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Freightview vs Transfix

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Freightview

Logistics

Freight shipping management to compare and book LTL and truckload rates

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 Freightview has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Freightview higher-volume pricing tiers (51+ shipments) require contacting sales for custom quotes; 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 Freightview and Transfix actually diverge.

Attributes where Freightview and Transfix differ
AttributeFreightviewTransfix
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 Freightview

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.

Freightview

  • Managing LTL shipments with dynamic pricing optionsnot Transfix
  • Integrating parcel tracking into existing logistics systemsnot Transfix
  • Comparing freight quotes across multiple carriers monthlynot Transfix
  • Coordinating parcel shipments for growing ecommerce businessesnot Transfix

Transfix

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

Where each one falls short

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

Freightview

  • Higher-volume pricing tiers (51+ shipments) require contacting sales for custom quotes

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

Freightview

Free
  • 0-50 shipments$149/month
    • Up to 50 shipments per month
  • 51-500 shipments$null/mo
    • Custom pricing for 51-500 shipments per month
  • 501-1000 shipments$null/mo
    • Custom pricing for 501-1000 shipments per month
  • 1001+ shipments$null/mo
    • Custom pricing for 1001+ shipments per month

Transfix

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Freightview if

  • You want to start without paying.
Freightview 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 Freightview or Transfix better?
Neither clearly leads. Freightview 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, Freightview or Transfix?
Freightview has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Freightview and On request for Transfix.
Does Freightview or Transfix run on more platforms?
Freightview runs on Web. Transfix runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
Can I use Freightview for free?
Yes. Freightview has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Transfix starts at On request.
What is Freightview best used for?
Freightview is most often used for managing ltl shipments with dynamic pricing options, integrating parcel tracking into existing logistics systems, comparing freight quotes across multiple carriers monthly, coordinating parcel shipments for growing ecommerce businesses. Of those, managing ltl shipments with dynamic pricing options and integrating parcel tracking into existing logistics systems are not what Transfix is typically brought in for.
What can Freightview do that Transfix cannot?
Transfix covers Routing guide management, Predictive pricing, Shipper portal, Carrier app.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Freightview: What is Freightview's entry-level pricing?

The entry-level plan is $149 per month for up to 50 shipments, with higher volumes requiring custom pricing quotes.

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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.

Freightview: Does Freightview offer a free trial?

Yes, Freightview offers a 14-day free trial with no upfront payment required. As stated: 'You get 14 days to try Freightview... if you don't put in your payment information, we don't charge you.'

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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.

Freightview: How does Freightview handle high-volume shipments?

For businesses shipping 51 or more shipments per month, Freightview offers custom pricing. Customers can request annual prepayment options after consultation with sales.

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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