Hikyaku vs SimplyDepo

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.

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.