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Head-to-head · Trucking Software

Ditat vs AscendTMS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Ditat #4 in Trucking Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Ditat
AscendTMS #6 in Trucking Software 8.6/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit AscendTMS

Ditat leads on 0 checks, AscendTMS on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDitat · 8.8/10
  • Free trialonly AscendTMS
  • Most featuresDitat · 6 of 6

Ditat scores higher on our rubric for trucking software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Ditat is the better fit for full-service carriers needing broad operations coverage. AscendTMS is the better fit for road carriers wanting affordable TMS fundamentals.

  • Ditat fits best

    Full-service carriers needing broad operations coverage

  • AscendTMS fits best

    Road carriers wanting affordable TMS fundamentals

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Side by side

Feature Ditat 8.8/10 Visit ↗ AscendTMS 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #4 in Trucking Software #6 in Trucking Software
Best for Full-service carriers needing broad operations coverage Road carriers wanting affordable TMS fundamentals
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets
Integrations 250+ integrations 140+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ditat 6/6 · AscendTMS 0/6
Dispatch tools ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Driver settlements ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Compliance management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Driver mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
ELD integrations ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Equipment management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers dispatch, settlements, compliance, equipment, fuel, EDI, and reporting
  • Native EDI and open API support broad transportation-system connectivity
  • Web, iOS, and Android access supports office and driver workflows
  • Covers dispatch, tracking, tendering, documents, invoicing, and settlements
  • More than 140 pre-installed third-party integrations
  • Includes a 30-day trial and setup, support, and training on Basic
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through a sales conversation
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow trucking operations
  • Module fit and enabled capabilities require discussion with the vendor
  • Available through a web browser rather than native desktop or mobile apps
  • Advanced capabilities are split across Basic, Premium, and PRO plans
  • PRO is the plan positioned for multi-office enterprise operations
Our verdict

Ditat is a cloud-based transportation management system for trucking carriers, freight brokerages, and asset-based brokerages. It brings dispatch, load execution, billing, driver settlements, accounting connections, compliance workflows,…

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AscendTMS is a cloud-based transportation management system for freight brokers, 3PLs, carriers, fleets, shippers, and distributors. Its web-based workspace covers load creation, dispatch, carrier and customer management, driver GPS…

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  1. DitatTrucking Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. AscendTMSTrucking Software 8.630-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ditat — where it wins

    • Covers dispatch, settlements, compliance, equipment, fuel, EDI, and reporting
    • Native EDI and open API support broad transportation-system connectivity
    • Web, iOS, and Android access supports office and driver workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through a sales conversation
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of narrow trucking operations
    • Module fit and enabled capabilities require discussion with the vendor

  • AscendTMS — where it wins

    • Covers dispatch, tracking, tendering, documents, invoicing, and settlements
    • More than 140 pre-installed third-party integrations
    • Includes a 30-day trial and setup, support, and training on Basic

    Where it doesn't

    • Available through a web browser rather than native desktop or mobile apps
    • Advanced capabilities are split across Basic, Premium, and PRO plans
    • PRO is the plan positioned for multi-office enterprise operations
  • Ditat8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad trucking operations suite covering dispatch, compliance, settlements, fuel, EDI, and mobile work.

    Visit DitatFull verdict →
  • AscendTMS8.6/10 · 30-day trial

    A web-based TMS covering dispatch, tracking, documents, accounting, and analytics.

    Visit AscendTMSFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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