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Freightview vs Trimble TMW.Suite

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Freightview

Logistics

Freight shipping management to compare and book LTL and truckload rates

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Trimble TMW.Suite

Logistics

Enterprise transportation management system for asset-based carriers, still sold under the TMW name

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; Trimble TMW.Suite trimble has introduced a next-generation TMS platform alongside TMW.Suite, so buyers should get the investment horizon and any future migration path for TMW.Suite committed in writing before signing a multi-year agreement.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Freightview and Trimble TMW.Suite actually diverge.

Attributes where Freightview and Trimble TMW.Suite differ
AttributeFreightviewTrimble TMW.Suite
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWindows, Web, 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 Trimble TMW.Suite does not also cover.

Only in Trimble TMW.Suite

  • Driver and owner-operator settlement
  • Dispatch and load planning
  • Fuel Dispatch
  • Cloud SaaS deployment
  • EDI and integration
  • Trimble ecosystem

What people use each for

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

Freightview

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

Trimble TMW.Suite

  • An asset-based truckload carrier whose owner-operator pay structures defeat simpler TMS productsnot Freightview
  • A petroleum distributor needing bulk fuel dispatch tied to tank levels rather than generic load planningnot Freightview
  • A carrier already running Trimble telematics and maintenance that wants dispatch and settlement in the same vendor relationshipnot Freightview
  • A growing fleet outgrowing a lightweight TMS and needing configurable order-to-cash depth rather than a faster interfacenot 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

Trimble TMW.Suite

  • Trimble has introduced a next-generation TMS platform alongside TMW.Suite, so buyers should get the investment horizon and any future migration path for TMW.Suite committed in writing before signing a multi-year agreement.
  • Implementation runs to months and depends on configuration expertise, so the professional services cost is a large multiple of the first-year subscription and the internal effort is larger still.
  • Pricing is by user and module with nothing published, so a carrier cannot benchmark a quote against alternatives without running a full procurement.
  • The product carries decades of accumulated capability and its interface and workflow reflect that, which lengthens training and makes dispatcher turnover more expensive than it would be on a modern lightweight TMS.
  • It is built for asset-based North American carriers; brokerages, shippers and non-North American operations will find substantial parts of the settlement and regulatory functionality irrelevant while still paying for the platform.

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

Trimble TMW.Suite

On request
  • TMW.Suite$undefined/year
    • Priced by user count and module selection
    • Cloud SaaS or on-premise deployment
    • Implementation, data migration and configuration quoted as services

Which should you pick?

Choose Freightview if

  • You want to start without paying.
Freightview review

Choose Trimble TMW.Suite if

  • You need driver and owner-operator settlement.
  • You work on Windows, Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
  • You also want dispatch and load planning.
Trimble TMW.Suite review

Questions people ask

Is Freightview or Trimble TMW.Suite better?
Neither clearly leads. Freightview starts at Free and Trimble TMW.Suite at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Freightview or Trimble TMW.Suite?
Freightview has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Freightview and On request for Trimble TMW.Suite.
Does Freightview or Trimble TMW.Suite run on more platforms?
Freightview runs on Web. Trimble TMW.Suite runs on Windows, Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
Can I use Freightview for free?
Yes. Freightview has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Trimble TMW.Suite 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 Trimble TMW.Suite is typically brought in for.
What can Freightview do that Trimble TMW.Suite cannot?
Trimble TMW.Suite covers Driver and owner-operator settlement, Dispatch and load planning, Fuel Dispatch, Cloud SaaS deployment.

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.

Source
Trimble TMW.Suite: Does TMW Systems still exist?

Not as a company. It was acquired by Trimble in 2012 and is now Trimble Transportation. TMW.Suite is still sold and developed as a product name.

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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Trimble TMW.Suite: Is TMW.Suite available in the cloud?

Yes. Trimble offers a cloud SaaS deployment alongside the traditional on-premise installation.

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.

Source
Trimble TMW.Suite: Is TMW.Suite being replaced?

Trimble has launched a next-generation TMS platform. TMW.Suite continues to be sold and roadmapped, but get the long-term commitment in writing.

Trimble TMW.Suite: Who is it for?

Asset-based carriers, especially truckload, bulk and petroleum distribution. Brokerages and shippers are a poor fit.

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