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# Compare PCS TMS vs SmartDrive

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | PCS TMS | SmartDrive |
| **Overall rating** | 4.2/5 | 4.0/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 234 | 3 |
| **Starting Price** | - | - |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### PCS TMS

Designed for shippers, carriers, asset-based brokerages, full truckload, intermodal, LTL, private fleet and commercial carriers, and asset-based brokerage firms.

### SmartDrive

We serve commercial trucking, construction and ready-mix fleets, government, oil and gas, private fleets and distribution, transit bus and rail, utilities and service vehicles, waste and recycling.

## Key features

### PCS TMS

- Accounting
- Driver Management
- Fleet Management
- Fuel Management
- GPS
- Mileage Tracking
- Mobile Alerts
- Monitoring
- Performance Management
- Predictive Analytics
- Real-Time Data
- Route History
- Route Optimisation
- Routing
- Scheduling
- Status Tracking
- Trip Logs
- VIN Lookup
- Vehicle Management

### SmartDrive

- Driver Management
- Fuel Management
- GPS
- Mileage Tracking
- Predictive Analytics
- Route History
- Routing
- Safety Management
- Trip Logs
- VIN Lookup

## Links

- [View PCS TMS Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/29249/express)
- [View SmartDrive Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/127375/smartdrive-operations)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/29249/127375/express/vs/smartdrive-operations)

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