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Ascar vs DeliveryLinx
Both stand on courier management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Ascar if your courier operation needs an integrated dispatch and billing system with driver updates and customer-facing order tools. Consider another option if a GPS fleet manager is required now or if you need a free plan.
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Choose DeliveryLinx if your contracting operation needs route-based billing, driver tracking, delivery records, or subcontractor document controls in one system. Starter covers one territory and up to 10 subcontractors; Pro and Scale expand territory coverage. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or fully released native driver apps, which are currently in beta.
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| Ascar | DeliveryLinx | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Delivery Basic: $99 a month | Starter: $269 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ascar.com | deliverylinx.com |
| On courier management software | #12 of 28 | #8 of 28 |
Ascar: what it does well
- Integrated order entry, dispatch, rating, billing, and reporting.
- Master Dispatcher can recommend drivers or distribute jobs automatically.
- Web-Pak lets customers manage orders and view delivery proof.
- Driver app supports offline changes that sync after reconnection.
- Signature and photo capture support proof of delivery.
What to know first
- No free plan is available.
- Delivery Basic has one Dispatcher 7 user.
- GPS fleet manager is marked as coming soon.
DeliveryLinx: what it does well
- Automates invoices and vendor bills from route and stop files.
- Tracks deliveries, pickups, pending work, and exceptions across territories.
- Live dispatch map shows GPS trails and route diversions.
- Drivers can capture GPS, photos, and signatures from a phone.
- Vendor portal tracks document expiry and can hold payments.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Starter is limited to one territory and 10 subcontractors.
- Native iOS and Android driver apps are in beta.
- Unusually high outbound SMS or storage volumes may be metered.
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