FourKites vs Shippeo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Shippeo had more branded searches than FourKites among freight visibility platforms worldwide. Shippeo had about 22,300 branded searches, while FourKites had 12,700. Shippeo made up 26.2% of all freight visibility platform searches we track, and FourKites accounted for 14.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about freight visibility platforms, FourKites appeared in all five answers and Shippeo in two. FourKites was mentioned before Shippeo in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Shippeo, about 76% more searches than FourKites
Who does AI mention more?
FourKites, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
FourKites, named ahead of Shippeo in every answer
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Top freight visibility platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, FourKites appeared in all five answers. Shippeo was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. FourKites was listed before Shippeo in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- FourKites5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
project444 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Descartes MacroPoint3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Shippeo2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tive2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
GoComet1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which freight visibility platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best freight visibility platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best freight visibility platform for shipment tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“freight visibility platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“shipment tracking software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is FourKites or Shippeo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for FourKites and Shippeo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six freight visibility platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Shippeo, FourKites. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | project44 | Shippeo | GoComet | FourKites | Descartes MacroPoint | Tive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.2% | 32.4% | 17.6% | 15.3% | 8.9% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.3% | 27.5% | 18.2% | 15.7% | 9% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.5% | 29.1% | 19.3% | 16.4% | 9.4% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.5% | 26.7% | 21.7% | 15.2% | 7.3% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.1% | 26.3% | 21.3% | 15% | 8.8% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.2% | 24.7% | 20.1% | 14% | 8.3% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.5% | 28.9% | 23.6% | 13.4% | 7.8% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 30% | 31% | 16.9% | 11.9% | 8.4% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.8% | 26.9% | 21.9% | 12.6% | 8.9% | 1.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.8% | 25% | 24.9% | 14.2% | 8.2% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.6% | 20.5% | 25% | 14.4% | 8.4% | 2.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.9% | 26.2% | 17.4% | 14.9% | 8.6% | 1.9% |
How has the FourKites and Shippeo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Shippeo was ahead of FourKites in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FourKites’ share of searches among freight visibility platforms worldwide moved from 15.3% to 14.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.8K to 12.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shippeo’s share of searches among freight visibility platforms worldwide moved from 32.4% to 26.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.2K to 22.3K.
How did search popularity change for freight visibility platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Shippeo overtook GoComet to rank 2nd among freight visibility platforms worldwide, with 26.2% of the searches.
FourKites’ share of searches among freight visibility platforms worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 12.6% to 14.9% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FourKites’ and Shippeo’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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