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Verified at a glance
| Best fit | small carriers, freight brokers and dispatchers seeking a low-cost, quick-start TMS with free setup and support |
|---|---|
| Pricing | From $69/user/month (Basic); Premium $119 and Pro $149 per user/month |
| Last checked | July 11, 2026 |
User ratings by platform
Published capabilities
- Load management and dispatch with truck/load matching
- Load posting to 53 load boards (Premium and above)
- Built-in accounting with one-click QuickBooks sync
- Driver track-and-trace plus free Easy Sign digital signatures
Pricing note
The official pricing page publishes all three per-user tiers ($69/$119/$149) with no contracts or setup fees and a 30-day free trial on Premium and Pro. Despite the "free TMS" branding, no free plan is currently listed.
Primary sources
- Official AscendTMS product or pricing page →
- Every review platform listed in the ratings table above links to its live source.
What to verify during a demo
Ask the vendor to process one representative load from order entry through dispatch, document collection, settlement and invoicing. Confirm onboarding costs, contract length, integrations, data export and every fee in writing.
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