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Shipwell vs Visibility

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
Visibility logo

Visibility

ERP

Supply chain and manufacturing execution software

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Visibility no price, licensing model, minimum or contract term is published on the site; buyers are directed to a sales email and phone number
  • They diverge on capability: Shipwell covers Rate shopping, Visibility covers Supply chain visibility.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Shipwell and Visibility actually diverge.

Attributes where Shipwell and Visibility differ
AttributeShipwellVisibility
Starting priceOn request$1000/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, APICloud, On-premise, Web
CategoryLogisticsERP
FoundedUnknown1989

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Shipwell

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

Only in Visibility

  • Supply chain visibility
  • Manufacturing execution
  • Production planning
  • Reporting
  • ERP systems
  • REST APIs
  • EDI
  • Third-party systems

Both cover

  • Analytics

What people use each for

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

Shipwell

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

Visibility

  • ERP for engineer to order and make to order manufacturersnot Shipwell
  • Job shop production planning and costingnot Shipwell
  • Manufacturing operations in aerospace and defence, fabricated metals and medical devicesnot Shipwell

Where each one falls short

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

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.

Visibility

  • No price, licensing model, minimum or contract term is published on the site; buyers are directed to a sales email and phone number
  • The vendor states an implementation of 4 to 6 months, so the product is not usable immediately after purchase
  • The product targets make to order, engineer to order and job shop manufacturers rather than general business use

Pricing, plan by plan

Shipwell

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

Visibility

$1000/month
  • Standard$1000/month
    • Supply chain visibility
    • MES
    • Basic analytics
  • Premium$2000/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom reports
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Shipwell if

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

Choose Visibility if

  • You need supply chain visibility.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want manufacturing execution.
Visibility review

Questions people ask

Is Shipwell or Visibility better?
Neither clearly leads. Shipwell starts at On request and Visibility at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shipwell or Visibility?
Shipwell starts at On request and Visibility at $1000/month.
Does Shipwell or Visibility run on more platforms?
Shipwell runs on Web, iOS, Android, API. Visibility runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
What is Shipwell best used for?
Shipwell is most often used for a mid-market shipper running truckload tenders on spreadsheets and email, a broker replacing a legacy operating system without building one in-house, a manufacturer that needs proof of delivery and exception alerts pushed into its erp, a logistics team that wants freight audit to catch accessorial overbilling automatically. Of those, a mid-market shipper running truckload tenders on spreadsheets and email and a broker replacing a legacy operating system without building one in-house are not what Visibility is typically brought in for.
What can Shipwell do that Visibility cannot?
Shipwell covers Rate shopping, Automated tendering, Real-time tracking, Freight audit and pay. Visibility covers Supply chain visibility, Manufacturing execution, Production planning, Reporting. Both handle Analytics.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Visibility: Does Visibility publish pricing on their website?

No, Visibility does not disclose subscription costs or pricing tiers on their website. Interested parties must contact sales directly.

Source
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.

Visibility: How do I get a Visibility quote?

Visibility directs interested parties to contact sales at [email protected] or (978) 269-6500, or to request a demo through their website.

Source
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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