EasyPost vs Tracktainer

EasyPost is an all-in-one shipping platform covering logistics before dispatch through analytics after delivery. Its Shipping API connects one integration to more than 100 carriers for rates, labels, tracking and address verification. It also supports rate shopping, domestic and international labels, returns, insurance and claims. Carrier options include USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and regional, same-day, cross-border and consolidator services. EasyPost connects with Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce and custom platforms, with official client libraries for C#, Go, Java, Node.js, PHP, Python and Ruby. It runs on the web and through an API. Communications must use TLS v1.2, and API keys can be managed or disabled in the dashboard. The free Wallet Carrier plan covers 3,000 labels per month; each additional label costs $0.08, excluding postage. BYOCA costs $20.00 per month plus $0.08 per label, while Enterprise pricing is custom and volume-based.

Tracktainer tracks containers and shipments from a container number, Bill of Lading, or booking reference, with automatic carrier detection and real-time results. It says its coverage spans 170+ shipping lines and 95% of global container volume. A web dashboard shows shipment milestones and vessel positions, with email and push alerts, analytics, and CSV export. The service advertises machine-learning ETA predictions and says it can flag delays 3–5 days ahead; free-time and detention alerts are listed as tools for demurrage prevention. Integrations include an API, webhooks, CSV upload, and ERP/TMS connections, with no integration fees stated. The REST API uses Bearer API keys and JSON:API responses, and a live shipment map can be embedded with custom colors and branding. Tracktainer lists three free tracking credits, with no card required. Volume-based monthly pricing is $1 a month with a 10-credit minimum; one credit covers a shipment, and same-shipment checks within 24 hours use no extra credits.