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# Compare WISE vs AscendTMS

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | WISE | AscendTMS |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 21 | 362 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$99.00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### WISE

Key target markets include the demanding and compliance-heavy sectors of Third-Party Logistics, which require multi-client segregation and flexible billing. Cold Storage, Food \&amp; Beverage, and more.

### 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.

## Key features

### WISE

- 3PL Management
- API
- Accounting
- Billing & Invoicing
- Customer Database
- Demand Forecasting
- Discount Management
- Document Management
- Import/Export Management
- Invoice Management
- Order Fulfillment
- Order Management
- Procurement Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Sales & Operations Planning
- Search/Filter
- Shipping Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Transportation Management

### AscendTMS

- 3PL Management
- API
- Accounting
- Billing & Invoicing
- Customer Database
- Demand Forecasting
- Discount Management
- Document Management
- Import/Export Management
- Invoice Management
- Order Fulfillment
- Order Management
- Procurement Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Sales & Operations Planning
- Search/Filter
- Shipping Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Transportation Management

## Links

- [View WISE Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/77719/wise)
- [View AscendTMS Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/122488/ascendtms-logistics-software)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/77719/122488/wise/vs/ascendtms-logistics-software)

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