AscendTMS
7.6#1 in transport management softwareFrom $69 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitAscendTMS vs FreshBooks
FreshBooks
8.0#1 in trucking accountingFrom $4.60 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | AscendTMS | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Premium accounting includes receivables, payables, advances, statements and Excel financial exports. | Plus, Premium and Select include double-entry accounting, chart of accounts and financial reports such as profit and loss and balance sheet. |
| API | GetApp states that AscendTMS includes an API for connecting third-party solutions. | The public API exposes FreshBooks data as JSON for web and desktop integrations and uses OAuth2 access tokens. |
| Headquarters | The maker lists its address as 1463 Oakfield Drive, Suite 116, Brandon, Florida 33511. | Toronto, Canada |
| Integrations | The maker lists integrations spanning load boards, factoring, finance, GPS/ELD, carrier onboarding, insurance, licensing, communications and payments. | FreshBooks App Store lists more than 100 partner integrations covering payments, payroll, scheduling, projects and other workflows. |
| Licence | The terms prohibit sublicensing, resale, modification, derivative works, mirroring and reverse engineering, indicating proprietary software. | The service is proprietary: its terms grant limited access and prohibit modifying, redistributing or creating derivatives of FreshBooks content. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.4 out of 5 from 9 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 981 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.9 out of 5 from 367 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 4,529 reviews |
| Self-hosting | The product is presented as hosted cloud software and the reviewed pages provide no self-hosted installation option. | FreshBooks is delivered as a hosted cloud service and its official materials provide no self-hosted deployment option. |
AscendTMS plans
- Basic$69 a month
- Premium$119 a month
- PRO$149 a month
FreshBooks plans
- Lite$4.60 a month
- Plus$8.60 a month
- Premium$14 a month
- SelectPriced on request
Pick AscendTMS if…
AscendTMS suits freight brokers, carriers, fleets, 3PLs, and shippers managing loads and related financial workflows. The plan tiers let teams select additional accounting or PRO features as needed.
Pick FreshBooks if…
FreshBooks suits independent professionals and small businesses that need invoicing, time tracking, and expense organization. It may also fit teams that organize client work into projects and want project profitability views.