Alvys vs MendriX

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.

MendriX is a cloud-based transport management system for European road hauliers, including 1PL, 2PL, and 3PL operators. Its planning tools cover routes and trips, showing how changes affect distance, driving time, costs, and CO2 emissions. The MendriX Mobile app provides trip and task overviews, barcode scanning, configurable workflows, and real-time trip updates to the TMS. A Cross Dock app supports progress scans, entry and departure registration, cross-dock movements, and damage assessment. Customers can use the portal to place orders around the clock, track shipments live, and access documents. Standard connections to DHL, UPS, GLS, and DPD support automated shipment assignment and tracking updates. Other listed integrations include onboard systems from Trimble, Transics, FleetGO, Webfleet, and Volvo Dynafleet, PTV route planning, accounting packages, and PayHours; functionality may vary by onboard computer connection. MendriX operates the SaaS platform, including availability, data security, and updates. A 30-day demo is available after submitting a form. The maker sets monthly usage costs with each customer based on required modules; the Economy plan is listed at $129 a month.