Compare leading transportation management systems across parcel, LTL, tracking, customer experience, and billing. STAARSCSHIP is one of the options so you can see how it stacks up against other tools in the market.
| Capability | Freightview | ShipStation | EasyPost | STAARSCSHIP TMS | Legacy ERP TMS |
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Parcel support
Small-package shipping, multi-carrier labels, residential & commercial.
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LTL-first; parcel limited
Primarily designed around freight rating.
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Strong parcel focus
Popular with e-commerce shippers.
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API-driven parcel
Developers embed rates & labels into their apps.
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Parcel across agencies
Built for agencies, sub-agencies and shippers using the STAARSCSHIP TMS platform.
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Custom / varies
Often bolted onto ERP with a limited carrier mix.
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LTL / TL support
Rating, booking and tracking for palletized freight and full truckload.
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LTL core strength
Focused on LTL quoting and booking.
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Parcel-centric
LTL usually handled outside the tool or via add-ons.
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Emerging freight options
Developer-driven; coverage varies by carrier integration.
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Parcel + LTL + TL
STAARSCSHIP TMS was built from day one for parcel, LTL, TL, and specialty freight.
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Depends on custom dev
Often requires IT projects to add or change carriers.
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Tracking & visibility
Centralized transit visibility, exception alerts, and branded tracking links.
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Simple shipment views; LTL-focused visibility. | Shipment tracking for parcel orders; strong e-commerce tie-in. | Tracking API for developers; can power internal or customer-facing tools. |
Operations + tech
Unified visibility across parcel, LTL, TL and STAAR operations support —
focused on exception management, not just “in transit” dots.
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Basic or batch-based status, often tied to EDI or carrier portals. |
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White labeling & branding
Present the TMS and tracking as your brand to customers and partners.
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Limited white-label options; typically Freightview-branded experience. | Branded packing slips & notifications; core UI stays ShipStation-branded. | Full control if you build your own UI on top of the API. |
Agency & shipper branding
STAARSCSHIP supports agencies, sub-agencies and shippers with white-label portals and branded tracking.
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Branding typically tied to your ERP / corporate portal; may require IT resources. |
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Customer portal
Self-service rate shopping, shipping, and tracking for your customers.
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Focused on internal use; customer access varies by setup. | Order-driven; customer self-service is usually through your e-commerce storefront. | Portal experience is custom-built on your side using the API. |
Multi-tenant portals
Designed for agencies and shippers that want controlled access for many end-customers.
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Customer access typically limited or manual; often depends on IT resources. |
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Billing & invoicing
Audit, consolidate and bill shipments — including markups and third-party fees.
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Emphasis on rating; billing usually handled in other systems. | Links orders to shipping spend; full billing typically lives in accounting/ERP. | Carrier billing flows through the platform; you handle rebilling logic externally. |
TMS + billing engine
STAARSCSHIP focuses heavily on invoice import, audit, and rebilling for agencies, sub-agencies and shippers.
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Often requires heavy customization to match carrier invoices and markups. |
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Fees & pricing model
Subscription, per-label, per-shipment, or performance-based?
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Subscription; freight-focused
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Subscription tiers by shipment volume
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Usage-based API pricing
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Operations + TMS; tailored to client
STAARS pairs its TMS with operations support and marketplace savings, not just software fees.
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CapEx / internal IT
Upgrades and changes generally require projects, not plan changes.
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Information is based on common industry usage and publicly available details. Specific capabilities and pricing may vary by account, plan, and configuration.