Alvys vs CargoTMS

Alvys is a cloud-based transportation management system for carriers, brokers, hybrid operators, enterprises, and private fleets. Dispatch tools include automatic load creation, a customizable planner, driver recommendations, rate insights, and driver chat. For real-time load and asset tracking, the system combines location data from driver apps, ELDs, telematics, and dispatch updates. The driver app supports load updates, pickup and delivery check-ins, document uploads, pay-stub visibility, and eChecks; it also scans and enhances multi-page documents. Smart Text AI connects relevant messages to load history. Accounting features include invoicing, billing, IFTA reporting, and settlements for drivers, agents, and carriers. Alvys advertises 120+ integrations, naming Samsara, RMIS, DAT, Motive, RTS, Geotab, and QuickBooks, as well as an in-house EDI solution and self-serve API supporting 20+ programming languages. The Alvys TMS plan starts at $514 a month, with usage-based pricing tied to monthly loads; it includes unlimited users and business divisions. The company says a dedicated team supports implementation, training, and data migration, with setup typically taking days. It says there are no long-term contracts or onboarding fees, and no added fees for integrations and additional features.

CargoTMS is a cloud platform for transport companies that brings orders, fleet, drivers, invoices, and client and carrier portals into one system. Its real-time dashboard shows order status, fleet position, missing documents, and alerts. Fleet tools track vehicles, drivers, document expiries, and maintenance, and support multi-stop load planning. The platform automates client and carrier notifications, sends CMR documents when work is complete, and generates reports. Drivers can use a smartphone portal to access orders, update trip status, upload documents, and record fuel stops. Invoicing integrations include Romanian e-Factura ANAF, Oblio, and SmartBill. All plans include automatic daily backups, 99.9% platform availability with an SLA, and dedicated support. A 60-day trial includes all features and requires no credit card. The pricing note says From €39/mo; the listed annual plans are billed annually at 290 EUR, 590 EUR, and 990 EUR. Billing is manually managed, with payment by bank transfer or card and no automatic charges. Tachograph data integration is described as a roadmap direction, not an available feature.