Logistics · head to head
Alpega vs Easyship
Alpega
Logistics
European TMS and freight exchange group behind Teleroute and Wtransnet
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Easyship
Logistics
Multi-carrier shipping software for e-commerce and business
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Easyship has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Alpega coverage is strongly European, so a shipper with significant North American or Asian volume will need a second TMS and will lose the single-system benefit that justified the purchase.; Easyship exact paid plan prices and shipment volume caps are not clearly published on the main pricing page, requiring users to dig through support articles.
- They diverge on capability: Alpega covers Modular TMS, Easyship covers Discounted shipping rates.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Alpega and Easyship actually diverge.
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 Alpega
- Modular TMS
- Freight exchanges
- TenderEasy
- Real-time visibility
- Carrier verification
- Reusable packaging management
- Analytics and reporting
Only in Easyship
- Discounted shipping rates
- Multi-carrier rate comparison
- Shipping automation rules
- Tax and duty calculation
- Live checkout rates
- Branded tracking
- Platform integrations
- 3PL fulfillment network
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Alpega
- A European manufacturer that needs both contracted transport planning and spot capacity from the same suppliernot Easyship
- A shipper running periodic freight tenders across dozens of road hauliers and comparing rates on a common basisnot Easyship
- A logistics provider needing verified carrier credentials and credit checks before handing over a loadnot Easyship
- An operation tracking reusable pallets and crates through a European distribution networknot Easyship
Easyship
- Comparing shipping rates across multiple couriersnot Alpega
- Automating international customs and duty calculationnot Alpega
- Displaying live shipping rates at online store checkoutnot Alpega
- Batch printing shipping labels for high order volumesnot Alpega
- Outsourcing fulfillment to a global 3PL warehouse networknot Alpega
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Alpega
- Coverage is strongly European, so a shipper with significant North American or Asian volume will need a second TMS and will lose the single-system benefit that justified the purchase.
- The group was assembled from acquisitions including Teleroute, Wtransnet, TenderEasy and inet, so modules differ in interface and data model and cross-module workflows are less joined up than the group branding implies.
- The TMS and the freight exchanges are separately subscribed, so the combination that is the reason to choose Alpega costs two contracts rather than one.
- Pricing is unpublished and typically volume based on shipments or transport orders, so a business whose freight volume grows faces a cost curve it cannot model in advance.
- Freight exchange value depends entirely on carrier density on your specific lanes, and a shipper on thin or peripheral routes will find far less capacity than the headline carrier count suggests.
Easyship
- Exact paid plan prices and shipment volume caps are not clearly published on the main pricing page, requiring users to dig through support articles.
- Discounted courier rates depend on Easyship's negotiated carrier relationships, which vary by region and may not beat a merchant's own carrier account rates.
- Advanced features like tax/duty display at checkout and multi-box shipping are gated behind higher-tier paid plans.
- 24/7 phone support is only available on the Premier plan and above, leaving lower-tier users with limited support channels.
Pricing, plan by plan
Alpega
On request- Alpega TMS$undefined/year
- Modular subscription by function and geography
- Priced by shipment or transport order volume
- Implementation and carrier onboarding quoted separately
- Freight exchange subscription$undefined/year
- Teleroute, Wtransnet or 123cargo access
- Subscription by user and country scope
- Carrier verification and credit information included
Easyship
Free- FreeFree
- Discounted shipping rates
- Intelligent courier selection
- Import tax and duty calculation
- Plus$29/month
- Everything in Free
- Shipping rates at checkout
- Link your own courier account
- Premier$69/month
- Everything in Plus
- Display tax and duty at checkout
- Pre-generated return labels
- Scale$99/month
- Higher shipment volumes
- Advanced automation
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Alpega if
- You need modular tms.
- You work on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
- You also want freight exchanges.
Choose Easyship if
- You need discounted shipping rates.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web, api.
- You also want multi-carrier rate comparison.
Questions people ask
- Is Alpega or Easyship better?
- Neither clearly leads. Alpega starts at On request and Easyship at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Alpega or Easyship?
- Easyship has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Alpega and Free for Easyship.
- Does Alpega or Easyship run on more platforms?
- Alpega runs on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android. Easyship runs on web, api.
- Can I use Easyship for free?
- Yes. Easyship has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Alpega starts at On request.
- What is Alpega best used for?
- Alpega is most often used for a european manufacturer that needs both contracted transport planning and spot capacity from the same supplier, a shipper running periodic freight tenders across dozens of road hauliers and comparing rates on a common basis, a logistics provider needing verified carrier credentials and credit checks before handing over a load, an operation tracking reusable pallets and crates through a european distribution network. Of those, a european manufacturer that needs both contracted transport planning and spot capacity from the same supplier and a shipper running periodic freight tenders across dozens of road hauliers and comparing rates on a common basis are not what Easyship is typically brought in for.
- What can Alpega do that Easyship cannot?
- Alpega covers Modular TMS, Freight exchanges, TenderEasy, Real-time visibility. Easyship covers Discounted shipping rates, Multi-carrier rate comparison, Shipping automation rules, Tax and duty calculation.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Alpega: Are the freight exchanges included with the TMS?
No. Teleroute, Wtransnet and 123cargo are separately subscribed products, even though they belong to the same group.
Easyship: What does Easyship cost?
Easyship has a Free plan, plus paid Plus and Premier plans with a 14-day free trial (annual billing gives 20% off), and a custom-priced Enterprise plan for high-volume shippers.
SourceAlpega: Does Alpega work outside Europe?
Its carrier network and regulatory coverage are built around European road freight. It operates in around 80 countries but the density that makes it useful is intra-European.
Easyship: Is there a free plan?
Yes, the Free plan is free forever with no credit card required, and includes discounted shipping rates, intelligent courier selection, import tax and duty calculation, and smart box selection.
SourceAlpega: Is pricing published?
No. TMS pricing is quoted by module and usually by shipment or transport order volume. Exchange subscriptions are quoted by user and country scope.
Easyship: What extra features come with Plus and Premier?
Plus adds shipping rates at checkout, linking your own courier accounts, auto-sync orders, and live chat support. Premier adds tax and duty display at checkout, pre-generated return labels, multi-box shipping, and 24/7 phone support.
SourceAlpega: What happened to Teleroute and Wtransnet as brands?
Both continue to trade under their own names as Alpega freight exchanges, alongside 123cargo.
Easyship: What does the Enterprise plan offer?
Enterprise is custom-priced for businesses shipping 5,000+ orders a month, and includes access to a global 3PL fulfillment network and personalized onboarding.
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