# Descartes Systems vs Manhattan Associates Active TM

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Descartes Systems

| Attribute | Descartes Systems | Manhattan Associates Active TM |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 48.3 (71% (medium)) | 40.6 (68% (medium)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based Global Logistics Network connecting shippers, carriers, and logistics providers to manage transportation, customs compliance, B2B connectivity, and cross-border trade. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"modes":"multimodal","deployment":"cloud","edi_support":true,"customs_trade":true,"pricing_model":"subscription","erp_integration":true,"primary_function":"tms","realtime_visibility":true,"carrier_rate_network":true}` | `{"soc2":false,"modes":"multimodal","iso27001":false,"eld_fmcsa":false,"deployment":"cloud","edi_support":false,"customs_trade":false,"target_segment":"shipper","erp_integration":false,"realtime_visibility":true,"carrier_rate_network":true}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Oracle"},{"name":"SAP"}]` | `[{"name":"Point of Sale"},{"name":"Warehouse Management"},{"name":"Transportation Management"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["CA","US","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Logistics & TMS Software)

| Capability | Descartes Systems | Manhattan Associates Active TM |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Primary function | TMS | - |
| **Interoperability** |  |  |
| EDI support (X12/EDIFACT) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Real-time tracking / visibility | ✓ | ✓ |
| Carrier / rate integration network | ✓ | ✓ |
| ERP integration (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite) | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Coverage** |  |  |
| Transport modes supported | Multi-modal | Multi-modal |
| Customs / global trade compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| ELD / FMCSA compliant (telematics) | - | ✗ |
| SOC 2 (Type II) | - | ✗ |
| ISO 27001 certified | - | ✗ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Subscription / per seat | - |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Cloud / SaaS | Cloud / SaaS |
| **Market** |  |  |
| Target segment | - | Shipper / BCO |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:41:39.416Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*