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EasyPost vs Transfix

EasyPost logo

EasyPost

Logistics

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Transfix logo

Transfix

Logistics

Truckload brokerage that pivoted towards selling its own transportation software after a failed public listing

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; Transfix the 2022 termination of the planned public listing left the company private and smaller than it was built to be, so a buyer signing a multi year contract should confirm data export rights and continuity terms rather than assume permanence.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EasyPost and Transfix actually diverge.

Attributes where EasyPost and Transfix differ
AttributeEasyPostTransfix
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedquote
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 EasyPost

Nothing recorded that Transfix does not also cover.

Only in Transfix

  • Routing guide management
  • Predictive pricing
  • Shipper portal
  • Carrier app
  • Lane analytics
  • Managed capacity

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

Transfix

  • A shipper that wants its routing guide enforced automatically rather than by a coordinator working a phone listnot EasyPost
  • A mid size broker that needs an operating system and does not want to build tendering, tracking and settlement itselfnot EasyPost
  • A shipper needing a covered fallback for loads that the primary carrier panel rejects during a tight marketnot EasyPost
  • A logistics team wanting lane level acceptance and cost data to renegotiate contract rates at bid timenot 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)

Transfix

  • The 2022 termination of the planned public listing left the company private and smaller than it was built to be, so a buyer signing a multi year contract should confirm data export rights and continuity terms rather than assume permanence.
  • Coverage is North American truckload, so a shipper with intermodal, LTL, parcel or international freight needs a second system and loses the single view that motivated the purchase.
  • Accounting, settlement and driver pay are shallow compared with an established brokerage system, and most customers still run finance in a separate package.
  • Predictive pricing is derived largely from the Transfix book of business, so accuracy falls away on lanes and equipment types the brokerage rarely touches.
  • The software and brokerage sit in one company, so a shipper using the platform to manage its own carriers is asking a competitor for its freight to hold the performance data on those carriers.

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

Transfix

On request
  • Transfix$undefined/year
    • Shipper platform and routing guide management
    • Brokerage capacity access
    • Lane analytics and reporting

Which should you pick?

Choose EasyPost if

  • You want to start without paying.
EasyPost review

Choose Transfix if

  • You need routing guide management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
  • You also want predictive pricing.
Transfix review

Questions people ask

Is EasyPost or Transfix better?
Neither clearly leads. EasyPost starts at Free and Transfix at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EasyPost or Transfix?
EasyPost has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for EasyPost and On request for Transfix.
Does EasyPost or Transfix run on more platforms?
EasyPost runs on Web. Transfix runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
Can I use EasyPost for free?
Yes. EasyPost has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Transfix 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 Transfix is typically brought in for.
What can EasyPost do that Transfix cannot?
Transfix covers Routing guide management, Predictive pricing, Shipper portal, Carrier app.

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
Transfix: Did Transfix go public?

No. The merger agreement with a special purpose acquisition company was announced in 2021 and terminated in 2022, and the company remained private.

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
Transfix: Can I use the software without giving Transfix freight?

It is sold that way, but the commercial model still assumes some brokerage participation, and pricing reflects that.

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
Transfix: Does it handle LTL and intermodal?

Its depth is in full truckload. Treat other modes as a gap to be covered elsewhere.

Transfix: Is pricing published?

No. Every arrangement is quoted, and software fees are often blended with brokerage volume.

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