InstaDispatch vs Locus Last-Mile Delivery Software
InstaDispatch
instadispatch.com
Locus Last-Mile Delivery Software
info.locus.shSide by side
| Figure | InstaDispatch | Locus Last-Mile Delivery Software |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $200/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · Courier Management Software | 9.1 (#1) | 7.9 (#14) |
| Spec score · Delivery Management Software | 9.0 (#7) | 8.4 (#17) |
| Headquarters | Northampton, United Kingdom | Bengaluru, India |
| Integrations | Listed connectors include DHL, UPS, FedEx, DPD, Parcelforce, Palletways, Shopify, Magento, Amazon, WooCommerce, eBay, Linnworks, Shiptheory, Mintsoft, QuickBooks, Stripe and Xendit. | Locus connects with order management, warehouse management, and ERP systems, carrier APIs, customer notification platforms, and analytics or BI tools. |
| Live tracking | Dispatchers can monitor drivers on a live map and customers can receive tracking links and ETA updates. | Yes |
| Product | InstaDispatch is a cloud-based delivery management system for courier, logistics, freight forwarding and e-commerce delivery teams. | Locus provides AI-powered software to plan, automate, and monitor last-mile deliveries. |
| Proof of delivery | The driver app records signatures, photographs, OTP confirmation, comments, timestamps, GPS coordinates and barcodes as delivery evidence. | Electronic proof of delivery captures electronic signatures and delivery confirmation. |
| Support | The help center advertises live chat Monday to Friday, email support targeted within one business hour, phone support and screen-share calls. | The product page invites prospective customers to book a demo and contact Locus experts. |
Plans
InstaDispatch
- FreeFree
- Small$200 a month
- Medium$300 a month
- Large$600 a month
- Enterprise$1,200 a month
Locus Last-Mile Delivery Software
- Enterprise deployment (custom quote)Priced on request
In their own words
InstaDispatch
InstaDispatch is a cloud-based delivery management system for courier, logistics, freight forwarding, and e-commerce teams. It handles order booking, automated dispatch, job allocation, route planning, and planning routes across multiple vehicles. Digital proof of delivery can record signatures, OTPs, barcodes, photos, comments, timestamps, and geo-coordinates. Customers can receive milestone updates by email, SMS, or WhatsApp. Listed integrations include DHL, UPS, FedEx, DPD, Shopify, Magento, Amazon, WooCommerce, QuickBooks, and Stripe. The Android and iOS driver app works offline, keeping delivery and proof-of-delivery records locally until connectivity returns. InstaDispatch says its cloud service has 99.9% uptime, encrypted data, and backups; it also describes dedicated account management, onboarding, and 24/7 support. A Free plan is listed, without a stated shipment allowance or price. The pricing note says paid plans start at $129/mo; listed monthly plans include Small at $200 a month and Enterprise at $1,200 a month. Some add-ons, including route optimization and ETA, are paid.
Locus Last-Mile Delivery Software
Locus Last-Mile Delivery Software is a paid, cloud-driven SaaS platform for planning, dispatching and monitoring final-mile deliveries. It builds routes from addresses and real-world constraints, and supports order clubbing, capacity utilization and decisions about owned or outsourced fleets. Automated dispatch assigns orders, while real-time tracking and a control tower provide delivery visibility in a single dashboard with predictive analytics. The platform captures electronic signatures and delivery confirmations, and provides customer notifications. Locus offers web and API access alongside Android and iOS driver apps; its LOTR driver app works offline and syncs stored data when connectivity returns. Integrations include ERP, WMS and TMS systems, and RESTful APIs support creating delivery batches. The product is aimed at e-commerce, 3PL and hyperlocal delivery businesses. The vendor lists security certifications and compliance, encryption in transit and at rest, and 99.97% uptime. Pricing is on request; prospective customers can book a meeting or request a demo. The maker reports productivity, cost, emissions and distance impact figures as claims.