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Compare Descartes MacroPoint and FarEye 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (62.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Descartes MacroPoint
Star Rating
(805)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Descartes MacroPointFarEye
Star Rating
(252)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (62.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FarEyeSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Descartes MacroPoint excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score of 87.71 compared to FarEye's 72.17. Users appreciate the ability to track truckload shipments in real time, which is crucial for coordinating with shippers when delays occur.
- According to verified reviews, both platforms are user-friendly, but FarEye stands out for its intuitive Sarathi dashboard, which allows users to manage alerts and customize reports easily. This feature has been highlighted by users as a significant advantage for daily operations.
- Reviewers mention that Descartes MacroPoint offers robust integration capabilities, allowing users to track shipments from various carriers seamlessly. Users have noted that it is easy to see the location of trucks, even when different ELD providers are involved, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Users say that while both products provide strong customer support, FarEye has received higher praise for its responsiveness and helpfulness. This has been a key factor for users who rely on timely assistance for their logistics needs.
- Reviewers highlight that Descartes MacroPoint has a wealth of features, but some users feel that it could improve in areas like temperature alerts and order-level visibility, where FarEye has received notably higher ratings. This suggests that FarEye may be better suited for users with specific tracking needs.
- According to recent feedback, both platforms have their strengths in ease of implementation, but FarEye is often noted for its quick setup process. Users appreciate how easily they can integrate FarEye into their existing systems, making it a favorable choice for businesses looking to minimize downtime.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Descartes MacroPoint
No pricing availableFarEye
No pricing availableFree Trial
Descartes MacroPoint
No trial information availableFarEye
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
734
9.5
217
Ease of Use
9.2
753
9.6
220
Ease of Setup
9.1
506
9.5
132
Ease of Admin
9.1
224
8.2
33
Quality of Support
9.0
700
9.5
217
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
222
8.8
32
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
737
9.5
216
Features by Category
Routing
Not enough data
9.3
37
Not enough data
9.5
36
Not enough data
9.4
36
Scheduling
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
9.2
35
Not enough data
9.3
36
Not enough data
9.3
36
Optimization
Not enough data
9.3
36
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
9.3
37
Analytics
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.3
36
Not enough data
9.4
36
Management - Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Carrier Management
8.5
616
Not enough data
8.7
609
Not enough data
8.9
621
Not enough data
Freight Modes
8.4
590
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Customer Management
8.7
592
Not enough data
8.0
562
Not enough data
8.1
565
Not enough data
Supply Chain Operations
Not enough data
9.7
121
Not enough data
9.8
127
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Customer Management
Not enough data
9.7
124
Not enough data
9.7
126
Not enough data
9.6
122
Analytics
Not enough data
9.6
125
Not enough data
9.6
127
Not enough data
9.6
128
Transportation Management Systems (TMS)Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Fleet Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Transportation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Labels
Not enough data
9.5
37
Not enough data
9.5
36
Not enough data
9.4
36
Order management
Not enough data
9.9
36
Not enough data
9.5
37
Not enough data
9.8
37
Not enough data
9.6
37
Carrier and rate management
Not enough data
9.4
36
Not enough data
9.7
36
Not enough data
9.6
36
Inventory management
Not enough data
9.7
36
Not enough data
9.5
36
Not enough data
9.6
36
Reports
Not enough data
9.6
35
Not enough data
9.6
36
Not enough data
9.5
36
Visibility
8.8
362
9.9
100
8.6
369
9.9
100
7.5
332
9.9
96
9.3
373
10.0
102
8.7
356
9.9
99
8.9
367
9.9
97
8.7
356
9.9
97
Delivery
8.9
363
9.9
102
Feature Not Available
9.9
98
Feature Not Available
9.9
98
8.4
354
9.9
98
Workflow Automation
Feature Not Available
9.9
95
8.1
333
9.9
96
Feature Not Available
9.9
94
8.0
325
9.9
96
Network Management
8.5
333
9.9
95
8.2
336
9.9
97
Performance
8.0
342
Feature Not Available
8.4
348
9.9
97
8.3
337
9.9
99
Platform
8.7
343
9.9
98
8.4
328
9.9
98
8.4
338
9.9
98
Dispatching
Not enough data
9.3
134
Not enough data
9.1
123
Not enough data
9.3
131
Customer portal
Not enough data
9.4
135
Not enough data
9.5
132
Not enough data
9.1
128
Not enough data
9.3
125
Not enough data
9.2
129
Driver tools
Not enough data
9.3
122
Not enough data
9.6
130
Not enough data
9.2
126
Not enough data
9.3
119
Reports
Not enough data
9.4
131
Not enough data
9.3
117
Not enough data
9.4
119
Integrations
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
9.3
20
Tracking
Not enough data
9.5
20
Not enough data
9.4
20
Transactions
Not enough data
9.2
19
Not enough data
9.3
19
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
8.6
19
Agentic AI - SAP Store
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Descartes MacroPoint and FarEye are categorized as Supply Chain Visibility
Unique Categories
Descartes MacroPoint is categorized as SAP Store and Freight Management
FarEye is categorized as Last Mile Delivery, Returns Management, 3PL, Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions, Route Planning, Shipping, and Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Descartes MacroPoint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
FarEye
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Logistics and Supply Chain
46.0%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
38.3%
Package/Freight Delivery
7.2%
Translation and Localization
1.5%
Automotive
0.9%
Other
6.2%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
37.7%
Logistics and Supply Chain
26.2%
Retail
8.6%
Telecommunications
2.9%
Consumer Goods
2.9%
Other
21.7%
Discussions
How does MacroPoint tracking work?
3 Comments
HP
Awesome! Wonderful! GORGEOUS!!Read more
Is MacroPoint free?
2 Comments
BA
Macropoint is a subscribed service, paid for by the issuing company (Carrier, Broker, 3PL, etc.) It is free to the carrier/driver utilizing the location...Read more
How can I link this GPS with driver that refuse to active it?
1 Comment
AC
You can let them know that the app will only keep a track of the location to where they're headed and once they get to the delivery address the app it self...Read more
FarEye has no discussions with answers
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