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Locate2u vs Shipwell

Locate2u logo

Locate2u

Logistics

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shipwell logo

Shipwell

Logistics

Cloud transportation management with a built-in carrier network, sold on freight volume not seats

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; Shipwell pricing is not published and is set on freight volume, so the cost rises through a peak season regardless of how much anyone uses the software.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Locate2u and Shipwell actually diverge.

Attributes where Locate2u and Shipwell differ
AttributeLocate2uShipwell
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, API

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 Shipwell does not also cover.

Only in Shipwell

  • Rate shopping
  • Automated tendering
  • Real-time tracking
  • Freight audit and pay
  • Carrier network
  • Analytics

What people use each for

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

Locate2u

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

Shipwell

  • A mid-market shipper running truckload tenders on spreadsheets and emailnot Locate2u
  • A broker replacing a legacy operating system without building one in-housenot Locate2u
  • A manufacturer that needs proof of delivery and exception alerts pushed into its ERPnot Locate2u
  • A logistics team that wants freight audit to catch accessorial overbilling automaticallynot 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

Shipwell

  • Pricing is not published and is set on freight volume, so the cost rises through a peak season regardless of how much anyone uses the software.
  • Shipwell operates a carrier network as well as the TMS, so the vendor running your tender is also a bidder in it, which weakens the neutrality a competitive sourcing process depends on.
  • Coverage is heavily North American, and international ocean, air and customs handling is thin compared with a forwarder-grade platform.
  • ERP and WMS integrations turn deployment into a project with its own cost and timeline rather than a configuration exercise.
  • The company is small relative to the enterprise TMS incumbents, which matters for a system that sits in the path of every shipment if support or roadmap continuity slips.

Pricing, plan by plan

Locate2u

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Locate2u review.

Shipwell

On request
  • Shipwell TMS$undefined/year
    • Annual contract priced on freight volume
    • Rate shopping, tendering and tracking
    • Freight audit and payment

Which should you pick?

Choose Locate2u if

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

Locate2u review

Choose Shipwell if

  • You need rate shopping.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
  • You also want automated tendering.
Shipwell review

Questions people ask

Is Locate2u or Shipwell better?
Neither clearly leads. Locate2u starts at On request and Shipwell at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Locate2u or Shipwell?
Locate2u starts at On request and Shipwell at On request.
Does Locate2u or Shipwell run on more platforms?
Locate2u runs on Web. Shipwell runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
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 Shipwell is typically brought in for.
What can Locate2u do that Shipwell cannot?
Shipwell covers Rate shopping, Automated tendering, Real-time tracking, Freight audit and pay.

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.

Source
Shipwell: How much does Shipwell cost?

It is not published. Contracts are annual and priced on freight volume; third-party listings suggest entry engagements around $1,000 a month, which should be treated as indicative only.

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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Shipwell: Does Shipwell broker freight as well as sell software?

Yes. It operates its own carrier network alongside the TMS, which speeds up sourcing but means the platform provider also competes for your loads.

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.

Source
Shipwell: Is it suitable for international freight?

It is built around North American truckload and LTL. International ocean and air handling is limited.

Shipwell: Is there a free trial?

No. Deployment involves configuration and integration work, so evaluation happens through a demo and a scoped implementation.

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