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Kuebix vs ShipBob

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
ShipBob logo

ShipBob

Logistics

E-commerce fulfillment and logistics platform

From
On request
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.; ShipBob no published pricing available; all costs require custom quote request
  • They diverge on capability: Kuebix covers Rate shopping, ShipBob covers Fulfillment services.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kuebix and ShipBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Kuebix and ShipBob differ
AttributeKuebixShipBob
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), platforms (Web, API), 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 ShipBob

  • Fulfillment services
  • Inventory management
  • Distributed warehousing
  • 2-day shipping
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • WooCommerce
  • BigCommerce

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

ShipBob

  • E-commerce order fulfillment and logisticsnot Kuebix
  • Multi-location inventory managementnot Kuebix
  • 2-day shipping across continental United Statesnot Kuebix
  • Global shipping to 250+ destinationsnot Kuebix
  • B2B and marketplace order fulfillmentnot Kuebix
  • Branded packaging and unboxing experiencesnot Kuebix
  • Returns managementnot 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.

ShipBob

  • No published pricing available; all costs require custom quote request
  • No free tier or free trial available

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

ShipBob

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ShipBob review.

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 ShipBob if

  • You need fulfillment services.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want inventory management.
ShipBob review

Questions people ask

Is Kuebix or ShipBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Kuebix starts at On request and ShipBob at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kuebix or ShipBob?
Kuebix starts at On request and ShipBob at On request.
Does Kuebix or ShipBob run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, API, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 ShipBob is typically brought in for.
What can Kuebix do that ShipBob cannot?
Kuebix covers Rate shopping, Booking and tendering, Shipment tracking, Freight audit support. ShipBob covers Fulfillment services, Inventory management, Distributed warehousing, 2-day shipping.

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.

ShipBob: How much does ShipBob cost?

ShipBob uses quote-based pricing reflective of total fulfillment costs including inventory receiving, warehousing, picking, packing, and shipping. Specific pricing requires submitting a custom quote form with business details.

Source
Kuebix: Who owns Kuebix?

Trimble Inc., which acquired it in 2020.

ShipBob: Is ShipBob software free?

Yes, ShipBob's software is completely free for all customers, as well as connecting all turnkey integrations. Customers only pay for fulfillment services and shipping costs.

Source
Kuebix: Is it a full TMS?

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

ShipBob: What additional services can incur fees with ShipBob?

Additional fees apply for specialized services including kitting, B2B/wholesale orders, EDI compliance, returns processing, custom packaging storage, branded boxes, and any services beyond standard fulfillment.

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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