AscendTMS vs MendriX

AscendTMS is transportation management software for freight brokers, carriers, fleets, third-party logistics providers and shippers. Its road-freight tools cover load management, financials and profit monitoring, route review, load documentation, and branch and department management. Load searching, posting and truck matching are included; access to DAT or Truckstop.com services requires a separate subscription. Users can post loads to as many as 53 load boards, though subscriptions may be required. AscendTracker can request a driver's GPS location and status by text message, without a driver app. Carrier checks include verification, qualification and fraud detection using an MC or DOT number. Basic costs $69 a month per user, Premium $119 a month per user, and PRO $149 a month per user. Premium adds accounting functions, while PRO includes shipper profiles and leads, e-signatures, KPI reporting, outbound EDI and order management. The software runs on Android, iOS and the web, and offers a 30-day trial. Subscriptions are monthly, with no setup fees or contract periods and cancellation at any time.

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.