# Descartes MacroPoint, Trucker Tools vs Shippeo Comparison

| | Descartes MacroPoint | Trucker Tools | Shippeo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 851 | 48 | 152 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (42.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Descartes MacroPoint

Pros:
- Tracking Ease (84 reviews)
- Ease of Use (72 reviews)

Cons:
- Tracking Issues (47 reviews)
- Carrier Issues (20 reviews)

### Trucker Tools

Pros:
- Driver Tracking (4 reviews)
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Tracking Issues (3 reviews)
- Poor Notifications (2 reviews)

### Shippeo

Pros:
- Ease of Use (9 reviews)
- Helpful (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Time Delays (2 reviews)
- Carrier Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Descartes MacroPoint | Trucker Tools | Shippeo | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (767 reviews) | 8.7 (41 reviews) | 9.2 (124 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (786 reviews) | 8.7 (42 reviews) | 9.7 (129 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (536 reviews) | 9.2 (25 reviews) | 9.1 (94 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (227 reviews) | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 9.4 (68 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (731 reviews) | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 9.4 (124 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (225 reviews) | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 9.3 (70 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (765 reviews) | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 9.6 (119 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Descartes MacroPoint

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Trucker Tools

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Load Tracking

Price: Contact Us

Description: With Trucker Tools visibility and tracking solutions, know where every load is — in real time, from beginning to end — all from a single pane of glass that’s seamlessly integrated into your systems and workflows for maximum efficiency.

Key Features:
- Real-Time Visibility: Receive location pings every five minutes for true start to finish visibility. Custom geofencing capabilities give you time back in your day so that tracking happens without a second thought.
- Text To Track: Leverage Text to Track to ensure no load goes untracked. With SMS or WhatsApp load tracking, know where every load is in real time, from beginning to end. All that’s required is the driver’s phone number.
- Fraud Protection: Pre-vet new carriers and build new carrier relationships with a tech stack that helps you identify potential fraud. Date-stamped document scans of PODs are transmitted directly to your TMS.

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/trucker-tools/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Shippeo

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Freight Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Descartes MacroPoint** | 8.5/10 | 646 |
| **Trucker Tools** | 7.9/10 | 22 |
| **Shippeo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Carrier Management

| Feature | Descartes MacroPoint | Trucker Tools | Shippeo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Carrier Information** | 8.5 (615 reviews) | 8.1 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Evaluation** | 8.7 (608 reviews) | 8.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 8.9 (621 reviews) | 8.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Freight Modes

| Feature | Descartes MacroPoint | Trucker Tools | Shippeo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Definitions** | 8.4 (589 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Pricing** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Selection** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Customer Management

| Feature | Descartes MacroPoint | Trucker Tools | Shippeo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customer Portal** | 8.7 (592 reviews) | 8.1 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Quotes** | 8.0 (561 reviews) | 7.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Documents** | 8.1 (564 reviews) | 7.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Supply Chain Visibility

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Descartes MacroPoint** | 8.5/10 | 435 |
| **Trucker Tools** | 7.8/10 | 26 |
| **Shippeo** | 9.0/10 | 112 |

#### Visibility

| Feature | Descartes MacroPoint | Trucker Tools | Shippeo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | 8.8 (364 reviews) | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 9.3 (95 reviews) | 
| **Search** | 8.6 (372 reviews) | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 9.2 (98 reviews) | 
| **Temperature Alerts** | 7.4 (332 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.1 (60 reviews) | 
| **Shipment Tracking** | 9.3 (400 reviews) | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 9.5 (100 reviews) | 
| **Order-Level Visibility** | 8.7 (356 reviews) | 8.4 (24 reviews) | 9.4 (96 reviews) | 
| **ETA** | 8.9 (371 reviews) | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 9.2 (100 reviews) | 
| **Geofencing** | 8.6 (358 reviews) | 8.1 (23 reviews) | 9.3 (98 reviews) | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Descartes MacroPoint | Trucker Tools | Shippeo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Flows** | 8.9 (386 reviews) | 7.8 (23 reviews) | 9.3 (101 reviews) | 
| **Alerts** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 9.0 (82 reviews) | 
| **Modes** | 8.4 (356 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (85 reviews) | 

#### Workflow Automation

| Feature | Descartes MacroPoint | Trucker Tools | Shippeo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Rating** | Feature Not Available | 7.5 (21 reviews) | 8.9 (77 reviews) | 
| **Dispatch and Tender** | 8.1 (334 reviews) | 7.4 (21 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Invoice Management** | Feature Not Available | 6.7 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (64 reviews) | 
| **Digital Document Reconciliation** | 8.0 (326 reviews) | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 8.7 (67 reviews) | 

#### Network Management

| Feature | Descartes MacroPoint | Trucker Tools | Shippeo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Geographic Optionality** | 8.5 (336 reviews) | 7.9 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (75 reviews) | 
| **Automated Onboarding** | 8.2 (337 reviews) | 7.3 (20 reviews) | 8.8 (82 reviews) | 

#### Performance

| Feature | Descartes MacroPoint | Trucker Tools | Shippeo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Financial Analytics** | 8.0 (343 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (66 reviews) | 
| **KPIs** | 8.4 (358 reviews) | 7.4 (21 reviews) | 9.3 (94 reviews) | 
| **Benchmarking** | 8.3 (340 reviews) | 7.5 (20 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Descartes MacroPoint | Trucker Tools | Shippeo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data quality** | 8.7 (345 reviews) | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 9.2 (96 reviews) | 
| **Languages** | 8.4 (328 reviews) | 7.6 (20 reviews) | 9.2 (93 reviews) | 
| **Configurable Notifications** | 8.4 (343 reviews) | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 9.1 (85 reviews) | 

### Load Board

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Descartes MacroPoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trucker Tools** | 7.8/10 | 7 |
| **Shippeo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Load Boarding Software

| Feature | Descartes MacroPoint | Trucker Tools | Shippeo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Load Tracking** | Not enough data | 10.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Private Load Board** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Freight Matching** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Descartes MacroPoint | Trucker Tools | Shippeo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Carrier Performance** | Not enough data | 7.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Heat Maps** | Not enough data | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Route Optimization** | Not enough data | 5.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### SAP Store

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Descartes MacroPoint** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trucker Tools** | N/A | N/A |
| **Shippeo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - SAP Store

| Feature | Descartes MacroPoint | Trucker Tools | Shippeo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Supply Chain Visibility Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/supply-chain-visibility)

**Unique to Descartes MacroPoint (2):** [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store), [Freight Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/freight-management)

**Unique to Trucker Tools (2):** [Freight Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/freight-management), [Load Board Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/load-board)

**Unique to Shippeo (1):** [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Descartes MacroPoint | Trucker Tools | Shippeo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 41.2% | 54.2% | 22.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 49.2% | 41.7% | 42.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 9.6% | 4.2% | 35.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Descartes MacroPoint

- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 45.3%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 38.3%
- **Package/Freight Delivery:** 7.2%
- **Translation and Localization:** 1.5%
- **Manufacturing:** 0.8%
- **Automotive:** 0.8%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 0.6%
- **Food Production:** 0.6%
- **Building Materials:** 0.5%
- **Consumer Goods:** 0.5%
- **Other:** 3.9%

#### Trucker Tools

- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 52.1%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 37.5%
- **Package/Freight Delivery:** 8.3%
- **Translation and Localization:** 2.1%

#### Shippeo

- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 29.2%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 21.5%
- **Food & Beverages:** 6.9%
- **Retail:** 4.2%
- **Building Materials:** 3.5%
- **Chemicals:** 2.8%
- **Paper & Forest Products:** 2.8%
- **Automotive:** 2.1%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.1%
- **Accounting:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 23.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Descartes MacroPoint

- [project44](https://www.g2.com/products/project44/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (690 reviews)
- [FourKites](https://www.g2.com/products/fourkites/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (269 reviews)
- [GoComet](https://www.g2.com/products/gocomet/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (242 reviews)
- [CargoWise](https://www.g2.com/products/wisetech-global-cargowise/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [Magaya Supply Chain](https://www.g2.com/products/magaya-supply-chain/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (290 reviews)
- [Truckstop Load Board](https://www.g2.com/products/truckstop-load-board/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (413 reviews)
- [SAP Integrated Business Planning](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-integrated-business-planning/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (299 reviews)
- [Shipsy](https://www.g2.com/products/shipsy-shipsy/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (158 reviews)
- [Board](https://www.g2.com/products/board/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (318 reviews)
- [FarEye](https://www.g2.com/products/fareye/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (261 reviews)

### Alternatives to Trucker Tools

- [Truckstop Load Board](https://www.g2.com/products/truckstop-load-board/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (413 reviews)
- [project44](https://www.g2.com/products/project44/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (690 reviews)
- [Descartes Aljex](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-aljex/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (433 reviews)
- [Board](https://www.g2.com/products/board/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (318 reviews)
- [FourKites](https://www.g2.com/products/fourkites/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (269 reviews)
- [SAP Integrated Business Planning](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-integrated-business-planning/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (299 reviews)
- [Magaya Supply Chain](https://www.g2.com/products/magaya-supply-chain/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (290 reviews)
- [FarEye](https://www.g2.com/products/fareye/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (261 reviews)
- [GoComet](https://www.g2.com/products/gocomet/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (242 reviews)
- [Fresa Gold](https://www.g2.com/products/fresa-gold/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (197 reviews)

### Alternatives to Shippeo

- [project44](https://www.g2.com/products/project44/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (690 reviews)
- [FourKites](https://www.g2.com/products/fourkites/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (269 reviews)
- [SAP Integrated Business Planning](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-integrated-business-planning/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (299 reviews)
- [GoComet](https://www.g2.com/products/gocomet/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (242 reviews)
- [Board](https://www.g2.com/products/board/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (318 reviews)
- [FarEye](https://www.g2.com/products/fareye/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (261 reviews)
- [Overhaul](https://www.g2.com/products/overhaul-overhaul/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (154 reviews)
- [Shipsy](https://www.g2.com/products/shipsy-shipsy/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (158 reviews)
- [Gnosis Freight](https://www.g2.com/products/gnosis-freight/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (170 reviews)
- [osapiens](https://www.g2.com/products/osapiens/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (166 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Descartes MacroPoint

- Title: [How does MacroPoint tracking work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-macropoint-tracking-work) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Awesome! Wonderful! GORGEOUS!!"
- Title: [Is MacroPoint free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-macropoint-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [How do I create a MacroPoint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-create-a-macropoint) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "At the bottom of the screen, in the 2nd column there is a little picture below LTL Pick-up Confirmation. click it, and it will take you to the macropoint..."
- Title: [What is MacroPoint enabled?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-macropoint-enabled) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "a carrier that has completed the onboarding process.... filling out the onboarding form and following up with the activations team instructions email"
- Title: [How can I link this GPS with driver that refuse to active it?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-link-this-gps-with-driver-that-refuse-to-active-it) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

### Trucker Tools

- Title: [What tools should a truck driver have?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-tools-should-a-truck-driver-have) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "The list of automotive essentials or what truck drivers must have on the go

Whether you’re a weekend off-roader or professional truck driver, there are..."
- Title: [What is Trucker Tools app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-trucker-tools-app) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "trucker tools is an application designed  to track on real time freights with out having to install a GPS on the truck or the trailer, since this tracks the..."
- Title: [What does trucker Tools do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-trucker-tools-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "filter the capacity, the carrier activity, and can look for carriers in advance, it also allows you to check all the loads available, and manage the filters..."

### Shippeo

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/descartes-macropoint-vs-trucker-tools-vs-shippeo)