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Freightview vs Manhattan Associates

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Freightview

Logistics

Freight shipping management to compare and book LTL and truckload rates

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Manhattan Associates logo

Manhattan Associates

Logistics

Tier-one warehouse, order and transportation management, now cloud subscription only

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Freightview has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Freightview higher-volume pricing tiers (51+ shipments) require contacting sales for custom quotes; Manhattan Associates manhattan Active is cloud subscription only with no perpetual licence and no on-premises deployment, so organisations with a capital purchasing model or air-gapped requirements are excluded outright.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Freightview and Manhattan Associates actually diverge.

Attributes where Freightview and Manhattan Associates differ
AttributeFreightviewManhattan Associates
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Cloud, iOS, Android

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 Freightview

Nothing recorded that Manhattan Associates does not also cover.

Only in Manhattan Associates

  • Warehouse management
  • Order management
  • Transportation management
  • Labour management
  • Yard management
  • Versionless updates
  • Store and point of sale

What people use each for

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

Freightview

  • Managing LTL shipments with dynamic pricing optionsnot Manhattan Associates
  • Integrating parcel tracking into existing logistics systemsnot Manhattan Associates
  • Comparing freight quotes across multiple carriers monthlynot Manhattan Associates
  • Coordinating parcel shipments for growing ecommerce businessesnot Manhattan Associates

Manhattan Associates

  • A retailer fulfilling store, ecommerce and wholesale orders from one inventory pool without separate systems per channelnot Freightview
  • A distribution centre introducing goods-to-person robotics that needs the WMS to orchestrate the automationnot Freightview
  • A third-party logistics provider running multiple clients with different processes in one facilitynot Freightview
  • An operation where labour is the largest cost and engineered standards would pay for the softwarenot Freightview

Where each one falls short

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

Freightview

  • Higher-volume pricing tiers (51+ shipments) require contacting sales for custom quotes

Manhattan Associates

  • Manhattan Active is cloud subscription only with no perpetual licence and no on-premises deployment, so organisations with a capital purchasing model or air-gapped requirements are excluded outright.
  • Legacy WMOS and SCALE customers pay annual maintenance of roughly 18 to 22 per cent of licence value while the vendor steers investment towards Active, so staying put has a rising opportunity cost as well as a cash cost.
  • Implementation is a tier-one project measured in quarters, and system integrator fees routinely match or exceed several years of subscription, which is the part that breaks budgets rather than the licence.
  • Functional depth assumes complexity; operations with simple distribution end up configuring around capability they do not need and paying for it every year.
  • Modules are priced individually, so warehouse, order, transportation and labour management each carry their own line, and a business case built on the WMS alone understates the eventual footprint.

Pricing, plan by plan

Freightview

Free
  • 0-50 shipments$149/month
    • Up to 50 shipments per month
  • 51-500 shipments$null/mo
    • Custom pricing for 51-500 shipments per month
  • 501-1000 shipments$null/mo
    • Custom pricing for 501-1000 shipments per month
  • 1001+ shipments$null/mo
    • Custom pricing for 1001+ shipments per month

Manhattan Associates

On request
  • Manhattan Active Warehouse Management$undefined/year
    • Cloud subscription only, no perpetual licence
    • Versionless with continuous updates
    • Priced per module and by volume or site
  • Manhattan Active Omni and Transportation$undefined/year
    • Order management, point of sale and store fulfilment
    • Multimodal transportation management
    • Each module priced separately
  • Legacy WMOS and SCALE$undefined/year
    • Perpetual licence held by existing customers
    • Annual maintenance typically 18 to 22 per cent of licence value
    • Still sold to existing customers with extended support

Which should you pick?

Choose Freightview if

  • You want to start without paying.
Freightview review

Choose Manhattan Associates if

  • You need warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
  • You also want order management.
Manhattan Associates review

Questions people ask

Is Freightview or Manhattan Associates better?
Neither clearly leads. Freightview starts at Free and Manhattan Associates at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Freightview or Manhattan Associates?
Freightview has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Freightview and On request for Manhattan Associates.
Does Freightview or Manhattan Associates run on more platforms?
Freightview runs on Web. Manhattan Associates runs on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
Can I use Freightview for free?
Yes. Freightview has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Manhattan Associates starts at On request.
What is Freightview best used for?
Freightview is most often used for managing ltl shipments with dynamic pricing options, integrating parcel tracking into existing logistics systems, comparing freight quotes across multiple carriers monthly, coordinating parcel shipments for growing ecommerce businesses. Of those, managing ltl shipments with dynamic pricing options and integrating parcel tracking into existing logistics systems are not what Manhattan Associates is typically brought in for.
What can Freightview do that Manhattan Associates cannot?
Manhattan Associates covers Warehouse management, Order management, Transportation management, Labour management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Freightview: What is Freightview's entry-level pricing?

The entry-level plan is $149 per month for up to 50 shipments, with higher volumes requiring custom pricing quotes.

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Manhattan Associates: Can I buy Manhattan Active on-premises or perpetually?

No. Manhattan Active is cloud-native SaaS priced per module by subscription, with no perpetual licence option.

Freightview: Does Freightview offer a free trial?

Yes, Freightview offers a 14-day free trial with no upfront payment required. As stated: 'You get 14 days to try Freightview... if you don't put in your payment information, we don't charge you.'

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Manhattan Associates: What happens to my WMOS or SCALE licence?

Existing perpetual licences continue, with maintenance typically 18 to 22 per cent of licence value each year. Manhattan offers discounted transition pricing to move to Active.

Freightview: How does Freightview handle high-volume shipments?

For businesses shipping 51 or more shipments per month, Freightview offers custom pricing. Customers can request annual prepayment options after consultation with sales.

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Manhattan Associates: What does versionless actually mean?

Updates are applied continuously while the subscription is active, so there is no separate upgrade project, but you also do not control when changes arrive.

Manhattan Associates: How much does implementation cost relative to the software?

Expect a system integrator engagement comparable to or larger than several years of subscription. Budget for it as the main line, not a footnote.

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