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Locate2u vs Trimble TMW.Suite

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Locate2u

Logistics

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

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Trimble TMW.Suite

Logistics

Enterprise transportation management system for asset-based carriers, still sold under the TMW name

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Locate2u pricing quoted in AUD, not USD, requiring currency conversion for US customers; Trimble TMW.Suite trimble has introduced a next-generation TMS platform alongside TMW.Suite, so buyers should get the investment horizon and any future migration path for TMW.Suite committed in writing before signing a multi-year agreement.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Locate2u and Trimble TMW.Suite actually diverge.

Attributes where Locate2u and Trimble TMW.Suite differ
AttributeLocate2uTrimble TMW.Suite
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWebWindows, Web, Cloud, 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 Trimble TMW.Suite does not also cover.

Only in Trimble TMW.Suite

  • Driver and owner-operator settlement
  • Dispatch and load planning
  • Fuel Dispatch
  • Cloud SaaS deployment
  • EDI and integration
  • Trimble ecosystem

What people use each for

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

Locate2u

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

Trimble TMW.Suite

  • An asset-based truckload carrier whose owner-operator pay structures defeat simpler TMS productsnot Locate2u
  • A petroleum distributor needing bulk fuel dispatch tied to tank levels rather than generic load planningnot Locate2u
  • A carrier already running Trimble telematics and maintenance that wants dispatch and settlement in the same vendor relationshipnot Locate2u
  • A growing fleet outgrowing a lightweight TMS and needing configurable order-to-cash depth rather than a faster interfacenot 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

Trimble TMW.Suite

  • Trimble has introduced a next-generation TMS platform alongside TMW.Suite, so buyers should get the investment horizon and any future migration path for TMW.Suite committed in writing before signing a multi-year agreement.
  • Implementation runs to months and depends on configuration expertise, so the professional services cost is a large multiple of the first-year subscription and the internal effort is larger still.
  • Pricing is by user and module with nothing published, so a carrier cannot benchmark a quote against alternatives without running a full procurement.
  • The product carries decades of accumulated capability and its interface and workflow reflect that, which lengthens training and makes dispatcher turnover more expensive than it would be on a modern lightweight TMS.
  • It is built for asset-based North American carriers; brokerages, shippers and non-North American operations will find substantial parts of the settlement and regulatory functionality irrelevant while still paying for the platform.

Pricing, plan by plan

Locate2u

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Locate2u review.

Trimble TMW.Suite

On request
  • TMW.Suite$undefined/year
    • Priced by user count and module selection
    • Cloud SaaS or on-premise deployment
    • Implementation, data migration and configuration quoted as services

Which should you pick?

Choose Locate2u if

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

Locate2u review

Choose Trimble TMW.Suite if

  • You need driver and owner-operator settlement.
  • You work on Windows, Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
  • You also want dispatch and load planning.
Trimble TMW.Suite review

Questions people ask

Is Locate2u or Trimble TMW.Suite better?
Neither clearly leads. Locate2u starts at On request and Trimble TMW.Suite at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Locate2u or Trimble TMW.Suite?
Locate2u starts at On request and Trimble TMW.Suite at On request.
Does Locate2u or Trimble TMW.Suite run on more platforms?
Locate2u runs on Web. Trimble TMW.Suite runs on Windows, Web, Cloud, 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 Trimble TMW.Suite is typically brought in for.
What can Locate2u do that Trimble TMW.Suite cannot?
Trimble TMW.Suite covers Driver and owner-operator settlement, Dispatch and load planning, Fuel Dispatch, Cloud SaaS deployment.

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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Trimble TMW.Suite: Does TMW Systems still exist?

Not as a company. It was acquired by Trimble in 2012 and is now Trimble Transportation. TMW.Suite is still sold and developed as a product name.

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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Trimble TMW.Suite: Is TMW.Suite available in the cloud?

Yes. Trimble offers a cloud SaaS deployment alongside the traditional on-premise installation.

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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Trimble TMW.Suite: Is TMW.Suite being replaced?

Trimble has launched a next-generation TMS platform. TMW.Suite continues to be sold and roadmapped, but get the long-term commitment in writing.

Trimble TMW.Suite: Who is it for?

Asset-based carriers, especially truckload, bulk and petroleum distribution. Brokerages and shippers are a poor fit.

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