e-Courier vs SimplyDepo

e-Courier is cloud logistics software for courier companies, shippers and third-party logistics providers. Its platform combines CMS, Dispatch, Customer Portal and ecMobile. CMS handles repeat and routed order entry, configurable customer workflows, driver management, and zone- or distance-based delivery pricing. Dispatch offers real-time driver and parcel tracking, proof of delivery, ETAs, exception alerts and route optimization. The Customer Portal supports manual or barcode order entry, branded experiences, live shipment updates, guest tracking and delivery proof. ecMobile runs on Android and iOS and supports navigation, barcode and document scanning, signatures, location data and proof of delivery. The API supports JSON and SOAP for creating or updating orders, searching statuses, requesting quotes, checking availability and cancellations. API connectivity requires a one-time Help Center configuration. CMS EDI sends event-driven updates through web endpoints, SFTP, FTP or AS2. The service can provide signature images, bills of lading and GPS data. Pricing is personalized, based on daily active-driver count, with unlimited users across departments. Agreements typically run 12 months and cannot be canceled mid-term.

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.