Hikyaku vs SmartCourier

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.

SmartCourier is a last-mile delivery management platform built around an Android runner app and a real-time web dashboard. Its workflow covers pickup, shipment booking, branch and hub operations, transit monitoring, delivery confirmation, and proof of delivery. Delivery records can include electronic signatures, GPS location, and timestamped photos. The runner app supports barcode scanning, pickup entry, multi-AWB batch delivery, configurable undelivery reasons, and background synchronization. The delivery module can save data offline and sync to the cloud after connectivity returns. The dashboard shows live statistics, trend charts, branch performance, and a runner leaderboard. Customers can configure branding, statuses, and undelivery reasons, and add modules such as OTP delivery or SMS notifications. Enterprise plans include RESTful API integration; the platform also supports India Post Speed Post and Registered Post connectivity. It supports Android 8.0 or later and web browsers, but has no iOS app. Pricing is on request, and all plans have a one-time implementation, onboarding, and setup fee.