Open TMS
Open TMS: A free, open-source TMS covering orders, shipments, warehouses, inventory, tracking, and exceptions. Ranked #8 of 35 in Logistics Management Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams wanting open-source logistics management.
At a glance
- Editor score8.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTeams wanting open-source logistics management
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free MIT-licensed deployment without per-user or transaction fees
- Covers transportation, warehouse, inventory, EDI, tracking, and cold-chain workflows
- Supports web, API, cloud, and self-hosted deployment options
Where it doesn't
- No stable release version yet
- Advanced implementation may require technical ownership
- Paid tiers and broader commercial pricing are not defined
Our verdict on Open TMS
Open TMS is an open-source transportation management system for shippers, carriers, brokers, 3PLs, and warehouse operations. It brings order and shipment lifecycle management, carrier tendering, EDI communication, warehouse fulfillment, inventory, returns, invoicing, tracking, cold-chain monitoring, document generation, and exception workflows into one product. Its MIT license and free availability make it a strong fit for teams that want control over deployment and do not want per-user or transaction fees. Web, API, cloud, and self-hosted options support different operating models.
The product’s breadth is its clearest strength. Order imports can begin with CSV files, while shipment status tracking and carrier tendering support broadcast and waterfall strategies. The EDI hub supports X12 transactions, and automatic tracking connects with FedEx, UPS, and DHL APIs. Warehouse workflows cover receiving, putaway, picking, packing, loading, and returns. Inventory capabilities include a real-time ledger, cycle counting, and replenishment. GPS and temperature telemetry extend the system into cold-chain operations, with excursion detection and compliance reporting. Document generation covers bills of lading, labels, and customs forms.
Platform fit is also broad, with integrations including System Loco, mapping providers such as TomTom, HERE, Valhalla, and Google Maps, messaging services, and S3-compatible storage. Exception triage, issue management, and CAPA workflows give operations teams a structured way to manage problems. The main qualification is product maturity: Open TMS is actively developed and does not yet have a stable release version. Teams comfortable owning deployment and evaluating an evolving open-source system should consider it; organizations that require a stable release as a starting condition should choose a more established alternative.
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Open TMS pricing
Open TMS fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Deployment | Not verified |
| Warehouse management | Yes |
| Inventory tracking | Yes |
| Shipment tracking | Yes |
| Order management | Yes |
| Document management | Yes |
| Included users | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 12 integrations: System Loco, FedEx, UPS, DHL, TomTom, HERE … |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | opentms.co.uk |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Open TMS integrations
Open TMS lists 12 integrations on its own site.
- System Loco
- FedEx
- UPS
- DHL
- TomTom
- HERE
- Valhalla
- Google Maps
- SMTP
- SendGrid
- Amazon SES
- S3-compatible storage
Alternatives to Open TMS
- CargoWiseA broad multimodal platform for complex forwarding, customs, warehouse, and transport operations.9.4
- Descartes 3G TMSA broad multimodal TMS for teams managing planning, execution, visibility, and settlement.9.3
- Pando TMSA broad multimodal TMS for enterprises managing complex freight networks.9.2
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