Freight broker TMS comparison
Revenova is a Salesforce-native TMS with CRM, customization, AppExchange, multimodal, carrier, shipper, and 3PL possibilities. ARK is the more focused option when a brokerage wants a standalone TMS and can simplify Salesforce platform dependencies.
Current public positioning
Revenova markets a cloud TMS for freight brokers, 3PL/4PLs, carriers, and shippers, with quoting, planning, routing, booking, dispatch, tracking, documents, settlement, customization, multimodal support, and predictive pricing. It states that the product is powered by Salesforce.
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ARK fit
Side-by-side evaluation
This is a buyer evaluation framework, not a feature-count scorecard. Current plans, contracts, configurations, integrations, and business models determine what either system must prove.
| Decision area | Revenova TMS | ARK TMS | Acceptance test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform foundation | Revenova is a Salesforce application and benefits from Salesforce CRM, security, customization, and ecosystem tools. | ARK is a standalone web TMS with its own brokerage data model, roles, workflows, and reports. | Identify every Salesforce object, flow, app, permission set, dashboard, integration, and owner used by transportation. |
| CRM continuity | Revenova can combine transportation and CRM data inside the Salesforce platform. | ARK manages operational customer records; any separate CRM handoff needs an explicit future-state design. | Trace lead, account, contact, opportunity, quote, load, invoice, and service history across systems. |
| Customization | Revenova emphasizes flexible Salesforce-native customization and compatible business applications. | ARK offers product and organization configuration within a more opinionated broker system. | Translate each customization to a business requirement and reject unused platform debt. |
| Multimodal and global scope | Revenova markets multimodal planning plus multi-language and multi-currency support for logistics providers. | ARK is focused on U.S. freight brokerage workflows. | Test every mode, geography, currency, language, tax, and entity requirement before selecting ARK. |
Commercial scope
Include Salesforce editions, user licenses, AppExchange apps, administrators, consulting, custom objects and automation, data, integrations, support, and Revenova scope. Compare that estate with ARK and any CRM retained outside the TMS.
Pricing and packaging can change. Use current written offers from ARK and Revenova TMS as the commercial source of truth.
Proof questions
ARK evidence
Comparison FAQ
Revenova is a Salesforce-native TMS with CRM, customization, AppExchange, multimodal, carrier, shipper, and 3PL possibilities. ARK is the more focused option when a brokerage wants a standalone TMS and can simplify Salesforce platform dependencies.
Include Salesforce editions, user licenses, AppExchange apps, administrators, consulting, custom objects and automation, data, integrations, support, and Revenova scope. Compare that estate with ARK and any CRM retained outside the TMS.
Salesforce CRM, AppExchange, custom objects, flows, dashboards, SSO, or shared customer data are strategic. You need Revenova’s broader broker, 3PL, carrier, shipper, multimodal, or multi-currency scope. Your organization has Salesforce administrators and governance built around the current platform.
Run one representative load from order entry and carrier selection through tracking, documents, customer billing, carrier payable, accounting handoff, and reporting. Record prerequisites, exceptions, owners, and commercial scope.
Prove the fit
Bring one representative load, required integrations, current commercial scope, and the people who own each handoff. Leave with documented fit, gaps, and next steps.