Trimble TMS vs Qargo

Trimble TMS9.2Visit Qargo8.5Visit

Higher score Trimble TMS #1 in Trucking Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Trimble TMS

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

• Trimble TMS fits best

  Multimodal operators with complex tendering needs

• Qargo fits best

  Modern carriers wanting AI routing and digital documents

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Side by side

Feature	Trimble TMS 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Qargo 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Trucking Software	#7 in Trucking Software
Best for	Multimodal operators with complex tendering needs	Modern carriers wanting AI routing and digital documents
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, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Docs
Integrations	500+ integrations	100+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Trimble TMS 0/6 · Qargo 6/6
Dispatch tools	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Driver settlements	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Compliance management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Driver mobile app	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
ELD integrations	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Equipment management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Our review
Pros	EDI tender evaluation with configurable tender rules Multimodal planning, carrier assignment, and shipment visibility Freight audit, settlement, analytics, and yard management in one platform	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
Cons	Pricing is handled through contact sales The listed platform is web-based Its broad workflow scope may exceed simpler trucking operations	Pricing requires a personalized quote Pricing is based on annual transportation revenue Broad functionality may exceed the needs of narrow operators
Our verdict	Trimble TMS is a web-based transportation management platform for carriers and shippers. Carrier workflows cover order entry, tender evaluation, dispatch decision support, compliance monitoring, rate management, invoicing, and shipment… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Trimble TMS — where it wins

  • EDI tender evaluation with configurable tender rules
  • Multimodal planning, carrier assignment, and shipment visibility
  • Freight audit, settlement, analytics, and yard management in one platform

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through contact sales
  • The listed platform is web-based
  • Its broad workflow scope may exceed simpler trucking operations

• 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

• Trimble TMS9.2/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature TMS for multimodal planning, tendering, dispatch, settlement, and analytics.

  Visit Trimble TMSFull verdict →
• Qargo8.5/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit QargoFull verdict →