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Kuebix vs Ordoro

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
Ordoro logo

Ordoro

Logistics

Order and inventory management for online sellers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Ordoro has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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.; Ordoro the product is split into three separately priced apps for shipping, inventory and dropshipping rather than one plan
  • They diverge on capability: Kuebix covers Rate shopping, Ordoro covers Order management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kuebix and Ordoro actually diverge.

Attributes where Kuebix and Ordoro differ
AttributeKuebixOrdoro
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb
FoundedUnknown2012

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 Kuebix

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

Only in Ordoro

  • Order management
  • Inventory tracking
  • Multi-channel
  • Fulfillment
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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 Ordoro
  • A distributor wanting to check carrier invoices against quoted rates without buying a freight audit servicenot Ordoro
  • A shipper already invested in Trimble transportation technology and wanting the shipper side from the same vendornot Ordoro
  • A logistics team needing basic lane and carrier spend reporting without an enterprise TMS implementationnot Ordoro

Ordoro

  • Order management and shipping label creation across sales channelsnot Kuebix
  • Inventory tracking and supplier dropshipping automationnot 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.

Ordoro

  • The product is split into three separately priced apps for shipping, inventory and dropshipping rather than one plan
  • Inventory starts at $349 a month and dropshipping at $299, so a retailer needing both pays for both
  • Only the shipping app is free
  • Order limits and feature gates are not stated on the main pricing page and require opening a separate page per app

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

Ordoro

Free
  • ShippingFree
    • Free to start
  • Dropshipping$299/month
    • Consolidate and automate dropship orders
  • Inventory$349/month
    • Track inventory across stores and warehouses

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 Ordoro if

  • You need order management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want inventory tracking.
Ordoro review

Questions people ask

Is Kuebix or Ordoro better?
Neither clearly leads. Kuebix starts at On request and Ordoro at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kuebix or Ordoro?
Ordoro has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Kuebix and Free for Ordoro.
Does Kuebix or Ordoro run on more platforms?
Kuebix runs on Web, API. Ordoro runs on Web.
Can I use Ordoro for free?
Yes. Ordoro has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kuebix starts at On request.
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 Ordoro is typically brought in for.
What can Kuebix do that Ordoro cannot?
Kuebix covers Rate shopping, Booking and tendering, Shipment tracking, Freight audit support. Ordoro covers Order management, Inventory tracking, Multi-channel, Fulfillment.

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.

Ordoro: Is there a free version of Ordoro?

Yes, Ordoro offers a free Shipping app to start, plus a 15-day free trial with no credit card required. The Inventory and Dropshipping apps start at $299 and $349 per month respectively.

Source
Kuebix: Who owns Kuebix?

Trimble Inc., which acquired it in 2020.

Ordoro: Can I use multiple Ordoro apps together?

Yes, you can combine Ordoro's individual apps. The company offers bundled pricing for customers selecting multiple services; contact their team for custom multi-app package rates.

Source
Kuebix: Is it a full TMS?

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

Ordoro: What is included in Ordoro's pricing?

All Ordoro plans include support from their in-house team based in Austin, Texas, and web-based access with no required software download.

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.

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