CargoWise vs Alpega TMS

CargoWise8.9Visit Alpega TMS8.6Visit

Higher score CargoWise #4 in Freight Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit CargoWise

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Alpega TMS #7 in Freight Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Alpega

• CargoWise fits best

  Global forwarders managing complex logistics operations

• Alpega TMS fits best

  Mid-market and enterprise shippers with complex transport

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Side by side

Feature	CargoWise 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Alpega TMS 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.6
Ranking	#4 in Freight Software	#7 in Freight Software
Best for	Global forwarders managing complex logistics operations	Mid-market and enterprise shippers with complex transport
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$0.20/unit usage-based	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Tickets · 24/7
Integrations	10 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CargoWise 0/5 · Alpega TMS 0/5
Dispatch planning	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Shipment tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Carrier portal	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
EDI support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Freight modes	multimodal	multimodal
Our review
Pros	Coordinates air, ocean, road, rail and multimodal freight workflows Combines forwarding, customs, warehouse, land transport and accounting Supports carrier tendering, freight audit, tracking and customer portals	Combines planning, tendering, tracking, proof of delivery and settlement Supports road, rail, sea and air transport with predictive ETA Connects with SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, Shippeo and P44
Cons	No free plan; charges accrue by package, consignment, container, shipment or procedure Broad operational scope may be more than a focused freight team needs Usage-based rates vary by workflow and shipment type	Pricing is transaction-based and requires a sales discussion Cloud deployment may not suit teams seeking other deployment options Support channels list ticket support, which may not suit teams needing phone support
Our verdict	CargoWise is a logistics execution platform for freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouse operators, carriers and transport providers. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations handling complex, global operations across… Read the review →	Alpega TMS brings transport planning, carrier assignment, tendering, shipment tracking, proof of delivery and freight settlement into a cloud-based system. It is aimed at shippers, manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and logistics… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CargoWise — where it wins

  • Coordinates air, ocean, road, rail and multimodal freight workflows
  • Combines forwarding, customs, warehouse, land transport and accounting
  • Supports carrier tendering, freight audit, tracking and customer portals

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; charges accrue by package, consignment, container, shipment or procedure
  • Broad operational scope may be more than a focused freight team needs
  • Usage-based rates vary by workflow and shipment type

• Alpega TMS — where it wins

  • Combines planning, tendering, tracking, proof of delivery and settlement
  • Supports road, rail, sea and air transport with predictive ETA
  • Connects with SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, Shippeo and P44

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is transaction-based and requires a sales discussion
  • Cloud deployment may not suit teams seeking other deployment options
  • Support channels list ticket support, which may not suit teams needing phone support

• CargoWise8.9/10 · Paid

  Broad freight and trade workflows for global operators, priced by transaction.

  Visit CargoWiseFull verdict →
• Alpega TMS8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A multimodal TMS for shippers coordinating transport, carriers and freight costs.

  Visit AlpegaFull verdict →