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ShipBob vs Uber Freight

ShipBob logo

ShipBob

Logistics

E-commerce fulfillment and logistics platform

From
On request
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: ShipBob no published pricing available; all costs require custom quote request; 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.
  • They diverge on capability: ShipBob covers Fulfillment services, Uber Freight covers Managed transportation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where ShipBob and Uber Freight differ
AttributeShipBobUber Freight
Pricing modelUnknownquote
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb, iOS, Android, API
Founded2014Unknown

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 ShipBob

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

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.

ShipBob

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

Uber Freight

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

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

ShipBob

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ShipBob review.

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 ShipBob if

  • You need fulfillment services.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want inventory management.
ShipBob 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 ShipBob or Uber Freight better?
Neither clearly leads. ShipBob starts at On request and Uber Freight at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ShipBob or Uber Freight?
ShipBob starts at On request and Uber Freight at On request.
Does ShipBob or Uber Freight run on more platforms?
ShipBob runs on Web, API. Uber Freight runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
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 Uber Freight is typically brought in for.
What can ShipBob do that Uber Freight cannot?
ShipBob covers Fulfillment services, Inventory management, Distributed warehousing, 2-day shipping. Uber Freight covers Managed transportation, Network TMS, Instant spot pricing, Powerloop trailer pool.

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.

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.

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.

Source
Uber Freight: What did Uber pay for Transplace?

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

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.

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.

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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