Top 7 PODS Competitors & Alternatives in 2025

Competitors

1. 

   #1

   U-Haul

   U-Haul is a North American moving and storage company that rents moving trucks, trailers, portable storage containers and sells moving supplies and towing equipment for DIY and small-business moves.

   Starts at $19.95 / per day / other

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2. 

   #2

   U-Pack

   Best for consumers

   Budget-focused long-distance moving option where customers load containers/trailers and pay only for the space they use, with transportation handled by the carrier.

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3. 

   #3

   1-800-PACK-RAT

   1-800-PACK-RAT is a U.S.-based portable storage and moving company that delivers steel storage containers for on‑site storage, warehouse storage, and local or long‑distance moves, and also offers packing supplies and contents-protection plans.

   Starts at $229 / per container / monthly

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4. 

   #4

   Zippy Shell

   Zippy Shell is a U.S.-based moving and storage company that delivers towable, portable storage containers and offers local and long‑distance moving plus warehouse storage through a network of franchised locations.

   Starts at $109 / per container / monthly

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5. 

   #5

   SMARTBOX Portable Storage & Moving

   Provider of portable storage containers and moving services (local and long-distance) with drop-off/pick-up units, facility storage, and regional U.S. locations for residential and commercial customers.

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6. 

   #6

   Clutter (formerly MakeSpace)

   Clutter is a tech-enabled moving and on-demand valet storage company (operating under the Clutter brand after merging with MakeSpace) that offers pickup, photo-cataloging, secure warehouse storage, and delivery services across the United States and Canada.

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   #7

   Clutter

   Clutter is a tech-enabled moving and full-service storage company that provides pickup, warehousing, delivery, and local moving services across the United States and Canada.

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