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Samsara vs AscendTMS Comparison (2026)

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Samsara

AscendTMS

Overview

Samsara is a fleet operations management platform which helps businesses across various industries including transportation, logistics, and construction streamline fleet operations with features such as GPS fleet tracking, ELD compliance, routing and dispatch, documents, reporting and alerts, and more.

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.

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

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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

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

/user

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.5

746

207

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

83%

would recommend this app

4.9

368

324

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

94%

would recommend this app

Pros

“I use it in nearly every facet of my job, whether covering the data analytics, keeping track of our assets, communicating with drivers, or pulling video for training or insurance claims.”

Travis F.

Office Admin

“Samsara ia a great product that provides for all my logging needs in one place, from quick access to driver logs and editing, to managing gayeways and vehicle locations.”

Kim H.

Safety Director

“Video function and its easy to navigate when looking for the asset in our fleet also It makes tracking vehicles, reviewing information, and managing day to day operations simple and efficient.”

EDGAR H.

Manager

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.”

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.”

Lorenzo A.

Founder and CEO

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

Jennifer C.

Owner

Cons

“TICKET turn around time is a HUGE issue for me. When I open a ticket, I am in need of a QUICK resolution b/c the majority of the time, the issues is affecting my drivers logs and they can't drive until it's corrected or fixed.”

Leanne K.

Admin Trainer Hours of Service Logs

“At times, many coaching alerts are generated that are barely actionable. If my team does not have logins or apps, scheduling behavior counseling is time-consuming.”

Charles M.

Operations Manager

“I don't like the battery life on the AG-51 asset tracker when it comes to unpowered fleet assets that are on the road for extended periods of time as the batteries would die and would cause us to lose tracking on assets until batteries could be replaced.”

Glenn L.

National Asset Manager

Cons

“Im sure that's A.I. but can be annoying.”