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Tailwind TMS vs AscendTMS Comparison (2026)

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Tailwind TMS

AscendTMS

Overview

No set-up fees. No contracts. Web-based. Free trial, then $99-$199/mth. Manage all dispatches, ops, equipment, accounting & admin. Free mobile ePOD driver app.

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

/user

Per month

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

4.2

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

62%

would recommend this app

4.9

368

324

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

94%

would recommend this app

Pros

“You can dispach the load, customize the payables the way you want, There is ways to add deductions and fuel can be imported, for owner operstor deductions, and software will pay the truck not the driver as this is important for owner operators, and if they have there own drivers this ia probably 1 of 15 tested products that has this option.”

Djuro K.

Ceo

“One of our favorite features of this software are all the integration, the tailwind team has partnered up with the best service providers (Truckertools, Border Connect,RMIS etc), in the transportation industry to provide an immersed experience when using the software.”

Altaf M.

Vice President

“Easy to find an order and create a dispatch and save the POD and BOL and enter the cost associated with the load”

Ashveen K.

Dispatcher

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

“Also the learning center are really helpful to find more instructions step by step with videos and simple guidance.”

Luis R.

CEO

Cons

“This program solves the base problem of needing to send rate confirmations and build shipments but I have yet to think about switching over my quick books due to the incredibly slow speed of the site and multiple crashes per week.”

David P.

Owner

“Poor transaction history and being able to see who did what in the system. ”

Michelle M.

Operations Manager

“There are not many cons to Tailwind but being an online-based system comes with its negatives as well, and the biggest downfall of the system is that it can be very sluggish at times taking a few seconds to load between screens, and does not fully load the page at times. ”

Altaf M.

Vice President

Cons

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