Hikyaku vs Dispatch

Hikyaku9.3Visit Dispatch8.9Visit

Higher score Hikyaku #2 in Proof of Delivery Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Hikyaku

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Dispatch #6 in Proof of Delivery Software 8.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Dispatch

• Hikyaku fits best

  Teams wanting free, open-source POD

• Dispatch fits best

  Enterprise delivery orchestration

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Side by side

Feature	Hikyaku 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Dispatch 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Proof of Delivery Software	#6 in Proof of Delivery Software
Best for	Teams wanting free, open-source POD	Enterprise delivery orchestration
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	30-day trial
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	1 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Hikyaku 4/5 · Dispatch 1/5
Signature capture	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Photo evidence	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
GPS evidence	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Offline mode	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Delivery status	Real-time	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free, open-source deployment with self-hosting Photos, signatures, timestamps, and location-based delivery evidence Live tracking pages, REST API, and n8n workflow integration	Combines intake, dispatch, routing, tracking, notifications, and POD Supports photo and optional signature proof of delivery Connects with Oracle, SAP, EPICOR, Salesforce, and APIs
Cons	Self-hosted deployment requires managing the organisation’s infrastructure Listed workflow integration is centered on n8n No AI features are included	Fleet subscription amounts are not publicly listed Broad operational scope may exceed simple delivery needs Per-delivery pricing varies by distance, vehicle, and timing
Our verdict	Hikyaku is an open-source delivery management platform for delivery and courier teams that need coordinated dispatch, driver workflows, recipient visibility, and proof of delivery. It supports web, API, and self-hosted deployment.… Read the review →	Dispatch is a delivery management platform for businesses that need to plan, assign, monitor, and document deliveries. It supports in-house fleet operations and on-demand delivery through a vetted driver network. Orders can enter from… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Hikyaku — where it wins

  • Free, open-source deployment with self-hosting
  • Photos, signatures, timestamps, and location-based delivery evidence
  • Live tracking pages, REST API, and n8n workflow integration

  Where it doesn't

  • Self-hosted deployment requires managing the organisation’s infrastructure
  • Listed workflow integration is centered on n8n
  • No AI features are included

• Dispatch — where it wins

  • Combines intake, dispatch, routing, tracking, notifications, and POD
  • Supports photo and optional signature proof of delivery
  • Connects with Oracle, SAP, EPICOR, Salesforce, and APIs

  Where it doesn't

  • Fleet subscription amounts are not publicly listed
  • Broad operational scope may exceed simple delivery needs
  • Per-delivery pricing varies by distance, vehicle, and timing

• Hikyaku9.3/10 · Free plan

  A focused, free POD platform for teams that value control and integration flexibility.

  Visit HikyakuFull verdict →
• Dispatch8.9/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad delivery operations platform for teams managing fleets, routes, tracking, and POD.

  Visit DispatchFull verdict →