LCS vs TCS side by side
| LCS (Leopards) | TCS | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1983, Karachi | 1983, Karachi |
| Helpline | 021 111 300 786 | 021 111 123 456 |
| Next-day service | Overnight Express: by the next working day, nationwide | Overnight Express: the day after TCS receives the shipment, to around 90% of destinations |
| Same-day service | Not listed in Leopards’ domestic express services | Same Day Delivery in 11 main cities, in selected areas |
| Economy service | Economy: 2 to 3 days, minimum chargeable weight 5 kg | Economy Express: cheaper overland option, positioned as second-day |
| Heavy parcels | Overland, for parcels over 10 kg | Economy Express (overland) |
| COD for small sellers | Retail COD, with weekly payouts to a bank account | Retail-COD for sellers without a corporate account; payout terms not checked |
| Rate list | Not published; official rate calculator | Not published; rate calculator |
Where the TCS details come from. The TCS website loads with JavaScript and couldn’t be read directly. TCS service descriptions are taken from TCS Track, an independent guide that last reviewed them on 1 September 2026, and the TCS helpline from a SadaPay help article. Founding dates come from Leopards’ pages and Wikipedia.
Rates per kg: how to compare fairly
- Weigh and measure the parcel. Leopards charges bulky parcels by volumetric weight (length × breadth × height in cm, divided by 5,000), so ask TCS how it treats the same box.
- Price the same shipment twice: in the Leopards rate calculator and the TCS calculator. The TCS price calculator guide explains the TCS side.
- Compare like for like: overnight against overnight, economy against economy.
- Watch the 5 kg rule. For small parcels, Leopards Economy charges at least 5 kg, so Overnight or a Leopards Box may come out cheaper.
More on Leopards pricing is in the Leopards courier rates guide.
Delivery time
On paper, both overnight services aim for the next working day. TCS words its coverage as around 90% of destinations, while Leopards says nationwide. For anything urgent within a big city, TCS’s same-day option is the deciding difference. For slower, cheaper shipping, Leopards Economy promises 2 to 3 days. See the Leopards delivery time guide and TCS Track’s TCS delivery time guide.
Tracking
Each courier tracks only its own numbers. Track a Leopards CN on our homepage tracker, and a TCS number on TCS Track or the TCS website. A Leopards CN entered on the TCS site, or the other way round, shows no result.
Which one should you use?
A judgement based on the published services above, not a ranking:
| If you need | Lean towards |
|---|---|
| Same-day delivery in a major city | TCS, because Leopards doesn’t list a domestic same-day service |
| Next-day documents or small parcels | Either. Price both on your route. |
| A small COD shop | Leopards Retail COD: no minimum volume and a published weekly payout. Ask TCS for its terms first. |
| Parcels over 10 kg | Compare Leopards Overland with TCS Economy Express on the calculators |
Frequently asked questions
Is LCS cheaper than TCS?
It depends on the route, weight and service. Neither publishes a full rate list, so price the same shipment on both calculators.
Are LCS and TCS the same company?
No. LCS is Leopards Courier Services and TCS is a separate company. Both started in Karachi in 1983.
Can I track a TCS parcel on LCS Tracking?
No. LCS Tracking reads Leopards CN numbers only. Use TCS Track or the TCS website for TCS parcels.
Sent it with Leopards?
Enter the CN on the homepage to follow it.
Sources
Leopards Express services · Leopards Retail COD · Leopards About Us · Wikipedia: TCS · SadaPay help article, 31 May 2024 (TCS helpline) · TCS Track (TCS services, reviewed 1 September 2026).
Also see: LCS vs M&P · LCS vs Rider · Leopards offices