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Detrack vs Turvo

Detrack logo

Detrack

Logistics

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Turvo logo

Turvo

Logistics

Collaborative TMS for freight brokers and 3PLs, owned by cold chain operator Lineage

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; Turvo turvo is owned by Lineage, a large cold storage and logistics operator, so competing 3PLs are placing operational and rate data with a platform under a competitor group; the separation is contractual, not structural.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Detrack and Turvo actually diverge.

Attributes where Detrack and Turvo differ
AttributeDetrackTurvo
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 Turvo does not also cover.

Only in Turvo

  • Shared shipment feed
  • Order and load management
  • Carrier sourcing
  • Driver mobile app
  • Accounting and settlement
  • Open API
  • Analytics

What people use each for

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

Detrack

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

Turvo

  • A mid-sized freight brokerage trying to raise loads per operator without adding dispatch headcountnot Detrack
  • A 3PL that wants its shipper customers to see live load status without building and maintaining a customer portalnot Detrack
  • A shipper with an in-house brokerage arm needing one system for both managed transport and purchased capacitynot Detrack
  • A carrier-facing operation replacing email and phone check calls with structured status events tied to the load recordnot 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

Turvo

  • Turvo is owned by Lineage, a large cold storage and logistics operator, so competing 3PLs are placing operational and rate data with a platform under a competitor group; the separation is contractual, not structural.
  • No pricing is published and third-party figures vary by an order of magnitude, from a few hundred to several thousand dollars a month, which makes early budgeting guesswork.
  • The collaboration model only pays off if counterparties actually log in; brokers whose shippers and carriers stay on email get the cost of the platform without the headcount benefit.
  • Accounting and settlement are functional but thinner than dedicated brokerage back-office systems, so many customers still run a separate finance package and reconcile between them.
  • Coverage is North American truckload and less-than-truckload first; international, ocean and customs workflows are weak, so it does not suit a forwarder-led business.

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

Turvo

On request
  • Turvo TMS$undefined/year
    • Quoted by user count and load volume
    • Implementation, data migration and training scoped separately
    • Annual contracts with tiered support

Which should you pick?

Choose Detrack if

  • You want to start without paying.

Choose Turvo if

  • You need shared shipment feed.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
  • You also want order and load management.

Questions people ask

Is Detrack or Turvo better?
Neither clearly leads. Detrack starts at Free and Turvo at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Detrack or Turvo?
Detrack has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Detrack and On request for Turvo.
Does Detrack or Turvo run on more platforms?
Detrack runs on Web. Turvo 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. Turvo 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 Turvo is typically brought in for.
What can Detrack do that Turvo cannot?
Turvo covers Shared shipment feed, Order and load management, Carrier sourcing, Driver mobile app.

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
Turvo: Who owns Turvo?

Lineage Logistics, together with Bay Grove, acquired Turvo in June 2022. It operates as a wholly owned subsidiary and still sells under the Turvo brand.

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
Turvo: Is Turvo a TMS or a visibility tool?

It is a TMS with collaboration and visibility built in, rather than a visibility layer bolted onto a separate TMS.

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
Turvo: Does it publish pricing?

No. Quotes are built from user counts and load volume, and implementation is separate.

Turvo: Is it suitable for a shipper with no brokerage?

It can be, but the design assumes buying capacity from many carriers. A shipper with a small dedicated fleet gets less from it.

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