Short answer: Alvys is a strong choice for mixed carrier-and-broker operations, with 120+ integrations and a 14-day free trial. Brokers look at alternatives when they want published pricing (Alvys quotes per load), a broker-only platform rather than a fleet-first one, or a shorter list of systems to manage. Here are six options.
The alternatives at a glance
Platform | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|
Polt.ai | From $1,199/month (200 loads), unlimited users | Brokers and 3PLs that want automation included and no per-user fees. |
Tai TMS | From $995/month, 2 staff logins | FTL, LTL and drayage brokerages with an established tool stack and a small team per tier. |
Descartes Aljex | From $699/month, 5 users, plus setup fee | Small, high-volume teams already on Descartes products. |
Rose Rocket | From $2,080/month, unlimited users | Mixed operations that want portals and a guided implementation. |
Turvo | Pricing on request | Larger brokerages and 3PLs that work closely with shipper and carrier partners on one system. |
AscendTMS | Free Basic plan; Premium per user | New brokerages and owner-operators at low volume. |
From public pricing pages and directory listings, November 2026.
1. Polt.ai
AI-native TMS for freight brokers and 3PLs. From $1,199/month for 200 loads, unlimited users. Loads built from tender emails and documents, automatic alerts (double broker, detention, delays), FMCSA and Highway checks on every bid, Truckstop posting, MacroPoint and MyCarrierPortal.
Best for: Brokers and 3PLs that want automation included and no per-user fees.
2. Tai TMS
Mature broker TMS with published tiers from $995/month (2 staff logins, 200 shipments) up to $7,925. Deep integrations: DAT, Truckstop, Highway, Parade, Greenscreens.ai, FreightWaves SONAR. AI Track & Trace agent in early access.
Best for: FTL, LTL and drayage brokerages with an established tool stack and a small team per tier.
3. Descartes Aljex
Long-established broker TMS: Essential $699/month for 5 users, Professional from $999 for 15, Enterprise from $2,375, unlimited shipments, one-time setup fee. MacroPoint and MyCarrierPortal native; DAT, Truckstop and 123Loadboard options; AI via partner add-ons.
Best for: Small, high-volume teams already on Descartes products.
4. Rose Rocket
Full-service platform for trucking, logistics and brokerage from $2,080/month with unlimited users, three named AI agents (TED, Rosie, Rocky) with unlimited use, customer, partner and driver portals, 90-day white-glove go-live.
Best for: Mixed operations that want portals and a guided implementation.
5. Turvo
Collaborative TMS for brokers, shippers and carriers with a shared network model and customer portals. Pricing on request.
Best for: Larger brokerages and 3PLs that work closely with shipper and carrier partners on one system.
6. AscendTMS
Budget TMS known for a free Basic plan and per-user Premium pricing (directories list $99 per user; 2026 reports list $69 to $149 plans). Dispatch, documents, check calls, EDI and accounting on paid plans.
Best for: New brokerages and owner-operators at low volume.
How to choose
If you want published pricing, Polt, Tai and Aljex all list theirs. If you are broker-only and do not run trucks, Polt and Tai are purpose-built for that. If integration breadth is why you chose Alvys, Tai is the closest match. Get an Alvys quote for your volume first, then compare the tier that covers it on each alternative.
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Based on public product and pricing pages reviewed in November 2026. Confirm current terms with each vendor.
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