# FourKites, Shippeo vs Descartes MacroPoint Comparison

| | FourKites | Shippeo | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 269 | 150 | 849 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (54.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (42.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (49.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### FourKites

Pros:
- Ease of Use (7 reviews)
- Tracking Ease (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Tracking Issues (3 reviews)
- Carrier Issues (2 reviews)

### Shippeo

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

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

### Descartes MacroPoint

Pros:
- Tracking Ease (110 reviews)
- Ease of Use (109 reviews)

Cons:
- Tracking Issues (64 reviews)
- Driver Issues (28 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | FourKites | Shippeo | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (200 reviews) | 9.2 (123 reviews) | 9.1 (766 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (205 reviews) | 9.6 (127 reviews) | 9.2 (785 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.9 (88 reviews) | 9.1 (92 reviews) | 9.1 (535 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (84 reviews) | 9.4 (68 reviews) | 9.1 (227 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (194 reviews) | 9.4 (123 reviews) | 9.0 (730 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (81 reviews) | 9.3 (70 reviews) | 9.3 (225 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.6 (198 reviews) | 9.6 (118 reviews) | 9.4 (765 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### FourKites

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Shippeo

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Descartes MacroPoint

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Freight Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FourKites** | N/A | N/A |
| **Shippeo** | N/A | N/A |
| **Descartes MacroPoint** | 8.5/10 | 646 |

#### Carrier Management

| Feature | FourKites | Shippeo | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Carrier Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (615 reviews) | 
| **Evaluation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (608 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (621 reviews) | 

#### Freight Modes

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

#### Customer Management

| Feature | FourKites | Shippeo | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customer Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (592 reviews) | 
| **Quotes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (561 reviews) | 
| **Documents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (564 reviews) | 

### Supply Chain Visibility

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FourKites** | 8.3/10 | 159 |
| **Shippeo** | 9.0/10 | 110 |
| **Descartes MacroPoint** | 8.5/10 | 434 |

#### Visibility

| Feature | FourKites | Shippeo | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | 8.5 (137 reviews) | 9.3 (95 reviews) | 8.8 (364 reviews) | 
| **Search** | 8.7 (143 reviews) | 9.2 (98 reviews) | 8.6 (371 reviews) | 
| **Temperature Alerts** | 7.9 (96 reviews) | 8.1 (60 reviews) | 7.4 (332 reviews) | 
| **Shipment Tracking** | 8.7 (104 reviews) | 9.5 (98 reviews) | 9.3 (399 reviews) | 
| **Order-Level Visibility** | 8.4 (94 reviews) | 9.4 (96 reviews) | 8.7 (356 reviews) | 
| **ETA** | 8.6 (107 reviews) | 9.2 (100 reviews) | 8.9 (371 reviews) | 
| **Geofencing** | 8.3 (102 reviews) | 9.3 (98 reviews) | 8.6 (358 reviews) | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | FourKites | Shippeo | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Flows** | 8.7 (127 reviews) | 9.3 (99 reviews) | 8.9 (385 reviews) | 
| **Alerts** | 8.3 (108 reviews) | 9.0 (82 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Inventory** | 8.5 (100 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 
| **Modes** | 8.5 (114 reviews) | 8.9 (84 reviews) | 8.4 (356 reviews) | 

#### Workflow Automation

| Feature | FourKites | Shippeo | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Rating** | 8.1 (62 reviews) | 8.9 (77 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Dispatch and Tender** | 7.9 (55 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.1 (334 reviews) | 
| **Invoice Management** | 7.7 (44 reviews) | 8.5 (64 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Digital Document Reconciliation** | 7.8 (50 reviews) | 8.7 (67 reviews) | 8.0 (326 reviews) | 

#### Network Management

| Feature | FourKites | Shippeo | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Geographic Optionality** | 8.1 (70 reviews) | 8.9 (75 reviews) | 8.5 (336 reviews) | 
| **Automated Onboarding** | 8.0 (69 reviews) | 8.8 (82 reviews) | 8.2 (336 reviews) | 

#### Performance

| Feature | FourKites | Shippeo | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Financial Analytics** | 8.3 (75 reviews) | 8.8 (65 reviews) | 8.0 (343 reviews) | 
| **KPIs** | 8.5 (103 reviews) | 9.3 (93 reviews) | 8.4 (357 reviews) | 
| **Benchmarking** | 8.5 (94 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (340 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | FourKites | Shippeo | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data quality** | 8.4 (85 reviews) | 9.2 (96 reviews) | 8.7 (344 reviews) | 
| **Languages** | 8.3 (71 reviews) | 9.2 (93 reviews) | 8.4 (328 reviews) | 
| **Configurable Notifications** | 8.3 (87 reviews) | 9.1 (85 reviews) | 8.4 (343 reviews) | 

### SAP Store

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

#### Agentic AI - SAP Store

| Feature | FourKites | Shippeo | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 (2):** [Supply Chain Visibility Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/supply-chain-visibility), [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store)



**Unique to Descartes MacroPoint (1):** [Freight Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/freight-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | FourKites | Shippeo | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 16.3% | 22.5% | 41.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 29.2% | 42.3% | 49.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 54.5% | 35.2% | 9.5% | 

### By Industry

#### FourKites

- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 24.2%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 23.5%
- **Food & Beverages:** 12.1%
- **Consumer Goods:** 8.3%
- **Food Production:** 6.1%
- **Retail:** 3.4%
- **Chemicals:** 2.7%
- **Wholesale:** 1.5%
- **Packaging and Containers:** 1.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 15.2%

#### Shippeo

- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 29.6%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 21.1%
- **Food & Beverages:** 7.0%
- **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:** 23.2%

#### 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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to FourKites

- [project44](https://www.g2.com/products/project44/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (690 reviews)
- [SAP Integrated Business Planning](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-integrated-business-planning/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (297 reviews)
- [GoComet](https://www.g2.com/products/gocomet/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (242 reviews)
- [Shipsy](https://www.g2.com/products/shipsy-shipsy/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (158 reviews)
- [FarEye](https://www.g2.com/products/fareye/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (252 reviews)
- [Board](https://www.g2.com/products/board/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (318 reviews)
- [Infor Nexus](https://www.g2.com/products/infor-nexus/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (7 reviews)
- [Overhaul](https://www.g2.com/products/overhaul-overhaul/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (154 reviews)
- [Tive](https://www.g2.com/products/tive/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (148 reviews)
- [Decklar](https://www.g2.com/products/decklar/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (74 reviews)

### Alternatives to Shippeo

- [project44](https://www.g2.com/products/project44/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (690 reviews)
- [SAP Integrated Business Planning](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-integrated-business-planning/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (297 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 (252 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)
- [Tive](https://www.g2.com/products/tive/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (148 reviews)
- [Crisp Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crisp-data-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (152 reviews)
- [ClickPost](https://www.g2.com/products/clickpost/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (146 reviews)

### Alternatives to Descartes MacroPoint

- [project44](https://www.g2.com/products/project44/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (690 reviews)
- [Trucker Tools](https://www.g2.com/products/trucker-tools/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (48 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 (297 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 (252 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### FourKites

- Title: [How can we know if the load id has reached the consignee or destination?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-we-know-if-the-load-id-has-reached-the-consignee-or-destination) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Faraz,

Really good questions- thanks for posting them!

GPS is generally very accurate down to a few meters or so. The frequency of updates can be a..."
- Title: [What is the best way of tracking a load via 4Kites?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/28150-what-is-the-best-way-of-tracking-a-load-via-4kites) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Jose, thank you for your question! 

While FourKites can track via cellphone or ELD. The preferred method would be direct to your ELD. Feel free to..."
- Title: [Could we have an official FAQ into spanish?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24150-could-we-have-an-official-faq-into-spanish) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Jehu, 

Thank you for your question and for your interest in our documentation in Spanish. Our team is committed to providing language-specific support..."
- Title: [Are driver hours of service recorded or taken into consideration while tracking trucks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-driver-hours-of-service-recorded-or-taken-into-consideration-while-tracking-trucks) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Luis, 

Thank you for your question, it's certainly a good one. 

Yes, drivers' hours of service are factored into ETAs. We use a combination of..."

### Shippeo

No discussions available for this product.

### 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..."

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