Alternatives
Best Tive alternatives in 2026
Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate
Cite this list: Toolradar, best Tive alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/tive
5 direct alternatives to Tive and 3 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- Project44 is the top alternative to Tive on our list, followed by Descartes MacroPoint and FourKites.
- 2 of the 8 alternatives have a free plan, starting with Descartes MacroPoint.
- Highest rated: Aftership, 4.8 out of 5 from 784 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 5 direct
- 2 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Tive
Project44
#1 Top pickControl your supply chain with real-time visibility and AI-powered decision intelligence.
Pricing
Not published
4.7 /5 on G2 · 751 ratings, Oct 2026
Our take
Best overall
Optimize B2B connectivity and electronic data interchange for enhanced supply chain efficiency.
Pricing
Free plan
4.7 /5 on G2 · 590 ratings, Mar 2026
Our take
Best free tier
FourKites
#3AI-powered supply chain orchestration and real-time visibility platform.
Pricing
Not published
4.5 /5 on G2 · 269 ratings, Sep 2026
Tive vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Oct 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 263 ratings across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra (263) | |
| Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 751 ratings on G2 (751) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | 4.7 out of 5, from 590 ratings on G2 (590) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 269 ratings on G2 (269) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 168 ratings on G2 (168) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.3 out of 5, from 74 ratings on G2 (74) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.3 out of 5, from 1,199 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,199) | Same category as Tive |
 | Price: $29/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.8 out of 5, from 784 ratings across G2 and Capterra (784) | Same category as Tive |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.6 out of 5, from 545 ratings across G2 and Capterra (545) | Same category as Tive |
Why people consider alternatives to Tive
Tive provides a comprehensive solution for real-time shipment tracking and condition monitoring, combining hardware, software, and human oversight.
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in logistics & operations.
The 5 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (logistics & operations) with different trade-offs. The 3 tools marked "Same category as Tive" fit the category but replace Tive less directly.
Tive by the numbers
| Metric | Tive | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | 20% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 3 tools | 3 | #56 of 117 (joint) |
| User rating | 4.4/5 (across the web, 263 ratings) | 4.3/5 | #15 of 56 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
| Compare-page visits, last 30 days | 20 visits | 26 | #26 of 31 (joint) tools with 20+ compare-page visits |
Listed as an alternative to: #57 on 2026-10-16 to #56 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 117 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. All Supply Chain data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Tive by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
Logistics & Operations leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Logistics & Operations tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 16 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fleetio | $5/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Axon Software | $10/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Load Nova | $12/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | TaxiMobility | $14/mo |
| 5 | TMSEZ | $15/mo, billed monthly |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 16 of 126 Logistics & Operations tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Logistics & Operations leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Logistics & Operations statistics.
8 alternatives to Tive
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Tive" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
Project44
Paid Higher rated by usersControl your supply chain with real-time visibility and AI-powered decision intelligence.
4.7 /5 on G2 · 751 ratings, Oct 2026
Price not published
- 2
Descartes MacroPoint
Free plan Cheaper than TiveOptimize B2B connectivity and electronic data interchange for enhanced supply chain efficiency.
4.7 /5 on G2 · 590 ratings, Mar 2026
Free plan available; paid prices not published
- 3
FourKites
PaidAI-powered supply chain orchestration and real-time visibility platform.
4.5 /5 on G2 · 269 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 4
Shippeo
Paid Higher rated by usersReal-time, multimodal transportation visibility for confident supply chain decisions.
4.7 /5 on G2 · 168 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 5
Roambee
PaidReal-time decision AI for enhanced supply chain visibility and risk prevention.
4.3 /5 on G2 · 74 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 6
SPS Commerce
Paid Battle-tested at scaleSmarter connections for stronger supply chains, powering commerce forward with intelligent automation.
4.3 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,199 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Tive
- 7
Aftership
Free plan Cheaper than TiveTrack 1,100+ carriers, manage returns, and enhance customer experience
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 784 ratings, Sep 2026
From $29/mo flat, billed monthly; free plan available
Same category as Tive
- 8
Route4Me
PaidIndustrial-grade route planning and optimization software for last-mile transportation.
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 545 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Tive
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Tive?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Tive are Project44, Descartes MacroPoint, FourKites. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Tive?
There is no fully free alternative in this list. Descartes MacroPoint is freemium: a permanent free tier plus paid plans (Optimize B2B connectivity and electronic data interchange for enhanced supply chain efficiency).
Why do people look for Tive alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Tive: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in logistics & operations. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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