NextUp
NextUp: A broad road-transport suite combining planning, tracking, bids, tariffs and driver workflows. Ranked #27 of 36 in Transportation Management Software by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for road operators needing route and driver tools.
At a glance
- Editor score6.5 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forRoad operators needing route and driver tools
- Free planNo
- Freight modesRoad
- Founded2015 · Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Capacity-aware routing uses time windows and traffic data.
- Driver app supports GPS tracking, checklists and proof of delivery.
- API, EDI and file exchange connect with major business systems.
Where it doesn't
- Focused on road freight rather than multimodal transportation.
- Pricing requires a tailored quote and is not self-serve.
- The free offer is a demo rather than a perpetual free plan.
Our verdict on NextUp
NextUp is a cloud-based transportation management system for carriers, logistics providers, freight forwarders, distributors, couriers, wholesalers and shippers. It brings transport order management, resource and trip planning, real-time tracking, charter management, tariffing, invoicing, workflow automation, business intelligence and driver mobile workflows into one platform. Road operators are the clearest fit, particularly those coordinating capacity, delivery windows, drivers and customer updates across daily operations.
Pricing is quote-led. The vendor describes a fixed monthly amount and directs prospects to a tailored quote, while the free offer is presented as a demo rather than a perpetual free plan. That approach suits organizations that need a configured transport system and want pricing aligned with their operation, but it gives buyers less immediate visibility than a self-serve plan structure. The product is positioned for organizations ranging from small transport businesses to large international logistics companies.
Its ecosystem fit is a major consideration. NextUp supports web, iOS and Android, with API, EDI and file-based data exchange for connecting operational workflows to business systems. Listed integrations include Visma, Trimble, Snelstart, AFAS, SAP, DHL, MessageBird, Exact, GPS Buddy and PTV Group. The feature breadth extends from route optimization and map-based planning boards to online carrier bids, tariff indexation, invoicing, dashboards and proof of delivery. Choose NextUp if your operation needs a broad road-transport control layer with mobile driver execution and advanced analytics. Organizations seeking multimodal transportation coverage or transparent self-serve pricing should consider alternatives.
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NextUp fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Freight modes | Road |
| Load tendering | Yes |
| Freight audit | Not verified |
| EDI/API access | Yes |
| Shipment limit | Not verified |
| Carrier capacity | Not verified |
| Analytics level | Advanced |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: Visma, Trimble, Snelstart, AFAS, SAP, DHL … |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | nextupsoftware.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
NextUp integrations
NextUp lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- Visma
- Trimble
- Snelstart
- AFAS
- SAP
- DHL
- MessageBird
- Exact
- GPS Buddy
- PTV Group
Alternatives to NextUp
- Blue Yonder Transportation ManagementA broad transportation management system for enterprises that need deep optimization and control.9.3
- Oracle Transportation ManagementA broad transportation management suite for Oracle-centered multimodal operations.9.2
- Trimble TMSA mature multimodal TMS with broad workflow coverage and sales-led pricing.9.1
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