How Does BrokerPro Compare to Ascend TMS?

BrokerPro and Ascend TMS are two of the top transportation management systems for freight brokers. How do they compare to each other?

Customization

Are customer suggestions incorporated into the TMS?

  • BrokerPro
  • Hundreds of ways to customize your load list and dashboard to get you the information you need when you need it most.
  • Ascend TMS
  • Limited customization options means you're stuck with how they want you to operate. What you see is what you get - and it's not great.

Automation

Does the TMS automate routine tasks and make your team more efficient?"

  • BrokerPro
  • From load posting to check calls, BrokerPro automates repetitive tasks so customers can focus on value-added activities.
  • Ascend TMS
  • Basic features and user interface leave you managing tedious tasks, reducing your efficiency.

Reporting

Will I have access to data to be able to analyze my business's operations and profitability?

  • BrokerPro
  • Extensive and customizable reporting capabilities.
  • Ascend TMS
  • Insufficient reporting means you're left flying in the dark.

Pricing

How expensive is the TMS, and is the pricing able to scale to meet my business?

  • BrokerPro
  • Straightforward with no hidden fees. You instantly have access to all of our features.
  • Ascend TMS
  • 'Free'... but not really. Access to features is behind hidden subscriptions and paywalls.

Scalability

Can the TMS grow with my freight brokerage?

  • BrokerPro
  • BrokerPro helps you scale your business. Our customers grew their load volume by 34% in the last year.
  • Ascend TMS
  • For brokerages trying to grow their business, they often feel like Ascend is holding them back.

Integrations

Does the TMS work with the applications I already use?

  • BrokerPro
  • Integrations with industry leading technologies puts our customers at the forefront of logistics.
  • Ascend TMS
  • Limited and counterintuitive integrations. Either Ascend doesn't have them, or the integration doesn't work.

It's time to upgrade your TMS.

BrokerPro provides more tangible benefits while delivering immediate time to value. It's time to make the switch.

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“As a 3PL, we have to provide exceptional service and communication to our customers and carriers. BrokerPro allows us to do just that by adding a solid back-office transportation management system. From precise tracking, detailed rate confirmations, load building all the way to invoicing!”

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Ricky Heath
President of Red Lightning Logistics