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AscendTMS vs QuickBooks Time
Both stand on trucking accounting. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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AscendTMS combines load workflows with carrier checks and optional higher-tier financial and shipper tools. Check which plan and any separate load board subscriptions fit your needs.
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Consider QuickBooks Time if your team needs project and billable-time tracking, timesheet approvals, and data export across web and mobile access. The 30-day trial offers a way to evaluate it; teams seeking a free plan or desktop app should look elsewhere.
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| AscendTMS | QuickBooks Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $69 per person a month | Time Premium: $20 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | QuickBooks Time |
| Website | ascendtms.com | quickbooks.intuit.com |
| On trucking accounting | #1 of 21 | #4 of 21 |
AscendTMS: what it does well
- Driver location and status can be requested by text.
- Carrier checks use MC or DOT numbers.
- Load posting can reach up to 53 boards.
- Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.
What to know first
- DAT and Truckstop.com access needs separate subscriptions.
- Load board subscriptions may be required.
- Accounting features are listed under Premium.
- PRO costs $149 a month per user.
QuickBooks Time: what it does well
- Supports project tracking and billable time.
- Includes timesheet approvals.
- Offers data export.
- Available on the web, iOS, and Android.
- A 30-day trial is available.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- A desktop app is not available.
- Each named plan includes one admin.
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