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description: Side-by-side comparison of AscendTMS vs Shiptheory. Learn more about each of the product's price, features, and see the most comprehensive reviews for UK business users.
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# Compare AscendTMS vs Shiptheory

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | AscendTMS | Shiptheory |
| **Overall rating** | 4.9/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 362 | 59 |
| **Starting Price** | US$99.00 | £35.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## 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.

### Shiptheory

Large omnichannel retailers, small and medium retailers.

## Key features

### AscendTMS

- API
- Accounting
- Air Shipping
- Container Shipping
- Fleet Management
- Freight Shipping
- Ground Shipping
- Import/Export Management
- LTL/Shared Truckload
- Monitoring
- Ocean Shipping
- Order Management
- Parcel Shipping
- Route Optimisation
- Safety Management
- Sales & Operations Planning
- Scheduling
- Shipment Tracking
- Shipping Management
- Vehicle Management

### Shiptheory

- API
- Air Shipping
- Container Shipping
- Freight Shipping
- Ground Shipping
- Import/Export Management
- Ocean Shipping
- Order Management
- Parcel Shipping
- Shipment Tracking
- Shipping Management

## Links

- [View AscendTMS Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/122488/ascendtms-logistics-software)
- [View Shiptheory Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/147813/shiptheory)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/122488/147813/ascendtms-logistics-software/vs/shiptheory)

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