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Head-to-head · Transport Management software

CargoWise vs Aljex

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score CargoWise #6 in Transport Management software 6.9/10 From $0.20 ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit CargoWise
Aljex #8 in Transport Management software 6.8/10 From $699/mo ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Aljex

CargoWise leads on 0 checks, Aljex on 3, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCargoWise · 6.9/10
  • Most featuresAljex · 4 of 4

CargoWise scores higher on our rubric for transport management software: 6.9 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Aljex offers shipment planning; CargoWise doesn't publish it. Aljex offers carrier tendering; CargoWise doesn't publish it. Aljex offers shipment tracking; CargoWise doesn't publish it.

CargoWise is the better fit for forwarders needing broad multimodal operations. Aljex is the better fit for small to enterprise truckload and LTL brokers.

  • CargoWise fits best

    Forwarders needing broad multimodal operations

  • Aljex fits best

    Small to enterprise truckload and LTL brokers

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Side by side

Feature CargoWise 6.9/10 Visit ↗ Aljex 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.9 6.8
Ranking #6 in Transport Management software #8 in Transport Management software
Best for Forwarders needing broad multimodal operations Small to enterprise truckload and LTL brokers
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published $699/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 10 integrations 40+ integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CargoWise 1/4 · Aljex 4/4
Shipment planning Not published ✓ (best)
Carrier tendering Not published ✓ (best)
Shipment tracking Not published ✓ (best)
Freight audit ✓ ✓
Specs
Transport modes Not published truckload, LTL
Deployment Not published Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Coordinates air, ocean, road, rail, and multimodal freight workflows.
  • Combines booking, tendering, tracking, freight audit, and payment controls.
  • Offers customs, land transport, accounting, and analytics alongside forwarding.
  • Automates order entry, dispatch, carrier matching and shipment tracking
  • Supports EDI, invoicing, accounting, lane pricing and analytics
  • Offers 40 integrations plus 24/7 email, phone, ticket and documentation support
Cons
  • Usage charges vary by package, consignment, procedure, or shipment.
  • Broad logistics execution scope may be more than a TMS-focused operation needs.
  • Workflow coverage spans many functions, so the fit depends on operational breadth.
  • Monthly pricing starts at $699 for the Essential plan
  • Access is limited to the web platform
  • Published pricing includes one-time setup or implementation fees
Our verdict

CargoWise is a logistics execution platform for freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouse operators, carriers, and transport providers. It is positioned for mid-market and enterprise organizations managing complex global logistics,…

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Aljex is a cloud transportation management system from Descartes Systems Group for freight brokers and third-party logistics providers. It supports truckload and LTL operations with automated order entry and dispatch, carrier management,…

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  1. CargoWiseTransport Management software 6.9From $0.20
  2. AljexTransport Management software 6.8From $699/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CargoWise — where it wins

    • Coordinates air, ocean, road, rail, and multimodal freight workflows.
    • Combines booking, tendering, tracking, freight audit, and payment controls.
    • Offers customs, land transport, accounting, and analytics alongside forwarding.

    Where it doesn't

    • Usage charges vary by package, consignment, procedure, or shipment.
    • Broad logistics execution scope may be more than a TMS-focused operation needs.
    • Workflow coverage spans many functions, so the fit depends on operational breadth.

  • Aljex — where it wins

    • Automates order entry, dispatch, carrier matching and shipment tracking
    • Supports EDI, invoicing, accounting, lane pricing and analytics
    • Offers 40 integrations plus 24/7 email, phone, ticket and documentation support

    Where it doesn't

    • Monthly pricing starts at $699 for the Essential plan
    • Access is limited to the web platform
    • Published pricing includes one-time setup or implementation fees

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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