Content Summary
The handy Compare Mode within your Lojistic account helps businesses quickly compare parcel and freight shipping costs across multiple carriers so they can choose the most cost-effective option for every shipment. Instead of individually checking each carrier’s rates, this tool aggregates pricing and service details in one place, making it easier to evaluate options side-by-side and decide what fits your budget and delivery timeline best. Using a comparison tool like this can save time, reduce shipping expenses, and simplify logistics planning by highlighting the cheapest and fastest carriers based on your shipment’s weight, dimensions, and destination. It’s especially useful for e-commerce teams and fulfillment managers who want transparency in rate shopping, better control over shipping costs, and a smoother shipping workflow without manually gathering quotes from multiple sources.
If your company does a high volume of shipping and you're being squeezed by your steely-eye comptroller to cut shipping costs, read on. What you need to be a hero is a serious shipping comparison tool.
One of these, the FedEx & UPS Rate Comparison Tool, lets you easily compare FedEx and UPS rate schedules for domestic transportation services. The handy shipping comparison tool is a real lifesaver, as it accounts for all variances in carrier rate schedules. You start by choosing whether you want a dollar or percentage comparison. To compare specific rates, choose your carrier--FedEx or UPS, the service type (ground, overnight or next day, two-day, three-day, etc.), and any minimum charge or carrier discounts (including custom discounts, revenue discounts and deferred discounts). Now simply select "Compare" to generate the comparison report. You can even print out or download the report.
Another useful shipping comparison tool, known as the FedEx & UPS Rates Calculator, lets you easily generate UPS and/or FedEx rate sheets for domestic transportation services. It's a fast, easy way to compare FedEx and UPS. You start by specifying your chosen carrier (UPS or FedEx) and service type (ground, overnight or next day, two-day, three-day, etc.). You'll need to include any minimum charges and any applicable discounts--like customer, revenue, and deferred discounts. You can apply the discounts to all weights, or you can choose to apply discounts based on certain weight categories. Finally, click "Generate Report" and your carrier rate report will appear, along with links to the printable version.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. UPS does not accept packages labeled for FedEx. UPS and FedEx are separate, competing carriers, each with its own sorting, tracking, and delivery infrastructure — so a FedEx-labeled package dropped with UPS will not be processed by UPS.
FedEx emphasizes air express freight and is often chosen for time-sensitive, overnight, or global shipments. UPS leans on its robust ground-vehicle network and tends to be more cost-effective for standard domestic and international ground shipments. UPS may be better for heavier shipments, while FedEx often has advantages for speed and express services. Despite their differences, there’s substantial overlap, and the best fit usually comes down to your specific needs.
For small businesses, both UPS and FedEx offer advantages. FedEx can be attractive for small, lightweight, and time-sensitive shipments, while UPS often provides strong ground shipping options and scalable pricing as shipping volume grows. The best choice typically depends on shipping patterns, package sizes, delivery speeds, and the availability of negotiated discounts.
Author
Rich Harkey
Rich Harkey
Senior Strategy Manager
Rich Harkey is a results-driven professional with extensive experience in the logistics and supply chain industry.
As the Senior Strategy Manager at Lojistic, Rich leverages over three decades of expertise to help businesses improve their shipping strategies and reduce costs. With a deep understanding of the requirements of shippers and the operational intricacies of carriers, he excels in everything from optimizing business rules and managing carrier invoices to negotiating carrier contracts.
Rich's comprehensive knowledge of the logistics industry, combined with his strategic insights and passion for data analysis, has enabled thousands of companies to gain visibility into their shipping expenses, driving impactful results.