Both MoveCore and ShuttleID provide digital ticketing and transport operations software. This comparison is deliberately honest: ShuttleID is a mature product with features MoveCore does not have yet, and we would rather you know that before you choose. Here is what each platform offers today, and where MoveCore is heading.
Overview
ShuttleID
ShuttleID is an established product for school and shuttle transport. It covers ticketing, scanning, online pass sales, vehicle tracking, and passenger notifications, and it has years of operator feedback behind it.
MoveCore
MoveCore is a newer platform focused on doing the core loop brilliantly: digital passes, QR validation at the door, and a clear record of every boarding. It has a free tier, modern simple workflows, and a public roadmap for the rest.
Feature Comparison
This table reflects what each product ships today, not marketing aspirations.
| Capability | MoveCore | ShuttleID |
|---|---|---|
| Digital passes | ✓ | ✓ |
| QR ticket scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instant scan results (OK/WARN/FAIL) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scan logs and dashboards | ✓ | ✓ |
| Service and passenger management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Passwordless magic-link sign-in | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✗ |
| Online pass sales for passengers | On our roadmap | ✓ |
| Live vehicle tracking | On our roadmap | ✓ |
| Passenger notifications | On our roadmap | ✓ |
| Offline validation | On our roadmap | ✓ |
| Public API and webhooks | On our roadmap | Limited |
What MoveCore does today
MoveCore covers the operational core of running a transport service:
- Digital passes: term and period passes with validity windows, managed per service.
- QR validation: drivers scan passes with any modern phone and get an instant OK, WARN, or FAIL result, so expired and revoked passes are caught at the door.
- Scan logs and dashboards: every scan is recorded with its result and timestamp; operators see boarding activity and usage patterns per service.
- Service and passenger management: services, routes, stops, and passenger lists in one dashboard.
- Simple sign-in: operators and drivers sign in with a magic link, no passwords or IT setup.
What is on MoveCore’s roadmap
We list these as roadmap items, not features, because they are not available yet:
- Online pass sales so passengers and parents can buy passes with card payments
- Live vehicle tracking with passenger-facing updates
- Email and SMS notifications for delays and service changes
- Offline scanning for routes with poor signal
- A public API and webhooks for integrations
If one of these is essential for your operation today, ShuttleID is the safer choice right now. If you can run without them for now, MoveCore’s free tier means you can try the core workflow at no cost, and your feedback directly shapes what we build next.
Use Case Fit
Choose ShuttleID if:
- You need parents or passengers to buy passes online today
- Live vehicle tracking or passenger notifications are must-haves
- Your routes regularly run through areas with no signal and you need offline scanning
- You want a long-established product with a large installed base
Choose MoveCore if:
- Your priority is digital passes, door validation, and boarding records
- You want to start free and pay only when your operation grows
- You prefer simple, modern workflows and passwordless sign-in
- You want a vendor that is responsive to feature requests while the product is young
Pricing
ShuttleID
ShuttleID publishes its own pricing; check their site for current figures.
MoveCore
MoveCore pricing is simple and public:
- Free: 1 service, up to 30 active passengers, all core features.
- MoveCore Pro: 19 GBP per month for unlimited services and passengers, plus priority support.
See the full details on our pricing page.
Making the Decision
Ask yourself two questions:
- Which features do I need on day one? If online pass sales, tracking, or notifications are non-negotiable today, choose the product that ships them today.
- What does my core workflow look like? If it is “issue passes, scan at the door, review who boarded”, MoveCore covers that completely, and the free tier lets you verify it with your own routes before committing.
Next Steps
Want to see how MoveCore handles your routes? Create a free account and set up a service in minutes.
Migrating from another platform, or want a walkthrough first? Request a demo or email hello@movecore.co.uk; we will give you a straight answer on whether MoveCore fits your operation today.