Logistics · head to head
Detrack vs Uber Freight

Detrack
Logistics
Delivery management billed per driver with proof of delivery and route tracking
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

Uber Freight
Logistics
Managed transportation and brokerage built on the Transplace business Uber bought for about 2.25 billion dollars
- 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; Uber Freight managed transportation puts the carrier relationships, the rate history and the operating knowledge inside the provider, so bringing the function back in house later means rebuilding all three from a standing start.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Detrack and Uber Freight actually diverge.
| Attribute | Detrack | Uber Freight |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, 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 Uber Freight does not also cover.
Only in Uber Freight
- Managed transportation
- Network TMS
- Instant spot pricing
- Powerloop trailer pool
- Carrier app
- Shipper analytics
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Detrack
- Last-mile delivery trackingnot Uber Freight
- Field service dispatchnot Uber Freight
- Customer delivery notificationsnot Uber Freight
Uber Freight
- A large shipper that wants to outsource the transportation department rather than licence a TMS and staff itnot Detrack
- A shipper needing spot truckload capacity priced instantly without running a bidnot Detrack
- A manufacturer trying to cut detention cost at plants by moving to drop and hook trailer poolsnot Detrack
- A shipper consolidating a fragmented regional carrier base under one operating team and one set of reportsnot 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
Uber Freight
- Managed transportation puts the carrier relationships, the rate history and the operating knowledge inside the provider, so bringing the function back in house later means rebuilding all three from a standing start.
- The business is an assembly of Uber brokerage and Transplace managed services, and shippers report that the technology a managed customer uses is not the same product a spot customer sees, which complicates any evaluation based on demonstrations.
- Uber Freight has cut staff during freight downturns, and a managed customer feels that directly because service quality depends on the size and tenure of the assigned operating team.
- Instant pricing is a Uber Freight capacity commitment rather than a market index, so a shipper using it as a benchmark is measuring one provider appetite rather than the spot market.
- Depth outside North American truckload is uneven, and shippers with substantial ocean, air or European road freight generally keep separate providers and separate systems.
Pricing, plan by plan
Detrack
Free- Pro$29/month
- Per driver pricing
- Proof of delivery
- Driver tracking
- Advanced$39/month
- Per driver pricing
- All Pro features
- Route optimization
Uber Freight
On request- Managed Transportation$undefined/year
- Outsourced transportation operations
- Network TMS access
- Dedicated operating team and reporting
- Brokerage$undefined/year
- Spot and contract truckload capacity
- Instant priced quotes
- Tracking and document handling
Which should you pick?
Choose Uber Freight if
- You need managed transportation.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
- You also want network tms.
Questions people ask
- Is Detrack or Uber Freight better?
- Neither clearly leads. Detrack starts at Free and Uber Freight at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Detrack or Uber Freight?
- Detrack has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Detrack and On request for Uber Freight.
- Does Detrack or Uber Freight run on more platforms?
- Detrack runs on Web. Uber Freight 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. Uber Freight 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 Uber Freight is typically brought in for.
- What can Detrack do that Uber Freight cannot?
- Uber Freight covers Managed transportation, Network TMS, Instant spot pricing, Powerloop trailer pool.
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.
SourceUber Freight: Is Uber Freight just the app?
No. Managed transportation, which came from the Transplace acquisition, is the larger part of the business for enterprise shippers.
Detrack: Does Detrack charge per office user?
No, Detrack charges only per driver. Office staff including dispatchers, admins, and managers are unlimited and free.
SourceUber Freight: What did Uber pay for Transplace?
The 2022 deal was valued at approximately 2.25 billion dollars in cash and stock.
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.
SourceUber Freight: Is Uber Freight profitable and stable?
It is a division of Uber Technologies and took a 550 million dollar outside investment in 2023 led by Greenbriar Equity Group, which had sold Transplace to it the year before.
Uber Freight: Can I licence the TMS on its own?
The platform is sold as part of a managed or brokerage relationship rather than as standalone licensed software.
Related pages
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