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Head-to-head · Transport Management software

Trimble TMS vs Shipwell TMS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Trimble TMS #3 in Transport Management software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Trimble
Shipwell TMS #8 in Transport Management software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Shipwell

Trimble TMS leads on 0 checks, Shipwell TMS on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTrimble TMS · 9.1/10

Trimble TMS scores higher on our rubric for transport management software: 9.1 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Trimble TMS is the better fit for shippers needing mature multimodal execution. Shipwell TMS is the better fit for mid-market teams managing multimodal freight.

  • Trimble TMS fits best

    Shippers needing mature multimodal execution

  • Shipwell TMS fits best

    Mid-market teams managing multimodal freight

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Side by side

Feature Trimble TMS 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Shipwell TMS 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.4
Ranking #3 in Transport Management software #8 in Transport Management software
Best for Shippers needing mature multimodal execution Mid-market teams managing multimodal freight
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
Integrations 500+ integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Trimble TMS 1/4 · Shipwell TMS 1/4
Shipment planning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Carrier tendering Not checked yet Not checked yet
Shipment tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Freight audit ✓ ✓
Specs
Transport modes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Plans, assigns and tracks multimodal shipments with ETA updates.
  • Supports tender rules, freight audit, settlement and advanced analytics.
  • Connects with 500 integrations across transport and business systems.
  • Connects planning, rating, dispatch, tendering, tracking, audit, and settlement
  • Supports EDI tendering and tracking alongside REST API connectivity
  • AI-assisted exception monitoring and mobile access support freight operations
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales.
  • Web is the only listed platform.
  • Support channels listed are limited to documentation.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales for a customized quote
  • Published plan-level shipment and carrier limits are not available
  • Integration details are limited to REST API and EDI
Our verdict

Trimble TMS brings carrier and shipper transportation workflows into a cloud-based system. Its carrier offering covers full truckload order-to-cash work, including order entry, tender evaluation, dispatch decision support, compliance…

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Shipwell TMS is a cloud-based transportation management platform for shippers and supply-chain teams, with a focus on multimodal freight. Its scope spans shipment planning and execution, carrier rating and dispatch, load tendering,…

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  1. Trimble TMSTransport Management software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. Shipwell TMSTransport Management software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Trimble TMS — where it wins

    • Plans, assigns and tracks multimodal shipments with ETA updates.
    • Supports tender rules, freight audit, settlement and advanced analytics.
    • Connects with 500 integrations across transport and business systems.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales.
    • Web is the only listed platform.
    • Support channels listed are limited to documentation.

  • Shipwell TMS — where it wins

    • Connects planning, rating, dispatch, tendering, tracking, audit, and settlement
    • Supports EDI tendering and tracking alongside REST API connectivity
    • AI-assisted exception monitoring and mobile access support freight operations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales for a customized quote
    • Published plan-level shipment and carrier limits are not available
    • Integration details are limited to REST API and EDI
  • Trimble TMS9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad multimodal TMS for shippers and carriers, with pricing available through sales.

    Visit TrimbleFull verdict →
  • Shipwell TMS8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    An end-to-end multimodal TMS for teams coordinating freight workflows across modes.

    Visit ShipwellFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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