Kuebix
Transportation management systems (TMS)
Distribution software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$69 per month
Free TrialFree version
Small
Medium
Large
- Retail and wholesale
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Accommodation and food services
What is Kuebix
Kuebix is a cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) used to plan, execute, and analyze freight shipments across parcel, LTL, and truckload modes. It supports shippers and logistics teams with carrier connectivity, rate management, tendering, shipment visibility, and freight spend reporting. The product is commonly used by mid-market organizations that need a configurable TMS without building custom software. Kuebix is offered as part of Trimble’s transportation technology portfolio following Trimble’s acquisition of Kuebix.
Multi-mode shipment execution
Kuebix supports day-to-day shipment planning and execution across common freight modes, including parcel, LTL, and truckload. This helps teams manage different carrier types and service levels within a single workflow. It also reduces reliance on separate tools for different modes when compared with point solutions focused on a single segment.
Carrier connectivity and tendering
The platform provides tools for carrier onboarding/connectivity and electronic tendering to support operational execution. This can shorten the time required to communicate loads and receive acceptance compared with email- and spreadsheet-driven processes. It is particularly relevant for shippers that work with a mix of contracted and spot carriers.
Freight cost and performance analytics
Kuebix includes freight spend reporting and performance analytics to support cost control and carrier/service evaluation. These capabilities help logistics and finance teams reconcile transportation costs and identify trends by lane, mode, and carrier. The analytics focus aligns with common TMS requirements for auditability and continuous improvement.
Depth varies by advanced needs
Organizations with highly complex transportation networks may require deeper optimization, network modeling, or advanced planning features than a mid-market TMS typically provides. Some advanced scenarios (e.g., complex multi-leg orchestration, highly specialized constraints, or extensive automation) may require additional configuration, integrations, or complementary tools. Fit depends on the complexity of the shipper’s operations and governance requirements.
Integration effort for ERP/WMS
While Kuebix supports integrations, connecting it to ERP, WMS, and carrier systems can still require project effort for mapping, testing, and ongoing maintenance. Data quality (items, locations, rates, accessorials) often determines how quickly teams achieve stable execution. Companies should plan for integration ownership and change management as systems evolve.
Distribution features not primary focus
Kuebix’s core purpose is transportation management rather than end-to-end distribution operations. Companies looking for broad distribution software capabilities (warehouse execution, labor management, or complex order orchestration) may need separate systems. As a result, it may not replace dedicated distribution platforms even when used alongside them.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free Shipper (Kuebix Shipper) | Free | Permanent free tier: unlimited rating, booking and tracking for LTL, TL & parcel; entry-level multimodal TMS (single-user/basic features). |
| OnKue (entry-level) | $69 per month (after first 2 months free) | Single user, single location; up to 100 quotes/shipments per month; supports LTL, Parcel, Full Truckload; month-to-month billing; first two months free promotion. |
| OnKue+ | $253 per month | Up to 5 users, 5 locations; up to ~400 quotes/shipments per month; supports LTL, Parcel, Full Truckload. |
| Kuebix Business Pro | $99 per month (per Kuebix content) | Unlimited rates & shipments; multiple users & locations; advanced analytics, carrier scorecards, financial management; Kuebix Business Pro offered with a 14-day free trial. |
| Kuebix (Enterprise) | Custom / Contact sales | Enterprise-grade TMS with unlimited users/locations, public API, dedicated account management, Premier Apps & Integrations; pricing provided via sales. |
Notes: OnKue lists additional tier increments (e.g., 200, 400, 600, 800 quotes per month tiers) and indicates the platform can scale by tier. Kuebix’s full Enterprise TMS pricing is listed as "Let’s talk"/contact sales on the official site.
Seller details
Trimble Inc.
Westminster, Colorado, USA
1978
Public
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