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Alvys vs Detrack

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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
Detrack logo

Detrack

Logistics

Delivery management billed per driver with proof of delivery and route tracking

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Detrack has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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.; Detrack pricing is per driver, not per user account
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Alvys and Detrack actually diverge.

Attributes where Alvys and Detrack differ
AttributeAlvysDetrack
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, APIWeb

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 Alvys

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

Only in Detrack

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 Detrack
  • A growing brokerage that wants a hosted system without an on premises database server and a DBAnot Detrack
  • A trucking company that needs drivers to submit paperwork from the cab instead of at the terminal on Fridaynot Detrack
  • A fleet replacing spreadsheets for settlements and wanting per load margin without a month end exercisenot Detrack

Detrack

  • Last-mile delivery trackingnot Alvys
  • Field service dispatchnot Alvys
  • Customer delivery notificationsnot 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.

Detrack

  • Pricing is per driver, not per user account
  • No published free tier; 14-day free trial only

Pricing, plan by plan

Alvys

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

Detrack

Free
  • Pro$29/month
    • Per driver pricing
    • Proof of delivery
    • Driver tracking
  • Advanced$39/month
    • Per driver pricing
    • All Pro features
    • Route optimization

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 Detrack if

  • You want to start without paying.
Detrack review

Questions people ask

Is Alvys or Detrack better?
Neither clearly leads. Alvys starts at On request and Detrack at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Alvys or Detrack?
Detrack has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Alvys and Free for Detrack.
Does Alvys or Detrack run on more platforms?
Alvys runs on Web, iOS, Android, API. Detrack runs on Web.
Can I use Detrack for free?
Yes. Detrack has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Alvys starts at On request.
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 Detrack is typically brought in for.
What can Alvys do that Detrack 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.

Detrack: How much does Detrack cost?

Detrack charges $29/driver/month for Pro and $39/driver/month for Advanced, with 10% annual discounts and a 14-day free trial available.

Source
Alvys: Is it hosted or on premises?

Hosted only. There is no on premises deployment option.

Detrack: Does Detrack charge per office user?

No, Detrack charges only per driver. Office staff including dispatchers, admins, and managers are unlimited and free.

Source
Alvys: Does it replace my accounting system?

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

Detrack: What are Detrack's key pricing differences between Pro and Advanced?

Pro at $29/driver/month includes proof of delivery and tracking. Advanced at $39/driver/month adds route optimization, vehicle safety checks, and advanced analytics.

Source
Alvys: Is pricing published?

No. Expect a quote based on users and volume.

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