Side by side

Hikyaku vs SmartCourier

Both stand on proof of delivery software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Hikyaku

Free plan AndroidAPISelf-hosted+1

Choose Hikyaku if your delivery team needs dispatch, live tracking, proof of delivery, and fleet or warehouse workflows in an open source system. Its free self-hosted plan is for personal use, while the cloud trial is offered for enterprises.

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SmartCourier

Free plan AndroidAPIWeb

SmartCourier combines delivery workflows, evidence capture, offline operation, and dashboard reporting. Confirm pricing and any charges for integrations, messaging, maps, GPS tracking, or on-site training before choosing a plan.

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The facts

	Hikyaku	SmartCourier
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, Self-hosted, Web	Android, API, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	hikyaku.org	smartcourier.in
On proof of delivery software	#1 of 24	#5 of 24

Hikyaku: what it does well

Optimizes routes around delivery windows or supports manual dispatch.
Shows live driver locations and delivery statuses.
Recipients can track parcels without an account.
Drivers can record photos and signatures as delivery evidence.
Supports self-hosting, on-premise deployment, and cloud deployment.

What to know first

The free self-hosted plan is for personal use.
The cloud trial is offered for enterprises.
The listed driver app supports Android phones.

SmartCourier: what it does well

Offline delivery data syncs when connectivity returns
Proof can include signatures, GPS, and photos
Dashboard includes branch and runner performance
Supports India Post postal connectivity

What to know first

No iOS app
All plans have a one-time setup fee
Pricing is on request

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