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Alvys vs Cargoson

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Alvys

Logistics

Cloud transportation management system built for carriers and brokers that run both sides of the business

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Cargoson logo

Cargoson

Logistics

Transport management system for manufacturers shipping across road, air, sea and rail

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Alvys the company was founded in 2020, so the integration catalogue is short compared with systems that have spent thirty years accumulating EDI trading partner maps, and a customer with an unusual shipper connection may be funding that build.; Cargoson monthly billing costs 25% more than annual billing
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Alvys and Cargoson actually diverge.

Attributes where Alvys and Cargoson differ
AttributeAlvysCargoson
Starting priceOn request$199/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, APIWeb

Identical on both: 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 Alvys

  • Unified asset and brokerage loads
  • Dispatch board
  • Driver mobile app
  • Carrier onboarding
  • Settlements and invoicing
  • Load and lane reporting

Only in Cargoson

Nothing recorded that Alvys does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Alvys

  • A carrier with its own trucks that also brokers overflow freight and is tired of reconciling two systemsnot Cargoson
  • A growing brokerage that wants a hosted system without an on premises database server and a DBAnot Cargoson
  • A trucking company that needs drivers to submit paperwork from the cab instead of at the terminal on Fridaynot Cargoson
  • A fleet replacing spreadsheets for settlements and wanting per load margin without a month end exercisenot Cargoson

Cargoson

  • freight and shipment managementnot Alvys
  • logistics optimizationnot Alvys
  • carbon emissions reportingnot Alvys

Where each one falls short

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

Alvys

  • The company was founded in 2020, so the integration catalogue is short compared with systems that have spent thirty years accumulating EDI trading partner maps, and a customer with an unusual shipper connection may be funding that build.
  • There is effectively no independent consultant market, so implementation, data migration and configuration expertise all come from the vendor, which is a single point of dependency during a cutover.
  • Accounting depth is limited and most customers still run a general ledger in QuickBooks or similar, so the TMS is a subledger rather than the finance system.
  • Complex driver pay schemes, cross border currency handling and heavy accessorial structures in drayage are areas where the older systems are more complete and where workarounds are still common.
  • Pricing is not published, so a buyer cannot size the cost before entering a sales process, and per user pricing on a dispatch team with part time night staff can be an unpleasant surprise.

Cargoson

  • monthly billing costs 25% more than annual billing
  • one-time setup fee applies to all tiers
  • per-user limits prevent flexible team scaling

Pricing, plan by plan

Alvys

On request
  • Alvys TMS$undefined/year
    • Dispatch, brokerage and settlements
    • Driver mobile application
    • Integrations and reporting

Cargoson

$199/month
  • Basic$199/month
    • 2 users
    • 100 shipments/month
  • Standard$399/month
    • 5 users
    • 1,000 shipments/month
  • Advanced$599/month
    • 10 users
    • 3,000 shipments/month
  • Enterprise$1000/month
    • unlimited users
    • custom shipment volume

Which should you pick?

Choose Alvys if

  • You need unified asset and brokerage loads.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
  • You also want dispatch board.
Alvys review

Choose Cargoson if

Nothing in the data separates Cargoson from Alvys on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Cargoson review

Questions people ask

Is Alvys or Cargoson better?
Neither clearly leads. Alvys starts at On request and Cargoson at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Alvys or Cargoson?
Alvys starts at On request and Cargoson at $199/month.
Does Alvys or Cargoson run on more platforms?
Alvys runs on Web, iOS, Android, API. Cargoson runs on Web.
What is Alvys best used for?
Alvys is most often used for a carrier with its own trucks that also brokers overflow freight and is tired of reconciling two systems, a growing brokerage that wants a hosted system without an on premises database server and a dba, a trucking company that needs drivers to submit paperwork from the cab instead of at the terminal on friday, a fleet replacing spreadsheets for settlements and wanting per load margin without a month end exercise. Of those, a carrier with its own trucks that also brokers overflow freight and is tired of reconciling two systems and a growing brokerage that wants a hosted system without an on premises database server and a dba are not what Cargoson is typically brought in for.
What can Alvys do that Cargoson cannot?
Alvys covers Unified asset and brokerage loads, Dispatch board, Driver mobile app, Carrier onboarding.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Alvys: Does it work for a company that only brokers?

Yes, and also for one that only hauls. The point is that it does not force a choice.

Cargoson: How much does Cargoson cost?

Cargoson plans start at USD 199/month for Basic (annual billing) or USD 249/month on monthly billing, scaling to USD 1,000+/month for Enterprise with unlimited users.

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Alvys: Is it hosted or on premises?

Hosted only. There is no on premises deployment option.

Cargoson: Are there per-shipment fees on Cargoson?

No, Cargoson charges flat monthly subscription only; there are no per-shipment fees, providing transparent pricing regardless of volume.

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Alvys: Does it replace my accounting system?

No. It handles settlements and invoicing and pushes to an accounting package.

Cargoson: Does Cargoson offer discounts for annual billing?

Yes, annual billing plans cost approximately 20-25% less than equivalent monthly plans; prorated billing applies when upgrading.

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Alvys: Is pricing published?

No. Expect a quote based on users and volume.

Cargoson: How many users are included in each Cargoson plan?

Basic includes 2 users, Standard includes 5 users, Advanced includes 10 users, and Enterprise includes unlimited users.

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