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# Compare AscendTMS vs Freightos

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> Detailed comparison between AscendTMS and Freightos. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | AscendTMS | Freightos |
| **Overall rating** | 4.9/5 | 4.3/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 362 | 54 |
| **Starting Price** | US$99.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Videos |

## Best for

### AscendTMS

Capterra's highest rated TMS system \&amp; the world's most popular, with 51,833+ clients (brokers, carriers and shippers). The world's only free tier option. No contracts. No installs. TRULY cloud based.

### Freightos

Retailers, manufacturers, distributers and importers with global freight shipping needs.

## Key features

### AscendTMS

- 3PL Management
- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Air Shipping
- Customer Portal
- Data Import/Export
- Freight Shipping
- Import/Export Management
- International Forwarders
- Local Forwarders
- Ocean Shipping
- Order Management
- Quotes/Estimates
- Rate Management
- Safety Management
- Search/Filter
- Shipment Price Calculation
- Shipment Tracking
- Shipping Management
- Third-Party Integrations

### Freightos

- 3PL Management
- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Air Shipping
- Customer Portal
- Data Import/Export
- Freight Shipping
- Import/Export Management
- International Forwarders
- Local Forwarders
- Ocean Shipping
- Order Management
- Quotes/Estimates
- Rate Management
- Search/Filter
- Shipment Price Calculation
- Shipment Tracking
- Shipping Management
- Third-Party Integrations

## Links

- [View AscendTMS Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/122488/ascendtms-logistics-software)
- [View Freightos Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/155657/freightos)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/122488/155657/ascendtms-logistics-software/vs/freightos)

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