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Onfleet vs Uber Freight

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Onfleet

Logistics

Last-mile delivery management with route optimization and driver dispatch

From
$619/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Uber Freight logo

Uber Freight

Logistics

Managed transportation and brokerage built on the Transplace business Uber bought for about 2.25 billion dollars

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; Uber Freight managed transportation puts the carrier relationships, the rate history and the operating knowledge inside the provider, so bringing the function back in house later means rebuilding all three from a standing start.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Onfleet and Uber Freight actually diverge.

Attributes where Onfleet and Uber Freight differ
AttributeOnfleetUber Freight
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 Uber Freight does not also cover.

Only in Uber Freight

  • Managed transportation
  • Network TMS
  • Instant spot pricing
  • Powerloop trailer pool
  • Carrier app
  • Shipper analytics

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

Uber Freight

  • A large shipper that wants to outsource the transportation department rather than licence a TMS and staff itnot Onfleet
  • A shipper needing spot truckload capacity priced instantly without running a bidnot Onfleet
  • A manufacturer trying to cut detention cost at plants by moving to drop and hook trailer poolsnot Onfleet
  • A shipper consolidating a fragmented regional carrier base under one operating team and one set of reportsnot 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

Uber Freight

  • Managed transportation puts the carrier relationships, the rate history and the operating knowledge inside the provider, so bringing the function back in house later means rebuilding all three from a standing start.
  • The business is an assembly of Uber brokerage and Transplace managed services, and shippers report that the technology a managed customer uses is not the same product a spot customer sees, which complicates any evaluation based on demonstrations.
  • Uber Freight has cut staff during freight downturns, and a managed customer feels that directly because service quality depends on the size and tenure of the assigned operating team.
  • Instant pricing is a Uber Freight capacity commitment rather than a market index, so a shipper using it as a benchmark is measuring one provider appetite rather than the spot market.
  • Depth outside North American truckload is uneven, and shippers with substantial ocean, air or European road freight generally keep separate providers and separate systems.

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

Uber Freight

On request
  • Managed Transportation$undefined/year
    • Outsourced transportation operations
    • Network TMS access
    • Dedicated operating team and reporting
  • Brokerage$undefined/year
    • Spot and contract truckload capacity
    • Instant priced quotes
    • Tracking and document handling

Which should you pick?

Choose Onfleet if

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

Onfleet review

Choose Uber Freight if

  • You need managed transportation.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
  • You also want network tms.
Uber Freight review

Questions people ask

Is Onfleet or Uber Freight better?
Neither clearly leads. Onfleet starts at $619/month and Uber Freight at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Onfleet or Uber Freight?
Onfleet starts at $619/month and Uber Freight at On request.
Does Onfleet or Uber Freight run on more platforms?
Onfleet runs on Web. Uber Freight 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 Uber Freight is typically brought in for.
What can Onfleet do that Uber Freight cannot?
Uber Freight covers Managed transportation, Network TMS, Instant spot pricing, Powerloop trailer pool.

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
Uber Freight: Is Uber Freight just the app?

No. Managed transportation, which came from the Transplace acquisition, is the larger part of the business for enterprise shippers.

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
Uber Freight: What did Uber pay for Transplace?

The 2022 deal was valued at approximately 2.25 billion dollars in cash and stock.

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
Uber Freight: Is Uber Freight profitable and stable?

It is a division of Uber Technologies and took a 550 million dollar outside investment in 2023 led by Greenbriar Equity Group, which had sold Transplace to it the year before.

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
Uber Freight: Can I licence the TMS on its own?

The platform is sold as part of a managed or brokerage relationship rather than as standalone licensed software.

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