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Kuebix vs SpireStock

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
SpireStock logo

SpireStock

Logistics

Distribution management for Indian FMCG and dairy businesses

From
4999/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.; SpireStock built for the Indian market: GST invoicing, Indian trade schemes and Tally integration are the point, and none of that transfers elsewhere
  • They diverge on capability: Kuebix covers Rate shopping, SpireStock covers Order management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kuebix and SpireStock actually diverge.

Attributes where Kuebix and SpireStock differ
AttributeKuebixSpireStock
Starting priceOn request4999/month
Pricing modelquoteMonthly subscription by user count, with a 30-day free trial
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb, Android, Cloud

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 SpireStock

  • Order management
  • Returnable crate tracking
  • Trade scheme automation
  • GST invoicing
  • Route and beat planning
  • Offline-first mobile app

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

SpireStock

  • Dairy and beverage distributors losing money to unreconciled returnable cratesnot Kuebix
  • Distributors running orders on WhatsApp and billing in Excelnot Kuebix
  • FMCG businesses applying slab and BOGO schemes that general billing software cannot expressnot Kuebix
  • Delivery operations on routes where mobile connectivity is unreliablenot 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.

SpireStock

  • Built for the Indian market: GST invoicing, Indian trade schemes and Tally integration are the point, and none of that transfers elsewhere
  • Mobile app is Android only, with no iOS build
  • Pricing is banded by user count, so a business just over a band boundary pays for headroom it does not use
  • A younger vendor than the ERP suites it competes against, so the integration ecosystem is narrower

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

SpireStock

4999/month
  • Starter$4999/month
    • Up to 5 users
    • Order and billing management
    • Crate tracking
  • Professional$14999/month
    • Up to 25 users
    • Route optimisation
    • GPS fleet tracking
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Unlimited users
    • API access
    • Custom integration

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 SpireStock if

  • You need order management.
  • You work on Web, Android, Cloud.
  • You also want returnable crate tracking.
SpireStock review

Questions people ask

Is Kuebix or SpireStock better?
Neither clearly leads. Kuebix starts at On request and SpireStock at 4999/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kuebix or SpireStock?
Kuebix starts at On request and SpireStock at 4999/month.
Does Kuebix or SpireStock run on more platforms?
Kuebix runs on Web, API. SpireStock runs on Web, Android, Cloud.
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 SpireStock is typically brought in for.
What can Kuebix do that SpireStock cannot?
Kuebix covers Rate shopping, Booking and tendering, Shipment tracking, Freight audit support. SpireStock covers Order management, Returnable crate tracking, Trade scheme automation, GST invoicing.

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.

SpireStock: What does SpireStock cost?

Starter is ₹4,999 per month for up to 5 users and Professional is ₹14,999 per month for up to 25. Enterprise is custom priced with unlimited users and API access. A 30-day trial runs without a card.

Kuebix: Who owns Kuebix?

Trimble Inc., which acquired it in 2020.

SpireStock: Why does returnable crate tracking matter?

In dairy and beverage distribution, crates and bottles carry deposits and go missing constantly. Tracking them with OTP verification at handover turns a paper register into a reconcilable record, and shortage alerts surface losses while they can still be recovered.

Kuebix: Is it a full TMS?

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

SpireStock: Does it work without internet?

Yes. The Android app is offline-first, which is deliberate for delivery routes where connectivity drops.

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.

SpireStock: Does it handle GST?

Yes, GST-compliant invoicing and e-invoicing are built in, and it integrates with Tally and SAP.

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