Logistics · head to head
Manhattan Associates vs ShipMonk
Manhattan Associates
Logistics
Tier-one warehouse, order and transportation management, now cloud subscription only
- From
- On request
- Rated
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ShipMonk
Logistics
Third-party logistics fulfillment for direct-to-consumer ecommerce brands
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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.; ShipMonk no published pricing available; all costs require custom quote request based on order volume
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Manhattan Associates and ShipMonk actually diverge.
| Attribute | Manhattan Associates | ShipMonk |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Cloud, iOS, Android | Web |
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 Manhattan Associates
- Warehouse management
- Order management
- Transportation management
- Labour management
- Yard management
- Versionless updates
- Store and point of sale
Only in ShipMonk
Nothing recorded that Manhattan Associates does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Manhattan Associates
- A retailer fulfilling store, ecommerce and wholesale orders from one inventory pool without separate systems per channelnot ShipMonk
- A distribution centre introducing goods-to-person robotics that needs the WMS to orchestrate the automationnot ShipMonk
- A third-party logistics provider running multiple clients with different processes in one facilitynot ShipMonk
- An operation where labour is the largest cost and engineered standards would pay for the softwarenot ShipMonk
ShipMonk
- Processing returns with customizable workflows and per-carton feesnot Manhattan Associates
- Managing special projects like inventory counting and labelingnot Manhattan Associates
- Adding gift messages for personalized unboxing experiencesnot Manhattan Associates
- Wrapping delicate items with specialized packaging materialsnot Manhattan Associates
- Fulfilling international orders across 200+ countriesnot Manhattan Associates
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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.
ShipMonk
- No published pricing available; all costs require custom quote request based on order volume
- Monthly minimum charge calculated by multiplying projected monthly order volume by first-item pick fee, then reduced by 20%
Pricing, plan by plan
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
ShipMonk
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the ShipMonk review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Manhattan Associates if
- You need warehouse management.
- You work on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
- You also want order management.
Choose ShipMonk if
Nothing in the data separates ShipMonk from Manhattan Associates on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Manhattan Associates or ShipMonk better?
- Neither clearly leads. Manhattan Associates starts at On request and ShipMonk at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Manhattan Associates or ShipMonk?
- Manhattan Associates starts at On request and ShipMonk at On request.
- Does Manhattan Associates or ShipMonk run on more platforms?
- Manhattan Associates runs on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android. ShipMonk runs on Web.
- What is Manhattan Associates best used for?
- Manhattan Associates is most often used for a retailer fulfilling store, ecommerce and wholesale orders from one inventory pool without separate systems per channel, a distribution centre introducing goods-to-person robotics that needs the wms to orchestrate the automation, a third-party logistics provider running multiple clients with different processes in one facility, an operation where labour is the largest cost and engineered standards would pay for the software. Of those, a retailer fulfilling store, ecommerce and wholesale orders from one inventory pool without separate systems per channel and a distribution centre introducing goods-to-person robotics that needs the wms to orchestrate the automation are not what ShipMonk is typically brought in for.
- What can Manhattan Associates do that ShipMonk cannot?
- Manhattan Associates covers Warehouse management, Order management, Transportation management, Labour management.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
ShipMonk: How much does ShipMonk cost?
ShipMonk uses quote-based custom pricing calculated from storage fees, fulfillment fees based on order volume, variable shipping rates, and special project charges. A monthly minimum applies based on projected monthly order volume.
SourceManhattan 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.
ShipMonk: What fees does ShipMonk charge?
ShipMonk charges fees for storage (based on size, sales, quantity), fulfillment (pick-and-pack, receiving, returns), shipping (based on weight, dimensions, destination), and special projects. Platform and onboarding fees are included in custom quotes.
SourceManhattan 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.
ShipMonk: What additional services cost extra with ShipMonk?
ShipMonk charges separate fees for returns processing per carton, gift messaging with standard or custom cards, fragile wrapping based on product dimensions, lot control tracking per carton, and non-palletized container unloading based on container size.
SourceManhattan 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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