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Onfleet vs Transfix

Onfleet logo

Onfleet

Logistics

Last-mile delivery management with route optimization and driver dispatch

From
$619/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Transfix logo

Transfix

Logistics

Truckload brokerage that pivoted towards selling its own transportation software after a failed public listing

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Onfleet sMS/voice telephony billed separately based on usage and country rates; Transfix the 2022 termination of the planned public listing left the company private and smaller than it was built to be, so a buyer signing a multi year contract should confirm data export rights and continuity terms rather than assume permanence.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Onfleet and Transfix actually diverge.

Attributes where Onfleet and Transfix differ
AttributeOnfleetTransfix
Starting price$619/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, API

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 Onfleet

Nothing recorded that Transfix does not also cover.

Only in Transfix

  • Routing guide management
  • Predictive pricing
  • Shipper portal
  • Carrier app
  • Lane analytics
  • Managed capacity

What people use each for

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

Onfleet

  • Optimizing delivery routes to increase driver capacity and efficiencynot Transfix
  • Tracking deliveries in real-time with accurate customer ETAsnot Transfix
  • Capturing proof of delivery with photos and signature verificationnot Transfix
  • Coordinating deliveries across healthcare, food, and specialty sectorsnot Transfix

Transfix

  • A shipper that wants its routing guide enforced automatically rather than by a coordinator working a phone listnot Onfleet
  • A mid size broker that needs an operating system and does not want to build tendering, tracking and settlement itselfnot Onfleet
  • A shipper needing a covered fallback for loads that the primary carrier panel rejects during a tight marketnot Onfleet
  • A logistics team wanting lane level acceptance and cost data to renegotiate contract rates at bid timenot Onfleet

Where each one falls short

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

Onfleet

  • SMS/voice telephony billed separately based on usage and country rates
  • No annual discount offered; monthly billing only

Transfix

  • The 2022 termination of the planned public listing left the company private and smaller than it was built to be, so a buyer signing a multi year contract should confirm data export rights and continuity terms rather than assume permanence.
  • Coverage is North American truckload, so a shipper with intermodal, LTL, parcel or international freight needs a second system and loses the single view that motivated the purchase.
  • Accounting, settlement and driver pay are shallow compared with an established brokerage system, and most customers still run finance in a separate package.
  • Predictive pricing is derived largely from the Transfix book of business, so accuracy falls away on lanes and equipment types the brokerage rarely touches.
  • The software and brokerage sit in one company, so a shipper using the platform to manage its own carriers is asking a competitor for its freight to hold the performance data on those carriers.

Pricing, plan by plan

Onfleet

$619/month
  • LAUNCH$619/month
    • Up to 2,500 tasks/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Basic route optimization
  • SCALE$1349/month
    • Up to 5,000 tasks/month
    • Everything in LAUNCH plus:
    • Barcode scanning
  • ENTERPRISE$3099/month
    • 10,000+ tasks/month
    • Everything in SCALE plus:
    • Multi-region support
  • Courier Suite Add-on$299/month
    • Customizable service and rates
    • Client portals
    • Automated order intake

Transfix

On request
  • Transfix$undefined/year
    • Shipper platform and routing guide management
    • Brokerage capacity access
    • Lane analytics and reporting

Which should you pick?

Choose Onfleet if

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

Onfleet review

Choose Transfix if

  • You need routing guide management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
  • You also want predictive pricing.
Transfix review

Questions people ask

Is Onfleet or Transfix better?
Neither clearly leads. Onfleet starts at $619/month and Transfix at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Onfleet or Transfix?
Onfleet starts at $619/month and Transfix at On request.
Does Onfleet or Transfix run on more platforms?
Onfleet runs on Web. Transfix runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
What is Onfleet best used for?
Onfleet is most often used for optimizing delivery routes to increase driver capacity and efficiency, tracking deliveries in real-time with accurate customer etas, capturing proof of delivery with photos and signature verification, coordinating deliveries across healthcare, food, and specialty sectors. Of those, optimizing delivery routes to increase driver capacity and efficiency and tracking deliveries in real-time with accurate customer etas are not what Transfix is typically brought in for.
What can Onfleet do that Transfix cannot?
Transfix covers Routing guide management, Predictive pricing, Shipper portal, Carrier app.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Onfleet: How much does Onfleet cost?

Onfleet pricing starts at $619/month for the LAUNCH plan (up to 2,500 tasks), $1,349/month for SCALE (up to 5,000 tasks), and $3,099/month for ENTERPRISE (10,000+ tasks). All plans include unlimited users.

Source
Transfix: Did Transfix go public?

No. The merger agreement with a special purpose acquisition company was announced in 2021 and terminated in 2022, and the company remained private.

Onfleet: What tasks are included in each Onfleet plan?

LAUNCH includes up to 2,500 tasks/month, SCALE includes up to 5,000 tasks/month, and ENTERPRISE includes 10,000+ tasks/month. Tasks are counted as deliveries or pickups.

Source
Transfix: Can I use the software without giving Transfix freight?

It is sold that way, but the commercial model still assumes some brokerage participation, and pricing reflects that.

Onfleet: Does Onfleet charge for SMS and voice?

Yes, SMS and voice telephony are billed separately on a usage basis, with rates varying by country. Charges are applied monthly to your invoice.

Source
Transfix: Does it handle LTL and intermodal?

Its depth is in full truckload. Treat other modes as a gap to be covered elsewhere.

Onfleet: Does Onfleet offer a free trial?

Onfleet offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required until you select a plan.

Source
Transfix: Is pricing published?

No. Every arrangement is quoted, and software fees are often blended with brokerage volume.

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