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Onfleet vs Truckbase

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Onfleet

Logistics

Last-mile delivery management with route optimization and driver dispatch

From
$619/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Truckbase

Logistics

Transport management system for small and mid-size North American truckload carriers with a published price floor

From
$290/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Onfleet sMS/voice telephony billed separately based on usage and country rates; Truckbase only the 290 USD monthly minimum is published; the per-truck, per-driver and per-load rates behind it are all consultative, so comparing quotes against another vendor is guesswork.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Onfleet and Truckbase actually diverge.

Attributes where Onfleet and Truckbase differ
AttributeOnfleetTruckbase
Starting price$619/month$290/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer truck per month
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android

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 Truckbase does not also cover.

Only in Truckbase

  • Dispatch board
  • Driver mobile app
  • Settlements
  • Invoicing and factoring
  • ELD integration
  • Document management
  • Accounting sync
  • Flexible billing meters

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 Truckbase
  • Tracking deliveries in real-time with accurate customer ETAsnot Truckbase
  • Capturing proof of delivery with photos and signature verificationnot Truckbase
  • Coordinating deliveries across healthcare, food, and specialty sectorsnot Truckbase

Truckbase

  • A twenty-truck carrier running dispatch on a whiteboard and settlements in a spreadsheetnot Onfleet
  • A seasonal agricultural hauler whose driver count triples for three months and would be penalised by per-driver billingnot Onfleet
  • A carrier whose invoices are late because paperwork arrives days after deliverynot Onfleet
  • An operation that wants ELD location flowing into the TMS without a second data entry stepnot 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

Truckbase

  • Only the 290 USD monthly minimum is published; the per-truck, per-driver and per-load rates behind it are all consultative, so comparing quotes against another vendor is guesswork.
  • The published minimum is billed annually, so a carrier wanting month-to-month flexibility pays more or commits for a year up front.
  • Scope stops well short of enterprise TMS: complex LTL rating, multi-leg intermodal and cross-border customs are not covered, so growing carriers face a migration later.
  • It is a small, venture-stage software company in a market where carriers expect a system to last a decade, and vendor continuity is a legitimate concern for an operational system of record.
  • Reporting and analytics are basic compared with established TMS products, so carriers wanting detailed lane profitability analysis end up exporting to spreadsheets anyway.

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

Truckbase

$290/month
  • Minimum commitment$290/month
    • Billed annually
    • Free live virtual onboarding and implementation
    • 24-hour US-based support
  • Per driver, per load or flat annual$undefined/month
    • Alternative billing meters for fleets with more drivers than trucks
    • Per-load billing for non-asset operations
    • Flat annual rates for seasonal carriers with high turnover
  • Carrier Partner Program$undefined/year
    • On-site training
    • Dedicated engineering access for custom development
    • Enterprise terms, quoted

Which should you pick?

Choose Onfleet if

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

Onfleet review

Choose Truckbase if

  • You need dispatch board.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want driver mobile app.
Truckbase review

Questions people ask

Is Onfleet or Truckbase better?
Neither clearly leads. Onfleet starts at $619/month and Truckbase at $290/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Onfleet or Truckbase?
Onfleet starts at $619/month and Truckbase at $290/month.
Does Onfleet or Truckbase run on more platforms?
Onfleet runs on Web. Truckbase runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 Truckbase is typically brought in for.
What can Onfleet do that Truckbase cannot?
Truckbase covers Dispatch board, Driver mobile app, Settlements, Invoicing and factoring.

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.

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Truckbase: What is the minimum cost?

290 USD per month billed annually, which Truckbase publishes; typical deployments sit higher depending on fleet size.

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.

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Truckbase: Is there a setup fee?

No. Live virtual onboarding and implementation are included, with in-person training available for larger fleets.

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.

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Truckbase: Can I be billed per load instead of per truck?

Yes. Truckbase offers per truck, per driver, per load, flat annual and custom billing shapes.

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
Truckbase: Does it integrate with my ELD?

Yes, it pulls location and hours of service from major ELD providers including Samsara and Motive.

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