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Kuebix vs Onfleet

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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
Onfleet logo

Onfleet

Logistics

Last-mile delivery management with route optimization and driver dispatch

From
$619/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Onfleet sMS/voice telephony billed separately based on usage and country rates
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kuebix and Onfleet actually diverge.

Attributes where Kuebix and Onfleet differ
AttributeKuebixOnfleet
Starting priceOn request$619/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Kuebix

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

Only in Onfleet

Nothing recorded that Kuebix does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Kuebix

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

Onfleet

  • Optimizing delivery routes to increase driver capacity and efficiencynot Kuebix
  • Tracking deliveries in real-time with accurate customer ETAsnot Kuebix
  • Capturing proof of delivery with photos and signature verificationnot Kuebix
  • Coordinating deliveries across healthcare, food, and specialty sectorsnot Kuebix

Where each one falls short

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

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.

Onfleet

  • SMS/voice telephony billed separately based on usage and country rates
  • No annual discount offered; monthly billing only

Pricing, plan by plan

Kuebix

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

Onfleet

$619/month
  • LAUNCH$619/month
    • Up to 2,500 tasks/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Basic route optimization
  • SCALE$1349/month
    • Up to 5,000 tasks/month
    • Everything in LAUNCH plus:
    • Barcode scanning
  • ENTERPRISE$3099/month
    • 10,000+ tasks/month
    • Everything in SCALE plus:
    • Multi-region support
  • Courier Suite Add-on$299/month
    • Customizable service and rates
    • Client portals
    • Automated order intake

Which should you pick?

Choose Kuebix if

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

Choose Onfleet if

Nothing in the data separates Onfleet from Kuebix on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Onfleet review

Questions people ask

Is Kuebix or Onfleet better?
Neither clearly leads. Kuebix starts at On request and Onfleet at $619/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kuebix or Onfleet?
Kuebix starts at On request and Onfleet at $619/month.
Does Kuebix or Onfleet run on more platforms?
Kuebix runs on Web, API. Onfleet runs on Web.
What is Kuebix best used for?
Kuebix is most often used for a small shipper with negotiated ltl rates that currently compares carriers in a spreadsheet, a distributor wanting to check carrier invoices against quoted rates without buying a freight audit service, a shipper already invested in trimble transportation technology and wanting the shipper side from the same vendor, a logistics team needing basic lane and carrier spend reporting without an enterprise tms implementation. Of those, a small shipper with negotiated ltl rates that currently compares carriers in a spreadsheet and a distributor wanting to check carrier invoices against quoted rates without buying a freight audit service are not what Onfleet is typically brought in for.
What can Kuebix do that Onfleet cannot?
Kuebix covers Rate shopping, Booking and tendering, Shipment tracking, Freight audit support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Onfleet: How much does Onfleet cost?

Onfleet pricing starts at $619/month for the LAUNCH plan (up to 2,500 tasks), $1,349/month for SCALE (up to 5,000 tasks), and $3,099/month for ENTERPRISE (10,000+ tasks). All plans include unlimited users.

Source
Kuebix: Who owns Kuebix?

Trimble Inc., which acquired it in 2020.

Onfleet: What tasks are included in each Onfleet plan?

LAUNCH includes up to 2,500 tasks/month, SCALE includes up to 5,000 tasks/month, and ENTERPRISE includes 10,000+ tasks/month. Tasks are counted as deliveries or pickups.

Source
Kuebix: Is it a full TMS?

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

Onfleet: Does Onfleet charge for SMS and voice?

Yes, SMS and voice telephony are billed separately on a usage basis, with rates varying by country. Charges are applied monthly to your invoice.

Source
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.

Onfleet: Does Onfleet offer a free trial?

Onfleet offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required until you select a plan.

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