Dispatch vs SimplyDepo

DispatchOne is Dispatch’s last-mile delivery platform, bringing orders, routing, billing, and analytics together. Its on-demand service connects businesses with a nationwide network of professional, vetted drivers and provides real-time tracking. On-demand tools include bulk order upload, multi-stop delivery, driver ETAs, enhanced reporting, and photo or signature proof of delivery. Vehicle options range from cars rated up to 240 lbs to box trucks rated for up to 12 pallets, depending on length. For owned fleets, Fleet Management automates route creation, driver and vehicle assignments, cost reporting, and overflow deliveries. Dispatch offers a direct API, pre-built connectors for Oracle, SAP, EPICOR, and Salesforce, and low-code or no-code customization. Its REST API uses OAuth 2.0 client credentials for server-to-server authentication. The platform supports live tracking, customer notifications, dispatch management, and API access on Android, iOS, and web, with an API platform also listed. On-Demand Delivery pricing varies by trip distance, speed, vehicle size, and optional equipment or handling; customers can see a quote before confirming. Small businesses can start without a contract or minimum. Fleet Management pricing depends on fleet size and monthly delivery volume, with final pricing confirmed during a demo; it has a 30-day free trial.

SimplyDepo combines field sales, order capture, routes, retail execution, and B2B ordering for brands and distributors. Sales representatives can create orders using customer-specific pricing, product catalogs, promotions, and account history. Store teams can run audits, use customizable forms, submit photo reports, assign tasks, and track shelf compliance. Drivers can manage deliveries, invoices, collections, returns, and route information in the mobile app. Reps can record orders, notes, photos, and visit data offline, with updates syncing when connectivity returns. A B2B portal lets customers use personalized catalogs and pricing to place orders at any time. SimplyDepo lists more than 100 integrations, including QuickBooks, Shopify, HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier, Stripe, Klaviyo, Acumatica, and ShipStation, and offers an Open API for custom integrations. The product is described as serving CPG brands, wholesale distributors, DSD operators, and merchandising teams. It is available on Android and iOS, with an API also listed as a platform. The SimplyAI Assistant add-on costs $19 a month per rep and is marked Beta. A 30-day trial is available, and there is no free plan.