Giant Van
Shiply
An honest, side-by-side comparison. No spin — just the facts to help you choose the right service for your move.
Shiply uses a reverse auction where transport providers bid on your job — you wait for bids rather than getting an instant price. Giant Van gives you a fixed price in 60 seconds with a vetted driver, real-time tracking, and confirmed availability. Shiply can deliver lower prices on some routes but requires more flexibility on timing and driver choice.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
How Giant Van and Shiply stack up across the features that matter most.
- Pricing model
- Giant Van
- Fixed upfront price
- Shiply
- Reverse auction — bid-dependent
- Price transparency
- Giant Van
- All-inclusive at booking
- Shiply
- Price known only after bids arrive
- UK coverage
- Giant Van
- Nationwide
- Shiply
- Nationwide (provider network)
- Transit insurance
- Giant Van
- £10,000 goods in transit
- Shiply
- Provider-dependent; varies
- Same-day booking
- Giant Van
- Yes — available in most cities
- Shiply
- Not typical; waiting for bids required
- Weekend availability
- Giant Van
- Yes
- Shiply
- Yes — subject to provider bids
- Live GPS tracking
- Giant Van
- Yes — in-app real-time
- Shiply
- No integrated tracking
- Online booking
- Giant Van
- Yes — instant confirmation
- Shiply
- List job; wait for bids; then book
- Mobile app
- Giant Van
- Yes (iOS & Android)
- Shiply
- No dedicated app
- Cancellation policy
- Giant Van
- Free up to 48 hours before
- Shiply
- Varies by provider
- Driver vetting
- Giant Van
- Background-checked, trained
- Shiply
- Platform-registered; quality varies
- Furniture disassembly
- Giant Van
- Included on eligible moves
- Shiply
- Negotiated per bid
Service Comparison: Giant Van vs Shiply
A quick visual overview of the services each provider offers.
- Instant Quote
- Giant Van
- Fixed price in 60 seconds
- Shiply
- Insurance Included
- Giant Van
- Up to £50k
- Shiply
- GPS Tracking
- Giant Van
- Real-time in-app
- Shiply
- Same-Day Booking
- Giant Van
- Subject to availability
- Shiply
- Assembly/Disassembly
- Giant Van
- On request
- Shiply
- UK-Wide Coverage
- Giant Van
- 186+ cities
- Shiply
- BAR Registered
- Giant Van
- Verified members
- Shiply
- Customer Reviews
- Giant Van
- Trustpilot verified
- Shiply
- Mobile App
- Giant Van
- iOS & Android
- Shiply
- Free Cancellation
- Giant Van
- Up to 24 hrs before
- Shiply
Giant Van offers 6 more features than Shiply
How Giant Van Works
- 01
Get an Instant Quote
Enter your pickup and delivery details online. Get a fixed price in under 60 seconds.
- 02
Book Your Slot
Choose your preferred date and time. Confirm online with no deposit required.
- 03
We Collect
Your vetted crew arrives on time, wraps and loads everything with care.
- 04
We Deliver
Track your move in real time. We unload at your new address and place items where you want them.
Price Comparison: Giant Van vs Shiply
Indicative prices for common move types. Get a live quote for your exact move — prices depend on distance, access, and date.
- Single item (specific route)
- Giant Van
- From £45
- Shiply
- From £50 (bid-dependent)
- Man and van (half day)
- Giant Van
- From £150
- Shiply
- From £80 (bid-dependent)
- Full house removal (2-bed)
- Giant Van
- From £280
- Shiply
- From £180 (bid-dependent)
- Long-distance move (200+ miles)
- Giant Van
- From £350
- Shiply
- From £200 (bid-dependent)
Prices are indicative and accurate as of June 2026. Actual prices vary by distance, date, floor level, and access conditions.
Which Service Is Right for You?
Choose Shiply If…
- Your move is non-urgent and you're happy to wait for bids
- You have an unusual or oversized item on a specific route
- Price is the sole priority and you're flexible on timing
- You want to see multiple provider options before committing
Choose Giant Van If…
- You need an instant fixed price without waiting for bids
- Same-day or next-day confirmed availability matters
- You want live GPS tracking throughout the move
- Consistent, vetted driver quality is important
- You're moving a full household and need a reliable crew
What Customers Say After Switching
Smooth move from start to finish
VerifiedBooked online in under a minute and the crew turned up right on time. Everything was wrapped carefully and nothing was damaged. Genuinely the easiest move I've had.
Fixed price — no nasty surprises
VerifiedThe quote I got online was exactly what I paid. No hidden fees, no extra charges on the day. The two-man crew were professional, fast, and really friendly.
Same-day booking saved our move
VerifiedOur original movers cancelled last minute. Giant Van had a crew available the same day. They handled a full 2-bed flat and had us settled in by evening.
If you want a fixed price, live tracking, and a vetted crew, Giant Van is the better choice. Shiply may suit you if your move is non-urgent and you're happy to wait for bids.
Giant Van vs Shiply — FAQs
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