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Locate2u vs McLeod Software

Locate2u logo

Locate2u

Logistics

One platform fee for route optimization, fleet visibility and proof of delivery

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
McLeod Software logo

McLeod Software

Logistics

The long standing transportation management system for North American asset carriers and brokerages

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Locate2u pricing quoted in AUD, not USD, requiring currency conversion for US customers; McLeod Software it is a Microsoft SQL Server application that most customers still run on their own servers, so the total cost includes hardware, database administration and a disaster recovery plan that the vendor does not provide.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Locate2u and McLeod Software actually diverge.

Attributes where Locate2u and McLeod Software differ
AttributeLocate2uMcLeod Software
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWebWindows, Web, iOS, Android

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 Locate2u

Nothing recorded that McLeod Software does not also cover.

Only in McLeod Software

  • LoadMaster
  • PowerBroker
  • Driver pay and settlements
  • EDI and integration
  • Document Power imaging
  • Business intelligence

What people use each for

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

Locate2u

  • Planning optimized multi-stop routes in secondsnot McLeod Software
  • Real-time GPS fleet visibility and trackingnot McLeod Software
  • Proof of delivery via signature and photo capturenot McLeod Software
  • Branded customer tracking and automated notificationsnot McLeod Software

McLeod Software

  • A truckload carrier above one hundred trucks whose driver pay rules break every simpler system it has triednot Locate2u
  • A brokerage that needs carrier payables, factoring interfaces and settlement controls rather than a load board with invoicingnot Locate2u
  • A carrier required by large shippers to exchange EDI tenders, status messages and invoices in specific formatsnot Locate2u
  • A company running both assets and a brokerage that wants each side on the vendor system built for itnot Locate2u

Where each one falls short

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

Locate2u

  • Pricing quoted in AUD, not USD, requiring currency conversion for US customers
  • Starting price is AUD 1,100/month (approximately USD 730), significantly higher than many competitors

McLeod Software

  • It is a Microsoft SQL Server application that most customers still run on their own servers, so the total cost includes hardware, database administration and a disaster recovery plan that the vendor does not provide.
  • Version upgrades are projects rather than background events, and carriers routinely run releases that are a year or more old because upgrading requires testing every customisation and integration.
  • Licensing is per seat with modules priced separately, so a carrier with part time weekend dispatchers or occasional finance users pays full seats for people who log in a few hours a week.
  • The interface is dense and built for trained operators, and onboarding a new dispatcher takes weeks rather than days, which is expensive in a role with high turnover.
  • Pricing is never published and implementations commonly run six months or more with vendor or partner services, so the first year cost is a multiple of the annual licence and difficult to estimate before a sales process.

Pricing, plan by plan

Locate2u

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Locate2u review.

McLeod Software

On request
  • LoadMaster$undefined/year
    • Asset carrier transportation management
    • Driver pay and settlements
    • Dispatch and equipment management
  • PowerBroker$undefined/year
    • Brokerage operations
    • Carrier procurement and payables
    • Customer billing

Which should you pick?

Choose Locate2u if

Nothing in the data separates Locate2u from McLeod Software on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Locate2u review

Choose McLeod Software if

  • You need loadmaster.
  • You work on Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want powerbroker.
McLeod Software review

Questions people ask

Is Locate2u or McLeod Software better?
Neither clearly leads. Locate2u starts at On request and McLeod Software at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Locate2u or McLeod Software?
Locate2u starts at On request and McLeod Software at On request.
Does Locate2u or McLeod Software run on more platforms?
Locate2u runs on Web. McLeod Software runs on Windows, Web, iOS, Android.
What is Locate2u best used for?
Locate2u is most often used for planning optimized multi-stop routes in seconds, real-time gps fleet visibility and tracking, proof of delivery via signature and photo capture, branded customer tracking and automated notifications. Of those, planning optimized multi-stop routes in seconds and real-time gps fleet visibility and tracking are not what McLeod Software is typically brought in for.
What can Locate2u do that McLeod Software cannot?
McLeod Software covers LoadMaster, PowerBroker, Driver pay and settlements, EDI and integration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Locate2u: How much does Locate2u cost?

Locate2u's Platform plan starts at AUD 1,100/month (approximately USD 730) and scales with functionality. The Enterprise plan requires a custom quote. Optional modules for AI Agents, White Label, and API/Integrations are priced separately.

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McLeod Software: Is McLeod available as a hosted service?

Yes, McLeod offers hosting, but a large part of the installed base still runs on premises and budgets accordingly.

Locate2u: Does Locate2u offer a free trial?

Yes, Locate2u offers a free trial period with no credit card required and full feature access to evaluate the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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McLeod Software: Can a fifty truck carrier use it?

It will run, but the licence and implementation economics rarely make sense below roughly one hundred trucks.

Locate2u: Are there additional costs for Locate2u add-ons?

Yes, optional modules are priced separately including AI Agents for dispatch and customer service, White Label custom branding, and API/Integrations for REST API and webhooks. All modules can be added to either Platform or Enterprise plans.

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McLeod Software: Who owns McLeod Software?

It has remained privately held and independent since it was founded in 1985, which is unusual in this market.

McLeod Software: How long is a typical implementation?

Plan for six months or more once data migration, EDI setup and settlement rule configuration are included.

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