Hikyaku vs Pocpod

Hikyaku is an open-source logistics operating system for delivery and courier teams, covering dispatch, package tracking, fleet coordination, warehouse operations and route planning. Dispatchers can assign parcels manually or plan around delivery windows, then send routes to the driver app. The dispatch view shows driver locations and delivery statuses live; recipients can follow a parcel on a public page without an account. Drivers can scan packages, navigate routes and record photos or signatures. Delivery photos appear in the dashboard and recipient page. Fleet tools include vehicle capacity and skills, maintenance records, and limits for working time, driving time, distance and stops. Hikyaku supports permission-aware access and two-factor authentication. It can run in the cloud or on an operator’s own infrastructure. It also connects n8n workflows through OAuth, moving orders, status changes and proof-of-delivery events between systems. The free self-hosted plan is free; a cloud trial is offered to enterprises, with no price stated. Hikyaku is available on Android, web, through its API and as self-hosted software.

Pocpod is a delivery workflow app for vehicle delivery businesses and vehicle recovery operators. Drivers can record proof of delivery with photos, signatures and timestamps, and document vehicle condition or damage at collection and delivery. They can attach photos to individual damage records and continue working offline, with data syncing when a connection returns. Office teams use the portal to view jobs and reports, create jobs and reassign work. Reports can be reviewed in the portal and sent to customers from the app; paid plans support report emails from a verified custom sender domain. The Android and iOS app works alongside a portal available in desktop and mobile browsers. The free Basic plan includes one user, 10 jobs per month, report generation, portal access and basic support. Premium costs £20 a month and includes multiple users, 200 jobs per month per user and technical support; each additional user costs £10 per month. Paid plans allow up to 50 photos per collection or delivery step, while free users have a lower limit.