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# Compare AscendTMS vs Cargoson

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | AscendTMS | Cargoson |
| **Overall rating** | 4.9/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 362 | 51 |
| **Starting Price** | US$99,00 | €199,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Documentation, 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.

### Cargoson

For manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, eCommerce  who are using different logistics companies like DHL, DSV, Schenker, TNT, Fedex,UPS etc.&#10;No forwarding - all your own contracts with carriers.

## Key features

### AscendTMS

- API
- Activity Tracking
- Bills of Lading
- Container Shipping
- Customer Database
- Document Management
- For Freight Operations
- Freight Shipping
- Import/Export Management
- International Forwarders
- LTL/Shared Truckload
- Monitoring
- Ocean Shipping
- Sales & Operations Planning
- Scheduling
- Search/Filter
- Shipment Price Calculation
- Shipment Tracking
- Shipping Management
- Supply Chain Management

### Cargoson

- API
- Activity Tracking
- Bills of Lading
- Container Shipping
- Customer Database
- Document Management
- For Freight Operations
- Freight Shipping
- Import/Export Management
- International Forwarders
- LTL/Shared Truckload
- Monitoring
- Ocean Shipping
- Sales & Operations Planning
- Scheduling
- Search/Filter
- Shipment Price Calculation
- Shipment Tracking
- Shipping Management
- Supply Chain Management

## Links

- [View AscendTMS Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/122488/ascendtms-logistics-software)
- [View Cargoson Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1012042/cargoson)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/122488/1012042/ascendtms-logistics-software/vs/cargoson)

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