3Gtms vs Alpega TMS
transportation management (TMS) head-to-head for ERP teams: evidenced capabilities, published pricing, and which ERPs each actually integrates with.
| Starting price | Subscription (quote-based) | Quote-based (subscription / per-feature) |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Company size | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Stated ERP integrations | None listed | SAP |
| Vendor | 3Gtms | Alpega |
Our take
Where 3Gtms leads
- Stronger evidenced coverage on 17 of the 22 capabilities where they differ (led by multi-carrier / multimodal rate shopping and constraint-based planning engine).
Where Alpega TMS leads
- Stronger evidenced coverage on 5 of the 22 capabilities where they differ (led by proof-of-delivery capture and automated shipment booking across modes).
- Stated SAP integration the alternative doesn't list.
Where they differ
The 22 capabilities (of 54 in the transportation management (TMS) taxonomy) where the evidence separates them, biggest gaps first. “Not evidenced” means our research found no public documentation of this capability — the vendor may still offer it. Confirm on a demo.
| Capability | ||
|---|---|---|
| Multi-carrier / multimodal rate shoppingRating & Freight Procurement | Core strength Multimodal rate comparison across TL, LTL, parcel, and drayage | Not evidenced |
| Constraint-based planning enginePlanning & Load Optimization | Core strength Respects capacity and service rules | Not evidenced |
| Proof-of-delivery captureShipment Execution & Fulfillment | Not evidenced | Core strength Proof of delivery capture |
| Predictive / dynamic ETAsVisibility & Tracking | Core strength Intelligent ETAs | Not evidenced |
| Spot market rate accessRating & Freight Procurement | Supported Real-time market pricing and rate index guidance | Not evidenced |
| AI/ML-driven continuous re-planningPlanning & Load Optimization | Supported Machine-learning-driven task automation | Not evidenced |
| Carrier onboarding workflowsCarrier Management | Supported Structured onboarding workflows | Not evidenced |
| Carrier compliance & insurance verificationCarrier Management | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Carrier performance scorecardsCarrier Management | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Pre-vetted carrier network accessCarrier Management | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Automated shipment booking across modesShipment Execution & Fulfillment | Not evidenced | Supported Transport order management |
| Self-service carrier appointment bookingDock & Yard Operations | Not evidenced | Supported Smart booking reduces carrier wait times |
| Carrier payment processingFreight Audit, Settlement & Payment | Supported Faster carrier payment cycles | Not evidenced |
| Carrier performance analyticsAnalytics & Reporting | Supported | Not evidenced |
| EDI connectivityPlatform & Integrations | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Open REST API & webhooksPlatform & Integrations | Supported Integration Hub for connecting external systems | Not evidenced |
| WMS integrationPlatform & Integrations | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Freight bid / RFP and tender managementRating & Freight Procurement | Supported | Core strength TenderEasy tender and RFQ management |
| Multimodal route & mode optimizationPlanning & Load Optimization | Core strength | Supported Sourcing across air, land and sea freight |
| Automated tendering & acceptanceCarrier Management | Core strength | Supported Carrier assignment and tendering |
| Exception-based alerts & notificationsVisibility & Tracking | Core strength | Supported Customizable operational alerts and notifications |
| ERP integration & connectivityPlatform & Integrations | Supported Via Integration Hub and logistics marketplace partners | Core strength SAP Fusion integration under SAP PartnerEdge program |
Both grade identically on the other 32 capabilities — see each product's full profile: 3Gtms, Alpega TMS.
3Gtms vs Alpega TMS — FAQs
Is 3Gtms or Alpega TMS better for ERP integration?
They state different ERP coverage: 3Gtms lists no ERP integrations publicly; Alpega TMS lists SAP.
Which is cheaper, 3Gtms or Alpega TMS?
Neither publishes a list price — both quote. Ask each for the all-in first-year cost at your seat count, as one number, and compare those.
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