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ShipMonk vs Uber Freight

ShipMonk logo

ShipMonk

Logistics

Third-party logistics fulfillment for direct-to-consumer ecommerce brands

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: ShipMonk no published pricing available; all costs require custom quote request based on order volume; 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 ShipMonk and Uber Freight actually diverge.

Attributes where ShipMonk and Uber Freight differ
AttributeShipMonkUber Freight
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, API

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), 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 ShipMonk

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.

ShipMonk

  • Processing returns with customizable workflows and per-carton feesnot Uber Freight
  • Managing special projects like inventory counting and labelingnot Uber Freight
  • Adding gift messages for personalized unboxing experiencesnot Uber Freight
  • Wrapping delicate items with specialized packaging materialsnot Uber Freight
  • Fulfilling international orders across 200+ countriesnot Uber Freight

Uber Freight

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

Where each one falls short

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

ShipMonk

  • No published pricing available; all costs require custom quote request based on order volume
  • Monthly minimum charge calculated by multiplying projected monthly order volume by first-item pick fee, then reduced by 20%

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

ShipMonk

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ShipMonk 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 ShipMonk if

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

ShipMonk 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 ShipMonk or Uber Freight better?
Neither clearly leads. ShipMonk 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, ShipMonk or Uber Freight?
ShipMonk starts at On request and Uber Freight at On request.
Does ShipMonk or Uber Freight run on more platforms?
ShipMonk runs on Web. Uber Freight runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
What is ShipMonk best used for?
ShipMonk is most often used for processing returns with customizable workflows and per-carton fees, managing special projects like inventory counting and labeling, adding gift messages for personalized unboxing experiences, wrapping delicate items with specialized packaging materials. Of those, processing returns with customizable workflows and per-carton fees and managing special projects like inventory counting and labeling are not what Uber Freight is typically brought in for.
What can ShipMonk do that Uber Freight cannot?
Uber Freight covers Managed transportation, Network TMS, Instant spot pricing, Powerloop trailer pool.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ShipMonk: How much does ShipMonk cost?

ShipMonk uses quote-based custom pricing calculated from storage fees, fulfillment fees based on order volume, variable shipping rates, and special project charges. A monthly minimum applies based on projected monthly order volume.

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.

ShipMonk: What fees does ShipMonk charge?

ShipMonk charges fees for storage (based on size, sales, quantity), fulfillment (pick-and-pack, receiving, returns), shipping (based on weight, dimensions, destination), and special projects. Platform and onboarding fees are included in custom quotes.

Source
Uber Freight: What did Uber pay for Transplace?

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

ShipMonk: What additional services cost extra with ShipMonk?

ShipMonk charges separate fees for returns processing per carton, gift messaging with standard or custom cards, fragile wrapping based on product dimensions, lot control tracking per carton, and non-palletized container unloading based on container size.

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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