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AfterShip vs Trimble TMW.Suite

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AfterShip

Logistics

Shipment tracking and logistics platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Trimble TMW.Suite

Logistics

Enterprise transportation management system for asset-based carriers, still sold under the TMW name

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only AfterShip has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: AfterShip paid tracking tiers as captured 16 November 2024 were priced at $9, $99, and $199 per month with per-extra-shipment overage fees of $0.08 (lower tiers) or $0.12 (Premium plan); Trimble TMW.Suite trimble has introduced a next-generation TMS platform alongside TMW.Suite, so buyers should get the investment horizon and any future migration path for TMW.Suite committed in writing before signing a multi-year agreement.
  • They diverge on capability: AfterShip covers Shipment tracking, Trimble TMW.Suite covers Driver and owner-operator settlement.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AfterShip and Trimble TMW.Suite actually diverge.

Attributes where AfterShip and Trimble TMW.Suite differ
AttributeAfterShipTrimble TMW.Suite
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWindows, Web, Cloud, iOS, Android
Founded2011Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Logistics).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in AfterShip

  • Shipment tracking
  • Multi-carrier
  • Returns management
  • Analytics
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Email
  • Encryption

Only in Trimble TMW.Suite

  • Driver and owner-operator settlement
  • Dispatch and load planning
  • Fuel Dispatch
  • Cloud SaaS deployment
  • EDI and integration
  • Trimble ecosystem

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AfterShip

  • Shippingnot Trimble TMW.Suite
  • Returns trackingnot Trimble TMW.Suite

Trimble TMW.Suite

  • An asset-based truckload carrier whose owner-operator pay structures defeat simpler TMS productsnot AfterShip
  • A petroleum distributor needing bulk fuel dispatch tied to tank levels rather than generic load planningnot AfterShip
  • A carrier already running Trimble telematics and maintenance that wants dispatch and settlement in the same vendor relationshipnot AfterShip
  • A growing fleet outgrowing a lightweight TMS and needing configurable order-to-cash depth rather than a faster interfacenot AfterShip

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

AfterShip

  • Paid tracking tiers as captured 16 November 2024 were priced at $9, $99, and $199 per month with per-extra-shipment overage fees of $0.08 (lower tiers) or $0.12 (Premium plan)

Trimble TMW.Suite

  • Trimble has introduced a next-generation TMS platform alongside TMW.Suite, so buyers should get the investment horizon and any future migration path for TMW.Suite committed in writing before signing a multi-year agreement.
  • Implementation runs to months and depends on configuration expertise, so the professional services cost is a large multiple of the first-year subscription and the internal effort is larger still.
  • Pricing is by user and module with nothing published, so a carrier cannot benchmark a quote against alternatives without running a full procurement.
  • The product carries decades of accumulated capability and its interface and workflow reflect that, which lengthens training and makes dispatcher turnover more expensive than it would be on a modern lightweight TMS.
  • It is built for asset-based North American carriers; brokerages, shippers and non-North American operations will find substantial parts of the settlement and regulatory functionality irrelevant while still paying for the platform.

Pricing, plan by plan

AfterShip

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic tracking
    • Limited shipments
  • Professional$99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited shipments

Trimble TMW.Suite

On request
  • TMW.Suite$undefined/year
    • Priced by user count and module selection
    • Cloud SaaS or on-premise deployment
    • Implementation, data migration and configuration quoted as services

Which should you pick?

Choose AfterShip if

  • You need shipment tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want multi-carrier.
AfterShip review

Choose Trimble TMW.Suite if

  • You need driver and owner-operator settlement.
  • You work on Windows, Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
  • You also want dispatch and load planning.
Trimble TMW.Suite review

Questions people ask

Is AfterShip or Trimble TMW.Suite better?
Neither clearly leads. AfterShip starts at Free and Trimble TMW.Suite at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AfterShip or Trimble TMW.Suite?
AfterShip has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AfterShip and On request for Trimble TMW.Suite.
Does AfterShip or Trimble TMW.Suite run on more platforms?
AfterShip runs on Web, Mobile. Trimble TMW.Suite runs on Windows, Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
Can I use AfterShip for free?
Yes. AfterShip has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Trimble TMW.Suite starts at On request.
What is AfterShip best used for?
AfterShip is most often used for shipping, returns tracking. Of those, shipping and returns tracking are not what Trimble TMW.Suite is typically brought in for.
What can AfterShip do that Trimble TMW.Suite cannot?
AfterShip covers Shipment tracking, Multi-carrier, Returns management, Analytics. Trimble TMW.Suite covers Driver and owner-operator settlement, Dispatch and load planning, Fuel Dispatch, Cloud SaaS deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Trimble TMW.Suite: Does TMW Systems still exist?

Not as a company. It was acquired by Trimble in 2012 and is now Trimble Transportation. TMW.Suite is still sold and developed as a product name.

Trimble TMW.Suite: Is TMW.Suite available in the cloud?

Yes. Trimble offers a cloud SaaS deployment alongside the traditional on-premise installation.

Trimble TMW.Suite: Is TMW.Suite being replaced?

Trimble has launched a next-generation TMS platform. TMW.Suite continues to be sold and roadmapped, but get the long-term commitment in writing.

Trimble TMW.Suite: Who is it for?

Asset-based carriers, especially truckload, bulk and petroleum distribution. Brokerages and shippers are a poor fit.

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