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AscendTMS vs Descartes Aljex Comparison (2026)

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Descartes Aljex

Overview

AscendTMS is a logistics and shipping management software that helps businesses streamline operations related to dispatching, accounting, commissions, asset management, and more on a centralized platform. The automated workflow engine uses an IFTTT algorithm to update load details and statuses.

Descartes Aljex is a cloud-based transportation management software designed to help businesses across retail, manufacturing, distribution, eCommerce, and various other industries handle invoicing, vehicle tracking and supply chain management operations. It enables employees to create and edit customer profiles, view historical and scheduled payments, and automatically prepare quotes for clients.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

99

/user

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

499

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.9

368

5

4

3

2

1

324

35

8

1

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
94%
would recommend this app

4.4

16

5

4

3

2

1

11

3

1

0

1

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
79%
would recommend this app

Pros

“The ability to run reports and have clear visibility into operations is a big advantage, and the integrations really enhance the overall functionality of the system.”
JK

Jullisa K.

Freight Broker

“The affordability doesn't come at a loss of service. since day one I have been getting hands on support and guidance.”
LA

Lorenzo A.

Founder and CEO

“I wish there was a way to see that the document has been sent.”
JC

Jennifer C.

Owner

Pros

Not enoughreviews yet

Cons

“Im sure that's A.I. but can be annoying.”
Verified reviewer profile picture

Jay V.

Managing Director

“Two examples, when uploaded a BOL within a load, you have to select the customer or it won't send with the Invoice. ”
CB

Chad B.

Dispatch

“Currently lacking the ability to push X6 updates via EDI.”
SP

Stephen P.

Founder

Cons

Not enoughreviews yet

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review18 days ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review4 months ago

Key features

  • Total features71
  • 3PL Management
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Accounting
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Air Shipping
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Bills of Lading
  • CRM
  • Carrier Management
  • Communication Management
  • Contact Database
  • Container Shipping
  • Cross Docking
  • Customer Database
  • Customer Management
  • Customer Portal
  • Data Import/Export
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Discount Management
  • Dispatch Management
  • Document Management
  • Driver Management
  • Driver Settlements
  • EDI
  • Fleet Management
  • For Freight Operations
  • Freight Shipping
  • Fuel Management
  • GPS
  • Ground Shipping
  • Import/Export Management
  • International Forwarders
  • Invoice Management
  • LTL/Shared Truckload
  • Live Driver Tracking
  • Load Optimization
  • Local Forwarders
  • Location Tracking
  • Maintenance Management
  • Mileage Tracking
  • Monitoring
  • Ocean Shipping
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Order Management
  • Order Tracking
  • Parcel Shipping
  • Procurement Management
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • Rate Management
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Route Optimization
  • Routing
  • Safety Management
  • Sales & Operations Planning
  • Scheduling
  • Search/Filter
  • Shipment Price Calculation
  • Shipment Tracking
  • Shipping Management
  • Status Tracking
  • Strategic Planning
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Tracking
  • Transportation Management
  • Trip Logs
  • Truckload Management
  • User Management
  • Vehicle Management
  • Waybills
  • Total features33
  • 3PL Management
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Accounting
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Air Shipping
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Bills of Lading
  • CRM
  • Carrier Management
  • Communication Management
  • Contact Database
  • Container Shipping
  • Cross Docking
  • Customer Database
  • Customer Management
  • Customer Portal
  • Data Import/Export
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Discount Management
  • Dispatch Management
  • Document Management
  • Driver Management
  • Driver Settlements
  • EDI
  • Fleet Management
  • For Freight Operations
  • Freight Shipping
  • Fuel Management
  • GPS
  • Ground Shipping
  • Import/Export Management
  • International Forwarders
  • Invoice Management
  • LTL/Shared Truckload
  • Live Driver Tracking
  • Load Optimization
  • Local Forwarders
  • Location Tracking
  • Maintenance Management
  • Mileage Tracking
  • Monitoring
  • Ocean Shipping
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Order Management
  • Order Tracking
  • Parcel Shipping
  • Procurement Management
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • Rate Management
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Route Optimization
  • Routing
  • Safety Management
  • Sales & Operations Planning
  • Scheduling
  • Search/Filter
  • Shipment Price Calculation
  • Shipment Tracking
  • Shipping Management
  • Status Tracking
  • Strategic Planning
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Tracking
  • Transportation Management
  • Trip Logs
  • Truckload Management
  • User Management
  • Vehicle Management
  • Waybills

Integrations

  • Total integrations3
  • Descartes MacroPoint
  • Epay Manager
  • Motive
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Stripe
  • Twilio
  • Total integrations3
  • Descartes MacroPoint
  • Epay Manager
  • Motive
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Stripe
  • Twilio

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