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ShipBob vs Truckbase

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ShipBob

Logistics

E-commerce fulfillment and logistics platform

From
On request
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: ShipBob no published pricing available; all costs require custom quote request; 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.
  • They diverge on capability: ShipBob covers Fulfillment services, Truckbase covers Dispatch board.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ShipBob and Truckbase actually diverge.

Attributes where ShipBob and Truckbase differ
AttributeShipBobTruckbase
Starting priceOn request$290/month
Pricing modelUnknownPer truck per month
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb, iOS, Android
Founded2014Unknown

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 ShipBob

  • Fulfillment services
  • Inventory management
  • Distributed warehousing
  • 2-day shipping
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • WooCommerce
  • BigCommerce

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.

ShipBob

  • E-commerce order fulfillment and logisticsnot Truckbase
  • Multi-location inventory managementnot Truckbase
  • 2-day shipping across continental United Statesnot Truckbase
  • Global shipping to 250+ destinationsnot Truckbase
  • B2B and marketplace order fulfillmentnot Truckbase
  • Branded packaging and unboxing experiencesnot Truckbase
  • Returns managementnot Truckbase

Truckbase

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

Where each one falls short

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

ShipBob

  • No published pricing available; all costs require custom quote request
  • No free tier or free trial available

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

ShipBob

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ShipBob review.

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 ShipBob if

  • You need fulfillment services.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want inventory management.
ShipBob 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 ShipBob or Truckbase better?
Neither clearly leads. ShipBob starts at On request and Truckbase at $290/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ShipBob or Truckbase?
ShipBob starts at On request and Truckbase at $290/month.
Does ShipBob or Truckbase run on more platforms?
ShipBob runs on Web, API. Truckbase runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is ShipBob best used for?
ShipBob is most often used for e-commerce order fulfillment and logistics, multi-location inventory management, 2-day shipping across continental united states, global shipping to 250+ destinations. Of those, e-commerce order fulfillment and logistics and multi-location inventory management are not what Truckbase is typically brought in for.
What can ShipBob do that Truckbase cannot?
ShipBob covers Fulfillment services, Inventory management, Distributed warehousing, 2-day shipping. Truckbase covers Dispatch board, Driver mobile app, Settlements, Invoicing and factoring.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ShipBob: How much does ShipBob cost?

ShipBob uses quote-based pricing reflective of total fulfillment costs including inventory receiving, warehousing, picking, packing, and shipping. Specific pricing requires submitting a custom quote form with business details.

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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.

ShipBob: Is ShipBob software free?

Yes, ShipBob's software is completely free for all customers, as well as connecting all turnkey integrations. Customers only pay for fulfillment services and shipping costs.

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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.

ShipBob: What additional services can incur fees with ShipBob?

Additional fees apply for specialized services including kitting, B2B/wholesale orders, EDI compliance, returns processing, custom packaging storage, branded boxes, and any services beyond standard fulfillment.

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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.

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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