The logistics industry has experienced a significant shift in recent years with the increasing adoption of mobile technologies. Mobile apps have become an integral part of logistics operations, providing real-time tracking, enhanced communication, and optimized logistics planning. Here we discuss the best logistic mobile solutions, their key features, and compare them in terms of cost, reliability, functionality, and other important factors.
Zoho Inventory
Zoho Inventory is a cloud-based app that offers real-time tracking and management of inventory, deliveries, and orders. Zoho Inventory features multi-channel sales management, automated purchase order generation, and integrations with popular shipping carriers and payment gateways. The app offers a free plan with limited features and paid plans ranging from $59 to $329 per month. Adding users and warehouses is also possible at an extra cost. Mobile app (iOS and Android) is available but don’t mess them up – the developer has plenty to meet all your needs.
Hubspot Sales
Hubspot Sales is a sales and customer relationship management app that integrates with the Hubspot CRM platform. The app offers real-time sales tracking, email tracking, and deal management. It is free with a Hubspot CRM account, and paid plans differ for SMBs and enterprises. For starters, you jump in at $30/month, while the enterprise plan goes at $1200 per month. The mobile app is available (iOS and Android).
Shipstation
Shipstation is a shipping and order management app compatible with various popular marketplaces and shopping carts. Key features of Shipstation include real-time shipping rates, batch label printing, and order automation. The app has a free trial and paid plans at as low as $9.99 per month for starters all the way up to $229.99/mo for enterprises.
The mobile app is available (iOS and Android).
Deliverr
Deliverr is a cloud-based order management and fulfillment app acquired by Shopify in 2022. Deliverr features real-time inventory updates, automated order fulfillment, and multi-channel shipping. The pricing model is different the competitors, with no plans available. The fulfillment and delivery fee is per unit starting from $5.67/unit, and the storage fee is from $0.81 per cubic foot. Only the iOS version of the app is available.
Shippo
Shippo is a shipping and label printing app that integrates with popular e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and Etsy. Shippo offers real-time shipping rates, label printing, and multi-carrier shipping. Choose between a free and paid plans starting at $10 per month, with custom quotes available for larger orders. Shippo offers a web app, while a third-party solution is available via Wix App Store.
Orderhive
Orderhive is a cloud-based order management app you can integrate with popular e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and Magento. Key features of Orderhive include real-time order tracking, automated inventory management, and multi-channel shipping. The app offers a free trial and several paid plans from basic to enterprise ($125/mo and $500/mo, respectively). The mobile app is available (Android only).
Ordoro
Ordoro is a cloud-based order and inventory management app compatible with popular e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, Amazon, and WooCommerce. Ordoro features real-time inventory updates, automated order fulfillment, and multi-channel shipping. The free plan is available, and paid options are $59 per month and above. Ordoro is (very) mobile-friendly, with no app available except for the enterprise.
Final thoughts
The logistics industry has come a long way in terms of technology adoption, and mobile apps play a significant role in this transformation. The solutions we discussed offer some key features and integrations to streamline your operations, increase efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction.
At the end of the day, it all depends on your business size: picking a free plan is quite an option for individuals, while enterprises can benefit from custom offers tailored to their business needs.