Comparison

Descartes Systems vs Manhattan Associates Active TM

On the evidence we track, Descartes Systems leads this comparison with a composite score of 48/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Descartes Systems48
Manhattan Associates Active TM41
Score
Vioscale score
Descartes Systems48 / 100medium · 71%
Manhattan Associates Active TM41 / 100medium · 68%
Pricing
Model
Descartes Systemscommercial
Manhattan Associates Active TMcommercial
Integrations
Count
Descartes Systems2
Manhattan Associates Active TM3
Security
Disclosure policy
Descartes Systems
Manhattan Associates Active TM
Reliability
Status page
Descartes Systems
Manhattan Associates Active TM
Market
Availability
Manhattan Associates Active TM

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for logistics & tms software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Primary function
Descartes SystemsTMS
Manhattan Associates Active TM-
Interoperability
EDI support (X12/EDIFACT)
Descartes Systems
Manhattan Associates Active TM
Real-time tracking / visibility
Descartes Systems
Manhattan Associates Active TM
Carrier / rate integration network
Descartes Systems
Manhattan Associates Active TM
ERP integration (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite)
Descartes Systems
Manhattan Associates Active TM
Coverage
Transport modes supported
Descartes SystemsMulti-modal
Manhattan Associates Active TMMulti-modal
Customs / global trade compliance
Descartes Systems
Manhattan Associates Active TM
Compliance
ELD / FMCSA compliant (telematics)
Descartes Systems-
Manhattan Associates Active TM
SOC 2 (Type II)
Descartes Systems-
Manhattan Associates Active TM
ISO 27001 certified
Descartes Systems-
Manhattan Associates Active TM
Pricing
Pricing model
Descartes SystemsSubscription / per seat
Manhattan Associates Active TM-
Deployment
Deployment
Descartes SystemsCloud / SaaS
Manhattan Associates Active TMCloud / SaaS
Market
Target segment
Descartes Systems-
Manhattan Associates Active TMShipper / BCO

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Descartes Systems

Leader

A cloud-based Global Logistics Network connecting shippers, carriers, and logistics providers to manage transportation, customs compliance, B2B connectivity, and cross-border trade.

Independently observed

Manhattan Associates Active TM

AI-native unified platform for supply chain planning, execution, and transportation. Connects demand planning, inventory allocation, warehouse management, and transportation orchestration across retail, distribution, and pharmaceutical networks.

Independently observed

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Descartes Systems
Manhattan Associates Active TM
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Descartes Systems
Manhattan Associates Active TM

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Descartes Systems

Leader
2 total
  • Oracle
  • SAP
Independently observed

Manhattan Associates Active TM

3 total
  • Point of Sale
  • Warehouse Management
  • Transportation Management
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.