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EasyPost vs Trimble TMW.Suite

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EasyPost

Logistics

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Trimble TMW.Suite

Logistics

Enterprise transportation management system for asset-based carriers, still sold under the TMW name

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; Trimble TMW.Suite trimble has introduced a next-generation TMS platform alongside TMW.Suite, so buyers should get the investment horizon and any future migration path for TMW.Suite committed in writing before signing a multi-year agreement.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EasyPost and Trimble TMW.Suite actually diverge.

Attributes where EasyPost and Trimble TMW.Suite differ
AttributeEasyPostTrimble TMW.Suite
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWindows, Web, Cloud, iOS, Android

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 Trimble TMW.Suite does not also cover.

Only in Trimble TMW.Suite

  • Driver and owner-operator settlement
  • Dispatch and load planning
  • Fuel Dispatch
  • Cloud SaaS deployment
  • EDI and integration
  • Trimble ecosystem

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 Trimble TMW.Suite
  • Tracking multi-carrier package deliveries without separate carrier portalsnot Trimble TMW.Suite
  • Automating shipping label creation and address verificationnot Trimble TMW.Suite
  • Consolidating and load planning shipments for efficient packingnot Trimble TMW.Suite

Trimble TMW.Suite

  • An asset-based truckload carrier whose owner-operator pay structures defeat simpler TMS productsnot EasyPost
  • A petroleum distributor needing bulk fuel dispatch tied to tank levels rather than generic load planningnot EasyPost
  • A carrier already running Trimble telematics and maintenance that wants dispatch and settlement in the same vendor relationshipnot EasyPost
  • A growing fleet outgrowing a lightweight TMS and needing configurable order-to-cash depth rather than a faster interfacenot 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)

Trimble TMW.Suite

  • Trimble has introduced a next-generation TMS platform alongside TMW.Suite, so buyers should get the investment horizon and any future migration path for TMW.Suite committed in writing before signing a multi-year agreement.
  • Implementation runs to months and depends on configuration expertise, so the professional services cost is a large multiple of the first-year subscription and the internal effort is larger still.
  • Pricing is by user and module with nothing published, so a carrier cannot benchmark a quote against alternatives without running a full procurement.
  • The product carries decades of accumulated capability and its interface and workflow reflect that, which lengthens training and makes dispatcher turnover more expensive than it would be on a modern lightweight TMS.
  • It is built for asset-based North American carriers; brokerages, shippers and non-North American operations will find substantial parts of the settlement and regulatory functionality irrelevant while still paying for the platform.

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

Trimble TMW.Suite

On request
  • TMW.Suite$undefined/year
    • Priced by user count and module selection
    • Cloud SaaS or on-premise deployment
    • Implementation, data migration and configuration quoted as services

Which should you pick?

Choose EasyPost if

  • You want to start without paying.
EasyPost review

Choose Trimble TMW.Suite if

  • You need driver and owner-operator settlement.
  • You work on Windows, Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
  • You also want dispatch and load planning.
Trimble TMW.Suite review

Questions people ask

Is EasyPost or Trimble TMW.Suite better?
Neither clearly leads. EasyPost starts at Free and Trimble TMW.Suite at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EasyPost or Trimble TMW.Suite?
EasyPost has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for EasyPost and On request for Trimble TMW.Suite.
Does EasyPost or Trimble TMW.Suite run on more platforms?
EasyPost runs on Web. Trimble TMW.Suite runs on Windows, Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
Can I use EasyPost for free?
Yes. EasyPost has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Trimble TMW.Suite 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 Trimble TMW.Suite is typically brought in for.
What can EasyPost do that Trimble TMW.Suite cannot?
Trimble TMW.Suite covers Driver and owner-operator settlement, Dispatch and load planning, Fuel Dispatch, Cloud SaaS deployment.

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
Trimble TMW.Suite: Does TMW Systems still exist?

Not as a company. It was acquired by Trimble in 2012 and is now Trimble Transportation. TMW.Suite is still sold and developed as a product name.

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.

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Trimble TMW.Suite: Is TMW.Suite available in the cloud?

Yes. Trimble offers a cloud SaaS deployment alongside the traditional on-premise installation.

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
Trimble TMW.Suite: Is TMW.Suite being replaced?

Trimble has launched a next-generation TMS platform. TMW.Suite continues to be sold and roadmapped, but get the long-term commitment in writing.

Trimble TMW.Suite: Who is it for?

Asset-based carriers, especially truckload, bulk and petroleum distribution. Brokerages and shippers are a poor fit.

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