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Shippo vs Trimble TMW.Suite

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Shippo

Logistics

Shipping software for comparing rates and printing discounted labels

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Trimble TMW.Suite

Logistics

Enterprise transportation management system for asset-based carriers, still sold under the TMW name

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Shippo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Shippo premier tier requires contacting sales for custom pricing; Trimble TMW.Suite trimble has introduced a next-generation TMS platform alongside TMW.Suite, so buyers should get the investment horizon and any future migration path for TMW.Suite committed in writing before signing a multi-year agreement.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Shippo and Trimble TMW.Suite actually diverge.

Attributes where Shippo and Trimble TMW.Suite differ
AttributeShippoTrimble TMW.Suite
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWindows, Web, Cloud, iOS, Android

Identical on both: 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 Shippo

Nothing recorded that Trimble TMW.Suite does not also cover.

Only in Trimble TMW.Suite

  • Driver and owner-operator settlement
  • Dispatch and load planning
  • Fuel Dispatch
  • Cloud SaaS deployment
  • EDI and integration
  • Trimble ecosystem

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Shippo

  • Comparing rates within seconds across 40+ carriersnot Trimble TMW.Suite
  • Generating return labels to streamline returns processnot Trimble TMW.Suite
  • Handling international shipping with customs forms generationnot Trimble TMW.Suite
  • Creating and printing bulk labels via CSV importnot Trimble TMW.Suite
  • Tracking shipments with automated customer notificationsnot Trimble TMW.Suite

Trimble TMW.Suite

  • An asset-based truckload carrier whose owner-operator pay structures defeat simpler TMS productsnot Shippo
  • A petroleum distributor needing bulk fuel dispatch tied to tank levels rather than generic load planningnot Shippo
  • A carrier already running Trimble telematics and maintenance that wants dispatch and settlement in the same vendor relationshipnot Shippo
  • A growing fleet outgrowing a lightweight TMS and needing configurable order-to-cash depth rather than a faster interfacenot Shippo

Where each one falls short

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

Shippo

  • Premier tier requires contacting sales for custom pricing
  • Address validation charges vary by tier ($0.09 Starter, $0.08 Pro, $0.06 Premier per non-US lookup)

Trimble TMW.Suite

  • Trimble has introduced a next-generation TMS platform alongside TMW.Suite, so buyers should get the investment horizon and any future migration path for TMW.Suite committed in writing before signing a multi-year agreement.
  • Implementation runs to months and depends on configuration expertise, so the professional services cost is a large multiple of the first-year subscription and the internal effort is larger still.
  • Pricing is by user and module with nothing published, so a carrier cannot benchmark a quote against alternatives without running a full procurement.
  • The product carries decades of accumulated capability and its interface and workflow reflect that, which lengthens training and makes dispatcher turnover more expensive than it would be on a modern lightweight TMS.
  • It is built for asset-based North American carriers; brokerages, shippers and non-North American operations will find substantial parts of the settlement and regulatory functionality irrelevant while still paying for the platform.

Pricing, plan by plan

Shippo

Free
  • StarterFree
    • up to 30 labels per month
    • 1 user login
    • connect own carrier account at $0.05/label
  • Pro$17/month
    • scales from 1-10,000 labels per month
    • up to 5 user logins
    • free carrier account connections
  • Premier$null/custom
    • unlimited shipments
    • 15+ user logins
    • dedicated account manager

Trimble TMW.Suite

On request
  • TMW.Suite$undefined/year
    • Priced by user count and module selection
    • Cloud SaaS or on-premise deployment
    • Implementation, data migration and configuration quoted as services

Which should you pick?

Choose Shippo if

  • You want to start without paying.
Shippo review

Choose Trimble TMW.Suite if

  • You need driver and owner-operator settlement.
  • You work on Windows, Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
  • You also want dispatch and load planning.
Trimble TMW.Suite review

Questions people ask

Is Shippo or Trimble TMW.Suite better?
Neither clearly leads. Shippo starts at Free and Trimble TMW.Suite at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shippo or Trimble TMW.Suite?
Shippo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Shippo and On request for Trimble TMW.Suite.
Does Shippo or Trimble TMW.Suite run on more platforms?
Shippo runs on Web. Trimble TMW.Suite runs on Windows, Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
Can I use Shippo for free?
Yes. Shippo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Trimble TMW.Suite starts at On request.
What is Shippo best used for?
Shippo is most often used for comparing rates within seconds across 40+ carriers, generating return labels to streamline returns process, handling international shipping with customs forms generation, creating and printing bulk labels via csv import. Of those, comparing rates within seconds across 40+ carriers and generating return labels to streamline returns process are not what Trimble TMW.Suite is typically brought in for.
What can Shippo do that Trimble TMW.Suite cannot?
Trimble TMW.Suite covers Driver and owner-operator settlement, Dispatch and load planning, Fuel Dispatch, Cloud SaaS deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Shippo: How much does Shippo cost?

Shippo's Starter free plan includes 30 labels per month. Pro is $17/month or $205/year with a 10% discount. Premier plan requires contacting sales for custom pricing.

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Trimble TMW.Suite: Does TMW Systems still exist?

Not as a company. It was acquired by Trimble in 2012 and is now Trimble Transportation. TMW.Suite is still sold and developed as a product name.

Shippo: What is included in Shippo's free Starter plan?

Shippo Starter free tier includes up to 30 labels per month, 1 user login, and the ability to connect your own carrier account with a charge of $0.05 per label.

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Trimble TMW.Suite: Is TMW.Suite available in the cloud?

Yes. Trimble offers a cloud SaaS deployment alongside the traditional on-premise installation.

Shippo: What additional costs does Shippo charge beyond the subscription?

Beyond subscription fees, Shippo charges for postage (carrier rates with Shippo discounts), optional insurance, address validation ($0.09 for Starter, $0.08 for Pro, $0.06 for Premier per non-US lookup), and label overages at $0.08 per label beyond 10,000/month on Pro tier.

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Trimble TMW.Suite: Is TMW.Suite being replaced?

Trimble has launched a next-generation TMS platform. TMW.Suite continues to be sold and roadmapped, but get the long-term commitment in writing.

Trimble TMW.Suite: Who is it for?

Asset-based carriers, especially truckload, bulk and petroleum distribution. Brokerages and shippers are a poor fit.

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