Head-to-head · Last-Mile Delivery Software
Shipday vs Fleetbase
Shipday leads on 2 checks, Fleetbase on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreShipday · 7.5/10
- Lowest starting priceShipday · $19/mo
- Free planboth
- Most featuresShipday · 1 of 5
Shipday scores higher on our rubric for last-mile delivery software: 7.5 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
Shipday is cheaper to start at $19/mo against $29/mo. Shipday offers customer notifications; Fleetbase doesn't publish it.
Shipday is the better fit for small businesses needing affordable full-stack delivery. Fleetbase is the better fit for teams wanting open-source flexibility.
- Shipday fits best
Small businesses needing affordable full-stack delivery
- Fleetbase fits best
Teams wanting open-source flexibility
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Side by side
| Feature | Shipday 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | Fleetbase 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #4 in Last-Mile Delivery Software | #6 in Last-Mile Delivery Software |
| Best for | Small businesses needing affordable full-stack delivery | Teams wanting open-source flexibility |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $19/mo (best) | $29/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 100+ integrations | 16 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Shipday 1/5 · Fleetbase 0/5 | ||
| Driver app | Not published | Not published |
| Live customer tracking | Not published | Not published |
| Proof of delivery | Not published | Not published |
| Customer notifications | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Delivery windows | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum drivers | Not published | Not published |
| Monthly order limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Shipday is delivery management software for restaurants, retailers, e-commerce businesses, couriers, and other local delivery operators. It brings dispatch, driver management, route optimization, live driver tracking, customer-facing ETAs,… Read the review → |
Fleetbase is an open-source logistics platform for operators, developers, marketplaces, and businesses managing transport operations. It brings fleet and transport management, order handling, automatic dispatch, route optimization, live… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Shipday — where it wins
- Free plan includes driver, dispatch, tracking, ETA, and proof of delivery
- Live tracking, route optimization, notifications, and ePOD cover core workflows
- Integrates with ordering, POS, commerce, and courier services
Where it doesn't
- Multiple plans make feature and support differences harder to compare
- Order-based pricing applies on some paid plans
- Advanced automation and AI features start at higher tiers
Fleetbase — where it wins
- Open-source deployment with cloud or self-hosted options
- Covers dispatch, tracking, warehouse, inventory, and accounting
- REST API, JavaScript SDK, WebSocket events, and extensions marketplace
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted implementation starts at a $2,500 one-time fee
- Business and developer support add substantial monthly costs
- Warehouse and inventory rollout may vary by deployment
- Shipday7.5/10 · Free plan · paid from $19/mo · 14-day trial
A broad last-mile toolkit with a free tier and affordable paid entry point.
Visit ShipdayFull verdict → - Fleetbase7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $29/mo · 7-day trial
A flexible logistics platform for teams that want open-source and self-hosted options.
Visit FleetbaseFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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