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Alpega vs Softeon

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Alpega

Logistics

European TMS and freight exchange group behind Teleroute and Wtransnet

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Softeon logo

Softeon

Logistics

Warehouse management and execution for complex distribution networks

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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.; Softeon lower brand recognition than Manhattan, Blue Yonder or SAP, which is a genuine obstacle in enterprise procurement regardless of capability
  • They diverge on capability: Alpega covers Modular TMS, Softeon covers Warehouse management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Alpega and Softeon actually diverge.

Attributes where Alpega and Softeon differ
AttributeAlpegaSofteon
PlatformsWeb, Cloud, iOS, AndroidWeb, On-premise, Cloud

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), 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 Softeon

  • Warehouse management
  • Warehouse execution
  • Distributed order management
  • Configuration over customisation
  • Automation integration
  • Regulated distribution

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 Softeon
  • A shipper running periodic freight tenders across dozens of road hauliers and comparing rates on a common basisnot Softeon
  • A logistics provider needing verified carrier credentials and credit checks before handing over a loadnot Softeon
  • An operation tracking reusable pallets and crates through a European distribution networknot Softeon

Softeon

  • Distribution networks where a failed WMS go-live has physical consequencesnot Alpega
  • Regulated food and pharmaceutical distribution needing lot and expiry controlnot Alpega
  • Operations integrating warehouse automation with execution softwarenot Alpega
  • Companies replacing a heavily customised legacy WMS they can no longer upgradenot 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.

Softeon

  • Lower brand recognition than Manhattan, Blue Yonder or SAP, which is a genuine obstacle in enterprise procurement regardless of capability
  • Pricing and implementation cost are entirely quote-based with no public reference points
  • The buyer profile is narrow: it is aimed at complex distribution, and simpler operations will pay for depth they never use
  • Smaller partner ecosystem than the market leaders, so implementation resources are more concentrated
  • Public documentation is thin compared with vendors that publish extensively, making pre-sales research harder

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

Softeon

On request
  • Softeon WMS$undefined/year
    • Warehouse management
    • Warehouse execution
    • Distributed order management

Which should you pick?

Choose Alpega if

  • You need modular tms.
  • You work on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
  • You also want freight exchanges.
Alpega review

Choose Softeon if

  • You need warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, On-premise, Cloud.
  • You also want warehouse execution.
Softeon review

Questions people ask

Is Alpega or Softeon better?
Neither clearly leads. Alpega starts at On request and Softeon at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Alpega or Softeon?
Alpega starts at On request and Softeon at On request.
Does Alpega or Softeon run on more platforms?
Alpega runs on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android. Softeon runs on Web, On-premise, Cloud.
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 Softeon is typically brought in for.
What can Alpega do that Softeon cannot?
Alpega covers Modular TMS, Freight exchanges, TenderEasy, Real-time visibility. Softeon covers Warehouse management, Warehouse execution, Distributed order management, Configuration over customisation.

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.

Softeon: What makes Softeon different from other WMS vendors?

Its claim is delivery reliability rather than feature superiority, backed by a published record of implementations going live on time. In a market where WMS overruns are normal, that is the pitch.

Alpega: 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.

Softeon: Configuration or customisation?

Configuration-driven by design. That is worth verifying in detail, because customised warehouse systems are the ones that become impossible to upgrade or replace later.

Alpega: 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.

Softeon: What does it cost?

Not published. Enterprise annual licensing plus implementation, quoted on scope.

Alpega: What happened to Teleroute and Wtransnet as brands?

Both continue to trade under their own names as Alpega freight exchanges, alongside 123cargo.

Softeon: Does it handle warehouse automation?

Yes, warehouse execution and automation integration are core rather than bolted on, which is the main reason it appears on shortlists with automation vendors.

Softeon: Is it right for a single small warehouse?

No. The capability is aimed at complex, high-volume distribution, and a single simple site will not repay the implementation.

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