3Gtms vs SAP Transportation Management
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 (enterprise license) |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, On-premise |
| Company size | Mid-market, Enterprise | Enterprise, Mid-market |
| Stated ERP integrations | None listed | SAP |
| Vendor | 3Gtms | SAP |
Our take
Where 3Gtms leads
- Stronger evidenced coverage on 18 of the 25 capabilities where they differ (led by multi-carrier / multimodal rate shopping and predictive / dynamic etas).
Where SAP Transportation Management leads
- Stronger evidenced coverage on 7 of the 25 capabilities where they differ (led by 3d / container load building and automated erp gl / ap posting).
- Stated SAP integration the alternative doesn't list.
Where they differ
The 25 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 |
| 3D / container load buildingPlanning & Load Optimization | Not evidenced | Core strength Map-based and 3D load planning support |
| Predictive / dynamic ETAsVisibility & Tracking | Core strength Intelligent ETAs | Not evidenced |
| Exception-based alerts & notificationsVisibility & Tracking | Core strength | Not evidenced |
| Dock appointment schedulingDock & Yard Operations | Core strength Dock Door Scheduler | Not evidenced |
| Automated ERP GL / AP postingFreight Audit, Settlement & Payment | Not evidenced | Core strength Forwarding/freight settlement documents post to ERP billing, accruals, POs |
| Dangerous goods / hazmat complianceCompliance & Protection | Not evidenced | Core strength ADR/RID/IMDG checks, mixed-loading checks, and print forms |
| Rate benchmarking & market indexRating & Freight Procurement | Supported | 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 Auto-creation of transport requirements from sales/purchase orders |
| Control-tower / aggregated visibility dashboardVisibility & Tracking | Supported End-to-end shipment visibility across modes | Not evidenced |
| Carrier payment processingFreight Audit, Settlement & Payment | Supported Faster carrier payment cycles | Not evidenced |
| Customs documentation & declarationsCompliance & Protection | Not evidenced | Supported Customs and trade integration for cross-border shipments |
| Carbon emissions tracking & reportingCompliance & Protection | Not evidenced | Supported GHG emissions per vehicle factored into planning and KPIs |
| Freight spend analyticsAnalytics & Reporting | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Carrier performance analyticsAnalytics & Reporting | Supported | Not evidenced |
| Open REST API & webhooksPlatform & Integrations | Supported Integration Hub for connecting external systems | Not evidenced |
| Multimodal route & mode optimizationPlanning & Load Optimization | Core strength | Supported Ocean booking and multi-mode transportation cockpit |
| Real-time multimodal shipment trackingVisibility & Tracking | Core strength Real-time tracking with proactive alerts | Supported Event-based status management and track-and-trace |
| Invoice dispute & claims managementFreight Audit, Settlement & Payment | Supported Invoice reconciliation and dispute reduction | Partial Recall of invoices and exclusion of individual charge items |
| ERP integration & connectivityPlatform & Integrations | Supported Via Integration Hub and logistics marketplace partners | Core strength Embedded within S/4HANA; side-by-side connects to SAP ECC |
Both grade identically on the other 29 capabilities — see each product's full profile: 3Gtms, SAP Transportation Management.
3Gtms vs SAP Transportation Management — FAQs
Is 3Gtms or SAP Transportation Management better for ERP integration?
They state different ERP coverage: 3Gtms lists no ERP integrations publicly; SAP Transportation Management lists SAP.
Which is cheaper, 3Gtms or SAP Transportation Management?
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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