
  • Autonomous procurement
  • Execution and visibility
  • Dock and yard management
  • Freight audit
  • Market insights
  • Carrier network

What people use each for

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

Detrack

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

Transporeon

  • A European automotive supplier running quarterly road freight tenders across several plants and wanting the same carriers to quote in one placenot Detrack
  • A retailer with chronic lorry queuing at distribution centres introducing slot booking to cut demurragenot Detrack
  • A chemicals manufacturer needing arrival ETAs on inbound raw materials without asking each haulier to install a tracking appnot Detrack
  • A logistics service provider that must appear in shipper tenders because its customers already run procurement on the platformnot 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

Transporeon

  • No pricing is published anywhere, and the commercial model mixes subscription with per-transaction charges, so freight volume growth increases the bill in ways a flat SaaS budget will not predict.
  • Coverage is heavily European road freight; North American domestic truckload, ocean and air are much weaker, so a global shipper usually ends up running Transporeon alongside a second system rather than instead of one.
  • Carriers are pushed onto the platform by their customers rather than choosing it, so smaller hauliers often engage minimally, and visibility data quality varies sharply by carrier.
  • The Trimble acquisition has produced overlapping products, including a separate Trimble TMS for Shippers, and buyers report difficulty establishing which roadmap their module sits on.
  • Implementation depends on ERP master data quality for materials, locations and incoterms; organisations with inconsistent plant address data spend months on data cleansing before the first tender runs.

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

Transporeon

On request
  • Transporeon Platform$undefined/year
    • Modular subscription by capability area
    • Carrier network access
    • Volume-based and transaction-based components

Which should you pick?

Choose Detrack if

  • You want to start without paying.
Detrack review

Choose Transporeon if

  • You need freight marketplace.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
  • You also want autonomous procurement.
Transporeon review

Questions people ask

Is Detrack or Transporeon better?
Neither clearly leads. Detrack starts at Free and Transporeon at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Detrack or Transporeon?
Detrack has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Detrack and On request for Transporeon.
Does Detrack or Transporeon run on more platforms?
Detrack runs on Web. Transporeon 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. Transporeon 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 Transporeon is typically brought in for.
What can Detrack do that Transporeon cannot?
Transporeon covers Freight marketplace, Autonomous procurement, Execution and visibility, Dock and yard 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.

Source
Transporeon: Is Transporeon still sold under its own name after the Trimble acquisition?

Yes. Trimble completed the acquisition in April 2023 and continues to sell and develop the platform as Transporeon, a Trimble company, with new releases through 2026.

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
Transporeon: Can I see a price without talking to sales?

No. Nothing is published. Expect a modular quote with a subscription element plus charges tied to transport volume.

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
Transporeon: Do carriers pay to use it?

Carriers connect at low or no direct cost for basic participation, which is why the network is dense. Advanced carrier-side modules are chargeable.

Transporeon: Does it work for ocean and air freight?

There is some multimodal support, but the depth is in European road. For deep ocean visibility most shippers still run a separate provider.

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