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EasyPost vs Kuebix

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EasyPost

Logistics

Shipping API for labels, rate shopping and tracking across 100+ carriers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kuebix logo

Kuebix

Logistics

Shipper TMS known for its free tier, acquired by Trimble in 2020 and now sold inside the Trimble portfolio

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only EasyPost has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: EasyPost enterprise shipping solutions (Forge, GlobalShip) and many analytics products require contacting sales; Kuebix the free tier that made the product well known was the reason most buyers looked at it, and after the Trimble acquisition the entry level commercial terms are no longer what the widely circulated reviews describe, so any research older than the acquisition is misleading.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EasyPost and Kuebix actually diverge.

Attributes where EasyPost and Kuebix differ
AttributeEasyPostKuebix
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, 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 EasyPost

Nothing recorded that Kuebix does not also cover.

Only in Kuebix

  • Rate shopping
  • Booking and tendering
  • Shipment tracking
  • Freight audit support
  • Community capacity
  • Reporting

What people use each for

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

EasyPost

  • Comparing carrier rates and purchasing discounted postage in one dashboardnot Kuebix
  • Tracking multi-carrier package deliveries without separate carrier portalsnot Kuebix
  • Automating shipping label creation and address verificationnot Kuebix
  • Consolidating and load planning shipments for efficient packingnot Kuebix

Kuebix

  • A small shipper with negotiated LTL rates that currently compares carriers in a spreadsheetnot EasyPost
  • A distributor wanting to check carrier invoices against quoted rates without buying a freight audit servicenot EasyPost
  • A shipper already invested in Trimble transportation technology and wanting the shipper side from the same vendornot EasyPost
  • A logistics team needing basic lane and carrier spend reporting without an enterprise TMS implementationnot EasyPost

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

EasyPost

  • Enterprise shipping solutions (Forge, GlobalShip) and many analytics products require contacting sales
  • Different product lines have different pricing models (freemium, subscription, usage-based)

Kuebix

  • The free tier that made the product well known was the reason most buyers looked at it, and after the Trimble acquisition the entry level commercial terms are no longer what the widely circulated reviews describe, so any research older than the acquisition is misleading.
  • Ownership by Trimble means the roadmap is set against a portfolio strategy centred on carrier and fleet technology, and shipper side investment competes internally with products that sell to a different customer.
  • It is a rating and booking tool rather than a full transportation management system, so shippers with multi leg, international or complex allocation requirements outgrow it quickly.
  • Rate accuracy depends on the shipper loading and maintaining its own carrier contracts, and stale rate tables produce confident quotes that the carrier invoice then contradicts.
  • Support and account management now run through a large diversified vendor, and small shippers on entry level arrangements report less direct access than they had with the original company.

Pricing, plan by plan

EasyPost

Free
  • EasyPost Suite Free TierFree
    • Up to 3,000 labels with wallet carriers (postage excluded)
    • Access to EasyPost Suite shipping solutions
  • EasyPost Suite BYOCA (Bring Your Own Carrier Account)$20/month
    • $20/month subscription plus per-label fees
    • Use your own carrier accounts
  • Tracking API$0.01/per shipment
    • Basic tracking: $0.01-$0.03 per shipment
    • Advanced Tracking: $0.03 per shipment
  • Insurance & Protection API$null/usage-based
    • 1% of shipment value with $1.00 minimum charge per shipment

Kuebix

On request
  • Kuebix (Trimble Transportation)$undefined/year
    • Shipper rating, booking and tracking
    • Carrier rate management
    • Reporting and freight audit support

Which should you pick?

Choose EasyPost if

  • You want to start without paying.
EasyPost review

Choose Kuebix if

  • You need rate shopping.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want booking and tendering.
Kuebix review

Questions people ask

Is EasyPost or Kuebix better?
Neither clearly leads. EasyPost starts at Free and Kuebix at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EasyPost or Kuebix?
EasyPost has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for EasyPost and On request for Kuebix.
Does EasyPost or Kuebix run on more platforms?
EasyPost runs on Web. Kuebix runs on Web, API.
Can I use EasyPost for free?
Yes. EasyPost has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kuebix starts at On request.
What is EasyPost best used for?
EasyPost is most often used for comparing carrier rates and purchasing discounted postage in one dashboard, tracking multi-carrier package deliveries without separate carrier portals, automating shipping label creation and address verification, consolidating and load planning shipments for efficient packing. Of those, comparing carrier rates and purchasing discounted postage in one dashboard and tracking multi-carrier package deliveries without separate carrier portals are not what Kuebix is typically brought in for.
What can EasyPost do that Kuebix cannot?
Kuebix covers Rate shopping, Booking and tendering, Shipment tracking, Freight audit support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

EasyPost: Does EasyPost offer a free plan?

Yes, EasyPost Suite offers a free tier with up to 3,000 labels per month using wallet carriers (postage is not included in the free tier; customers pay carrier rates separately).

Source
Kuebix: Is Kuebix still free?

Do not assume so. The free community tier was central to the original company and the terms changed after Trimble acquired the business in 2020. Confirm current availability with Trimble.

EasyPost: What is EasyPost's tracking API cost?

EasyPost's Tracking API costs $0.01-$0.03 per shipment for basic tracking. Advanced Tracking costs $0.03 per shipment.

Source
Kuebix: Who owns Kuebix?

Trimble Inc., which acquired it in 2020.

EasyPost: How much does shipment insurance cost on EasyPost?

Shipment insurance costs 1% of the shipment value with a minimum charge of $1.00 per shipment.

Source
Kuebix: Is it a full TMS?

It is strongest at LTL rate shopping, booking and tracking. Complex multimodal planning is not its territory.

Kuebix: Does it work with my own carrier contracts?

Yes, that is the core use case, but you are responsible for keeping the rate tables current.

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