Logistics · head to head
Shippo vs Transfix
Shippo
Logistics
Shipping software for comparing rates and printing discounted labels
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Transfix
Logistics
Truckload brokerage that pivoted towards selling its own transportation software after a failed public listing
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
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; Transfix the 2022 termination of the planned public listing left the company private and smaller than it was built to be, so a buyer signing a multi year contract should confirm data export rights and continuity terms rather than assume permanence.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Shippo and Transfix actually diverge.
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 Transfix does not also cover.
Only in Transfix
- Routing guide management
- Predictive pricing
- Shipper portal
- Carrier app
- Lane analytics
- Managed capacity
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Shippo
- Comparing rates within seconds across 40+ carriersnot Transfix
- Generating return labels to streamline returns processnot Transfix
- Handling international shipping with customs forms generationnot Transfix
- Creating and printing bulk labels via CSV importnot Transfix
- Tracking shipments with automated customer notificationsnot Transfix
Transfix
- A shipper that wants its routing guide enforced automatically rather than by a coordinator working a phone listnot Shippo
- A mid size broker that needs an operating system and does not want to build tendering, tracking and settlement itselfnot Shippo
- A shipper needing a covered fallback for loads that the primary carrier panel rejects during a tight marketnot Shippo
- A logistics team wanting lane level acceptance and cost data to renegotiate contract rates at bid timenot 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)
Transfix
- The 2022 termination of the planned public listing left the company private and smaller than it was built to be, so a buyer signing a multi year contract should confirm data export rights and continuity terms rather than assume permanence.
- Coverage is North American truckload, so a shipper with intermodal, LTL, parcel or international freight needs a second system and loses the single view that motivated the purchase.
- Accounting, settlement and driver pay are shallow compared with an established brokerage system, and most customers still run finance in a separate package.
- Predictive pricing is derived largely from the Transfix book of business, so accuracy falls away on lanes and equipment types the brokerage rarely touches.
- The software and brokerage sit in one company, so a shipper using the platform to manage its own carriers is asking a competitor for its freight to hold the performance data on those carriers.
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
Transfix
On request- Transfix$undefined/year
- Shipper platform and routing guide management
- Brokerage capacity access
- Lane analytics and reporting
Which should you pick?
Choose Transfix if
- You need routing guide management.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
- You also want predictive pricing.
Questions people ask
- Is Shippo or Transfix better?
- Neither clearly leads. Shippo starts at Free and Transfix at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Shippo or Transfix?
- Shippo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Shippo and On request for Transfix.
- Does Shippo or Transfix run on more platforms?
- Shippo runs on Web. Transfix runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
- Can I use Shippo for free?
- Yes. Shippo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Transfix 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 Transfix is typically brought in for.
- What can Shippo do that Transfix cannot?
- Transfix covers Routing guide management, Predictive pricing, Shipper portal, Carrier app.
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.
SourceTransfix: Did Transfix go public?
No. The merger agreement with a special purpose acquisition company was announced in 2021 and terminated in 2022, and the company remained private.
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.
SourceTransfix: Can I use the software without giving Transfix freight?
It is sold that way, but the commercial model still assumes some brokerage participation, and pricing reflects that.
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.
SourceTransfix: Does it handle LTL and intermodal?
Its depth is in full truckload. Treat other modes as a gap to be covered elsewhere.
Transfix: Is pricing published?
No. Every arrangement is quoted, and software fees are often blended with brokerage volume.
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