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Freightview vs Shipwell

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Freightview

Logistics

Freight shipping management to compare and book LTL and truckload rates

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shipwell logo

Shipwell

Logistics

Cloud transportation management with a built-in carrier network, sold on freight volume not seats

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Freightview has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Freightview higher-volume pricing tiers (51+ shipments) require contacting sales for custom quotes; Shipwell pricing is not published and is set on freight volume, so the cost rises through a peak season regardless of how much anyone uses the software.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Freightview and Shipwell actually diverge.

Attributes where Freightview and Shipwell differ
AttributeFreightviewShipwell
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, API

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 Freightview

Nothing recorded that Shipwell does not also cover.

Only in Shipwell

  • Rate shopping
  • Automated tendering
  • Real-time tracking
  • Freight audit and pay
  • Carrier network
  • Analytics

What people use each for

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

Freightview

  • Managing LTL shipments with dynamic pricing optionsnot Shipwell
  • Integrating parcel tracking into existing logistics systemsnot Shipwell
  • Comparing freight quotes across multiple carriers monthlynot Shipwell
  • Coordinating parcel shipments for growing ecommerce businessesnot Shipwell

Shipwell

  • A mid-market shipper running truckload tenders on spreadsheets and emailnot Freightview
  • A broker replacing a legacy operating system without building one in-housenot Freightview
  • A manufacturer that needs proof of delivery and exception alerts pushed into its ERPnot Freightview
  • A logistics team that wants freight audit to catch accessorial overbilling automaticallynot Freightview

Where each one falls short

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

Freightview

  • Higher-volume pricing tiers (51+ shipments) require contacting sales for custom quotes

Shipwell

  • Pricing is not published and is set on freight volume, so the cost rises through a peak season regardless of how much anyone uses the software.
  • Shipwell operates a carrier network as well as the TMS, so the vendor running your tender is also a bidder in it, which weakens the neutrality a competitive sourcing process depends on.
  • Coverage is heavily North American, and international ocean, air and customs handling is thin compared with a forwarder-grade platform.
  • ERP and WMS integrations turn deployment into a project with its own cost and timeline rather than a configuration exercise.
  • The company is small relative to the enterprise TMS incumbents, which matters for a system that sits in the path of every shipment if support or roadmap continuity slips.

Pricing, plan by plan

Freightview

Free
  • 0-50 shipments$149/month
    • Up to 50 shipments per month
  • 51-500 shipments$null/mo
    • Custom pricing for 51-500 shipments per month
  • 501-1000 shipments$null/mo
    • Custom pricing for 501-1000 shipments per month
  • 1001+ shipments$null/mo
    • Custom pricing for 1001+ shipments per month

Shipwell

On request
  • Shipwell TMS$undefined/year
    • Annual contract priced on freight volume
    • Rate shopping, tendering and tracking
    • Freight audit and payment

Which should you pick?

Choose Freightview if

  • You want to start without paying.
Freightview review

Choose Shipwell if

  • You need rate shopping.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
  • You also want automated tendering.
Shipwell review

Questions people ask

Is Freightview or Shipwell better?
Neither clearly leads. Freightview starts at Free and Shipwell at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Freightview or Shipwell?
Freightview has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Freightview and On request for Shipwell.
Does Freightview or Shipwell run on more platforms?
Freightview runs on Web. Shipwell runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
Can I use Freightview for free?
Yes. Freightview has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Shipwell starts at On request.
What is Freightview best used for?
Freightview is most often used for managing ltl shipments with dynamic pricing options, integrating parcel tracking into existing logistics systems, comparing freight quotes across multiple carriers monthly, coordinating parcel shipments for growing ecommerce businesses. Of those, managing ltl shipments with dynamic pricing options and integrating parcel tracking into existing logistics systems are not what Shipwell is typically brought in for.
What can Freightview do that Shipwell cannot?
Shipwell covers Rate shopping, Automated tendering, Real-time tracking, Freight audit and pay.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Freightview: What is Freightview's entry-level pricing?

The entry-level plan is $149 per month for up to 50 shipments, with higher volumes requiring custom pricing quotes.

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Shipwell: How much does Shipwell cost?

It is not published. Contracts are annual and priced on freight volume; third-party listings suggest entry engagements around $1,000 a month, which should be treated as indicative only.

Freightview: Does Freightview offer a free trial?

Yes, Freightview offers a 14-day free trial with no upfront payment required. As stated: 'You get 14 days to try Freightview... if you don't put in your payment information, we don't charge you.'

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Shipwell: Does Shipwell broker freight as well as sell software?

Yes. It operates its own carrier network alongside the TMS, which speeds up sourcing but means the platform provider also competes for your loads.

Freightview: How does Freightview handle high-volume shipments?

For businesses shipping 51 or more shipments per month, Freightview offers custom pricing. Customers can request annual prepayment options after consultation with sales.

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Shipwell: Is it suitable for international freight?

It is built around North American truckload and LTL. International ocean and air handling is limited.

Shipwell: Is there a free trial?

No. Deployment involves configuration and integration work, so evaluation happens through a demo and a scoped implementation.

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