3Gtms vs project44
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) | Custom / quote-based (contact sales) |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Company size | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Stated ERP integrations | None listed | SAP, Oracle Fusion Cloud, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 |
| Vendor | 3Gtms | project44 |
Our take
Where 3Gtms leads
- Stronger evidenced coverage on 14 of the 21 capabilities where they differ (led by constraint-based planning engine and automated tendering & acceptance).
Where project44 leads
- Stronger evidenced coverage on 7 of the 21 capabilities where they differ (led by branded customer tracking pages and yard management & gate control).
- Stated SAP, Oracle Fusion Cloud, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 integration the alternative doesn't list.
Where they differ
The 21 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Constraint-based planning enginePlanning & Load Optimization | Core strength Respects capacity and service rules | Not evidenced |
| Automated tendering & acceptanceCarrier Management | Core strength | Not evidenced |
| Branded customer tracking pagesVisibility & Tracking | Not evidenced | Core strength Customer-facing tracking and communication |
| Yard management & gate controlDock & Yard Operations | Not evidenced | Core strength Real-time trailer, asset, and dock visibility (YMS) |
| Self-service carrier appointment bookingDock & Yard Operations | Not evidenced | Core strength Self-service kiosk and QR-code driver check-in |
| Operational KPI dashboardsAnalytics & Reporting | Core strength Real-time dashboards for cost, service, performance | Not evidenced |
| Carrier contract & negotiated rate managementRating & Freight Procurement | Supported Rating accounts for tariffs, density, pallets, flat rates | Not evidenced |
| Spot market rate accessRating & Freight Procurement | Supported Real-time market pricing and rate index guidance | 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 |
| Ocean, rail & air shipment visibilityVisibility & Tracking | Partial Covers TL/LTL/parcel/drayage; ocean/rail/air not documented | Core strength |
| Carrier payment processingFreight Audit, Settlement & Payment | Supported Faster carrier payment cycles | Not evidenced |
| Carbon emissions tracking & reportingCompliance & Protection | Not evidenced | Supported Emissions and sustainability measurement |
| Carrier performance analyticsAnalytics & Reporting | Supported | Not evidenced |
| WMS integrationPlatform & Integrations | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Multi-carrier / multimodal rate shoppingRating & Freight Procurement | Core strength Multimodal rate comparison across TL, LTL, parcel, and drayage | Supported Rating and booking across FTL, LTL, ocean, and air |
| Load consolidation & order buildingPlanning & Load Optimization | Core strength | Supported Load building, multi-stop routing, order consolidation |
| Multimodal route & mode optimizationPlanning & Load Optimization | Core strength | Supported Mode-and-lane optimization for asset utilization |
| Customs documentation & declarationsCompliance & Protection | Not evidenced | Partial Document Management Agent AI-parses BOLs/packing lists; not full customs filing |
| ERP integration & connectivityPlatform & Integrations | Supported Via Integration Hub and logistics marketplace partners | Core strength SAP Endorsed App; connectors for Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics |
Both grade identically on the other 33 capabilities — see each product's full profile: 3Gtms, project44.
3Gtms vs project44 — FAQs
Is 3Gtms or project44 better for ERP integration?
They state different ERP coverage: 3Gtms lists no ERP integrations publicly; project44 lists SAP, Oracle Fusion Cloud, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Which is cheaper, 3Gtms or project44?
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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