Qargo vs CarriersTMS

Qargo8.5Visit CarriersTMS7.9Visit

Higher score Qargo #7 in Trucking Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Qargo

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CarriersTMS #10 in Trucking Software 7.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit CarriersTMS

• Qargo fits best

  Modern carriers wanting AI routing and digital documents

• CarriersTMS fits best

  Small carriers seeking affordable core TMS functions

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Side by side

Feature	Qargo 8.5/10 Visit ↗	CarriersTMS 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	7.9
Ranking	#7 in Trucking Software	#10 in Trucking Software
Best for	Modern carriers wanting AI routing and digital documents	Small carriers seeking affordable core TMS functions
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$29/unit/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone
Integrations	100+ integrations	17 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Qargo 6/6 · CarriersTMS 5/6
Dispatch tools	✓	✓
Driver settlements	✓	✓
Compliance management	✓	✓
Driver mobile app	✓ (best)	—
ELD integrations	✓	✓
Equipment management	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	AI route optimization plus order capture from emails and PDFs Digital proof-of-delivery and driver mobile workflows API, EDI, portals, and logistics-system integrations	Dispatch, ELD tracking, geofences, and public tracking links QuickBooks, fuel-card, IFTA, invoicing, and settlement workflows REST API, AI document reading, and compliance management
Cons	Pricing requires a personalized quote Pricing is based on annual transportation revenue Broad functionality may exceed the needs of narrow operators	No dedicated driver mobile app No free plan; the product is paid-only Enterprise pricing is custom rather than listed as a fixed rate
Our verdict	Qargo is a cloud-based transportation management system for carriers, freight brokers, 3PLs, private fleets, and contract logistics providers. Its scope covers order capture, dispatch and load planning, load execution, HOS monitoring,… Read the review →	CarriersTMS is a web-based transportation management system for owner-operators, trucking companies, and small to mid-sized fleets. Its core workspace combines load booking, driver assignment, dispatch, ELD-based tracking,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Qargo — where it wins

  • AI route optimization plus order capture from emails and PDFs
  • Digital proof-of-delivery and driver mobile workflows
  • API, EDI, portals, and logistics-system integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a personalized quote
  • Pricing is based on annual transportation revenue
  • Broad functionality may exceed the needs of narrow operators

• CarriersTMS — where it wins

  • Dispatch, ELD tracking, geofences, and public tracking links
  • QuickBooks, fuel-card, IFTA, invoicing, and settlement workflows
  • REST API, AI document reading, and compliance management

  Where it doesn't

  • No dedicated driver mobile app
  • No free plan; the product is paid-only
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than listed as a fixed rate

• Qargo8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad trucking platform combining AI routing, dispatch, documents, and settlements.

  Visit QargoFull verdict →
• CarriersTMS7.9/10 · 14-day trial

  Affordable core TMS tools for small carriers, with dispatch, tracking, and settlements.

  Visit CarriersTMSFull verdict →