Unleashed vs Loaditude
Unleashed and Loaditude both work with warehouse stock, but they are designed for different users. Unleashed is used by manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors to manage their own inventory: tracking raw materials, finished goods, and sales orders with integrations to Xero, QuickBooks, and e-commerce platforms. Loaditude is used by 3PL operators managing warehouses on behalf of multiple clients: handling goods-in, pick-pack-despatch, transport, yard management, and client billing. In many supply chains, a product business might use Unleashed while its 3PL partner uses Loaditude.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Unleashed | Loaditude |
|---|---|---|
| Market focus | Manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors | 3PL providers, distribution centres, e-commerce fulfilment |
| Deployment | Cloud SaaS | Cloud SaaS |
| Pricing model | Subscription tiers, contact for pricing | Per-user or per-volume, contact for quote |
| Mobile app | Basic barcode scanning app | Mobile apps for warehouse operatives and drivers |
| 3PL / multi-client | Not designed for 3PL multi-client operations | Purpose-built for 3PL with client portals and per-client billing |
| Production and BOM | Bill of materials and production tracking | Kitting and assembly, not full production management |
| Transport management | Not included | Transport management, yard management, driver apps |
| API integrations | Accounting and e-commerce integrations | REST API for warehouse and logistics integrations |
Frequently asked questions
What is Unleashed?
Unleashed is a cloud inventory management platform aimed at manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors who need to track raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. It integrates with accounting systems such as Xero and QuickBooks, and with e-commerce platforms. Unleashed is a product-side inventory tool used by businesses managing their own stock, not by third-party warehouse operators.
How does Unleashed compare to Loaditude?
Unleashed manages inventory from the perspective of the product business: purchasing, production, sales orders, and stock levels across locations. Loaditude manages a physical warehouse from the perspective of the 3PL operator: goods-in, putaway, picking, packing, despatch, transport, and client billing. The two products are complementary rather than competing: a manufacturer might use Unleashed to manage their inventory while their 3PL partner uses Loaditude to run the warehouse.
Is Loaditude an Unleashed alternative?
Not for manufacturers or wholesalers managing their own stock. Loaditude is built for 3PL operators managing warehouse services for multiple clients. However, if an Unleashed user needs a 3PL partner, that partner may run Loaditude, and the two systems can integrate via API to exchange stock and order data.
Which is better for 3PL operations?
Loaditude. It handles multi-client warehousing, client portals, pallet billing, yard management, and driver apps. Unleashed is not designed for the 3PL operator use case, and lacks the physical warehouse management tools that a 3PL needs.
Can I migrate from Unleashed to Loaditude?
If you are moving from self-managed inventory tracking to operating a 3PL warehouse service, Loaditude can help scope the transition. Contact Loaditude to discuss your current Unleashed setup and what a migration would involve.