The Modern Alternative to Aljex (Descartes)
Freight brokers are switching from Aljex (Descartes) to ARK TMS for transparent pricing, faster onboarding, and broker-first workflows that fit lean teams, growing brokerages, and established multi-user operations.
Free data migration • No credit card required • Cancel anytime
Why Brokers Are Leaving Aljex (Descartes)
Common frustrations we hear from Aljex (Descartes) users
Higher entry price than ARK ($499 vs $199 per user)
User limits on lower tiers (5 users on Essential)
Implementation fees on higher tiers
Interface may feel less modern
How ARK Solves These Problems
Built for growing freight brokerages and established multi-user teams
Honest, Transparent Pricing
$499-$2,375/month (Essential, Professional, Enterprise) at Aljex (Descartes). Plus None for Essential, implementation fees for Professional/Enterprise setup fees. Plus training costs. Plus integration fees.
ARK TMS: $199/user. That's it. No hidden costs.
Go Live Quickly
Aljex (Descartes) takes weeks or months to implement. Training takes days. Complex onboarding process with consultants.
ARK TMS: Core setup can be validated in about an hour. Start booking loads the same day.
Built for YOUR Size
Aljex (Descartes) is small to mid-sized brokers needing strong tracking and macropoint integration. That can be a poor fit for brokerages that want modern workflows without a heavyweight rollout.
ARK TMS: Designed for lean teams through established 15-40-user brokerages.
Modern, Intuitive Interface
Aljex (Descartes) looks and feels outdated. Built with old technology. Clunky user experience.
ARK TMS: Beautiful, modern interface your team will love using.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ARK TMS | Aljex (Descartes) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $199/user | $499-$2,375/month (Essential, Professional, Enterprise) |
| Setup Fees | $0 | None for Essential, implementation fees for Professional/Enterprise |
| Contract | None (month-to-month) | Monthly subscriptions |
| Setup Time | Under 10 minutes | Days to weeks |
| Load Management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Split-Screen Interface | ✓ | ✗ |
| QuickBooks Integration | Included | May cost extra |
| Mobile-Responsive | ✓ Full support | Limited |
Switching is Easy
We'll help you migrate from Aljex (Descartes) to ARK
Export Your Data
Export your customer, carrier, and load data from Aljex (Descartes). We'll guide you through the process.
We Import It
Our team will import your data into ARK TMS. Clean, organized, and ready to use.
Start Using ARK
Quick training session (30 minutes) and you're ready to go. Usually done in 1-2 business days.
💚 Free migration assistance included with all plans
Make the Switch to ARK TMS Today
Stop overpaying for Aljex (Descartes). Get modern freight broker software that fits your team today and still works as your brokerage grows.
30-day money-back guarantee • Free data migration • No credit card required to start