How Endless TMS compares to Smart3PL on dispatch, tracking, invoicing, pricing, and integrations for Third-party logistics (3PL) providers managing multiple shipper accounts.
Smart3PL is a transportation management system purpose-built for third-party logistics providers. Where most TMS platforms focus on a single carrier or broker, Smart3PL is designed around the multi-tenant 3PL model: managing freight, billing, and reporting for multiple shipper clients within one platform. Each shipper account can have its own rate tables, invoicing rules, and reporting views, which gives 3PLs the account separation they need without running separate software instances per client. The platform covers load management, carrier selection, shipment tracking via status updates, invoicing, and reporting. Pricing is subscription-based; exact rates require a sales conversation. The primary gap for non-3PL users is asset carrier functionality: Smart3PL does not include native GPS driver tracking, a driver mobile app, or driver settlement tools, making it a poor fit for operations that own trucks.
| Feature | Endless TMS | Smart3PL |
|---|---|---|
| Dispatch | ||
Load dispatch (carrier) Smart3PL focuses on 3PL load management, not asset carrier dispatch | ||
Freight broker / 3PL workflow | ||
Multi-shipper (multi-tenant) account management Multi-tenant shipper account separation is a core Smart3PL feature | ||
Multi-stop trip planning | ||
| Tracking | ||
Real-time GPS tracking Smart3PL tracking is status-update based, not native continuous GPS | ||
Auto-stop tracking on delivery | ||
ELD integration | ||
| Invoicing | ||
Per-shipper invoicing and billing Smart3PL has built-in per-account billing rules for 3PL clients | ||
In-system accounting / GL | ||
QuickBooks integration | ||
Fuel surcharge automation | ||
| Driver Tools | ||
Driver mobile app | ||
Driver document upload (POD) Document handling via portal; no native driver app in Smart3PL | ||
Driver settlements / pay statements | ||
| Integrations | ||
Load board integration (DAT / Truckstop) | ||
REST API / webhooks | ||
| Pricing & Billing | ||
Transparent self-serve pricing | ||
| Support | ||
Live chat / email support | ||
Pricing model: flat.
Smart3PL is a TMS purpose-built for third-party logistics providers. It is designed around multi-shipper account management, letting a single 3PL operation manage freight, billing, and reporting for multiple shipper clients within one platform.
Smart3PL is not designed for asset carriers with their own drivers. It lacks a native driver mobile app, real-time GPS tracking, and driver settlement tools. Asset carriers or hybrid carrier-3PL operations typically need a different or supplemental platform.
Smart3PL pricing is not listed publicly. The platform uses a subscription model and requires a sales conversation for current rates. Contact the team at smart3pl.com for a quote.
Smart3PL has deeper multi-tenant shipper account separation and per-account billing rules that are built for the 3PL model. Endless TMS adds real-time GPS driver tracking, a native driver app, and carrier-side dispatch — making it a stronger fit for 3PLs that also run asset operations or need driver-facing tools.
Smart3PL is designed for 3PLs managing freight across multiple shipper accounts and supports both inbound and outbound shipment types. The platform focuses on the logistics provider side rather than individual carrier or driver workflows.