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No. 2 of 34 ·Logistics Management Software

Open TMS

Web · Self-hosted · API

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Two barsScore 6.3

  • Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
  • Open codeNo open-source code on record
  • Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
  • DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Open TMS is a free, open-source transportation management system for coordinating logistics from order intake through delivery. Orders can be entered by CSV, EDI 850, REST API, or manually, then managed alongside shipment tracking, lane matching, and multi-stop routing. Carrier tools include broadcast and waterfall tenders, a bidding portal, and EDI tendering. Its EDI hub handles X12 transactions such as 850, 855, 856, 204, 990, 997, 214, 210, 810, and 820 over SFTP or HTTP. Tracking integrations are described for FedEx, UPS, and DHL APIs. GPS and sensor telemetry can feed traffic-aware ETA monitoring with TomTom, HERE, or self-hosted Valhalla routing. The warehouse module covers receiving through returns, with a scan-first web app for warehouse tasks and barcode scanning. Docker Compose deployment is supported on cloud services or self-hosted infrastructure. The free plan is 0.00 USD per free, with no per-user fees, transaction costs, or feature gates.

Who it is for

It suits shippers, 3PLs, carriers, and warehouse teams coordinating orders, shipments, and warehouse work. Quality managers and compliance officers may also find its temperature logging and quarantine workflows relevant.

What is good

  • CSV, EDI, REST API, or manual order entry
  • Carrier tenders and bidding portal
  • Warehouse operations in the same system
  • GPS and sensor telemetry support
  • Free plan has no per-user fees or feature gates

What to know first

  • Professional installation and ongoing support are consultancy services
  • Deployment options require Docker Compose or self-hosted infrastructure

Verdict

Open TMS brings shipment and warehouse operations together, with broad order intake and carrier workflows. Its free plan has no per-user fees, transaction costs, or feature gates; teams should account for deployment and setup needs.

Open TMS plans and pricing

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Open TMS Free Free forever MIT licensed · no per-user fees · no transaction costs · no feature gates opentms.co.uk · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on logistics management software

Free plan
Yes
Warehouse management
Yes
Inventory tracking
Yes
Shipment tracking
Yes
Order management
Yes
Document management
Yes

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