Trimble TMS vs project44 Intelligent TMS

Trimble TMS9.1Visit project44 Intelligent TMS8.6Visit

Higher score Trimble TMS #3 in Transportation Management Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Trimble

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project44 Intelligent TMS #8 in Transportation Management Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit project44

• Trimble TMS fits best

  Mature multimodal carriers and shippers

• project44 Intelligent TMS fits best

  AI-led freight execution and recovery

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Side by side

Feature	Trimble TMS 9.1/10 Visit ↗	project44 Intelligent TMS 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Transportation Management Software	#8 in Transportation Management Software
Best for	Mature multimodal carriers and shippers	AI-led freight execution and recovery
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	500+ integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Enterprise
Features Trimble TMS 3/3 · project44 Intelligent TMS 3/3
Load tendering	✓	✓
Freight audit	✓	✓
EDI/API access	✓	✓
Specs
Freight modes	Multimodal	Multimodal
Shipment limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Carrier capacity	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Analytics level	Advanced	Predictive
Our review
Pros	Covers planning, tendering, dispatch, visibility, audit and settlement Supports multimodal transport planning with advanced analytics Connects with EDI, ELD, accounting, payroll and shipment visibility systems	Covers multimodal planning, procurement, tendering, audit, and execution Predictive ETAs, disruption prediction, and automated exception routing Integrates with SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, and WMS platforms
Cons	Pricing is handled through contact with sales Available through the web only Broad functionality may exceed the needs of narrow-use operations	Broad scope may exceed the needs of teams with simpler freight workflows Pricing requires a sales discussion based on modes, volumes, and scope Advanced capabilities are oriented toward enterprise shipping networks
Our verdict	Trimble TMS is a transportation management platform for carriers and shippers managing multimodal freight operations. Carrier workflows include order entry from emails and PDFs, EDI tender evaluation, dispatch decision support, compliance… Read the review →	project44 Intelligent TMS is a transportation management system for enterprise shippers managing complex, multimodal, and multi-geography freight networks. It brings planning, procurement, load booking, tendering, dispatch, carrier… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Trimble TMS — where it wins

  • Covers planning, tendering, dispatch, visibility, audit and settlement
  • Supports multimodal transport planning with advanced analytics
  • Connects with EDI, ELD, accounting, payroll and shipment visibility systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through contact with sales
  • Available through the web only
  • Broad functionality may exceed the needs of narrow-use operations

• project44 Intelligent TMS — where it wins

  • Covers multimodal planning, procurement, tendering, audit, and execution
  • Predictive ETAs, disruption prediction, and automated exception routing
  • Integrates with SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, and WMS platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Broad scope may exceed the needs of teams with simpler freight workflows
  • Pricing requires a sales discussion based on modes, volumes, and scope
  • Advanced capabilities are oriented toward enterprise shipping networks

• Trimble TMS9.1/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature multimodal TMS with broad workflow coverage and sales-led pricing.

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• project44 Intelligent TMS8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad multimodal TMS for complex freight planning, execution, visibility, and recovery.

  Visit project44Full verdict →