# AFS vs Descartes MacroPoint Comparison

| | AFS | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1 | 863 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (100.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (49.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AFS

**Not enough data**

### Descartes MacroPoint

Pros:
- Tracking Ease (84 reviews)
- Ease of Use (72 reviews)

Cons:
- Tracking Issues (47 reviews)
- Carrier Issues (20 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AFS | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | Not enough data | 9.1 (776 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | Not enough data | 9.2 (796 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.1 (546 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.1 (227 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | Not enough data | 9.0 (740 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.3 (225 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | Not enough data | 9.4 (773 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AFS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Descartes MacroPoint

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Freight Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AFS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Descartes MacroPoint** | 8.5/10 | 649 |

#### Carrier Management

| Feature | AFS | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Carrier Information** | Not enough data | 8.5 (617 reviews) | 
| **Evaluation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (611 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (623 reviews) | 

#### Freight Modes

| Feature | AFS | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Definitions** | Not enough data | 8.4 (590 reviews) | 
| **Pricing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Selection** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Customer Management

| Feature | AFS | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customer Portal** | Not enough data | 8.7 (593 reviews) | 
| **Quotes** | Not enough data | 8.0 (563 reviews) | 
| **Documents** | Not enough data | 8.1 (566 reviews) | 

### Supply Chain Visibility

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AFS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Descartes MacroPoint** | 8.5/10 | 444 |

#### Visibility

| Feature | AFS | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (365 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | 8.6 (375 reviews) | 
| **Temperature Alerts** | Not enough data | 7.4 (333 reviews) | 
| **Shipment Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.3 (408 reviews) | 
| **Order-Level Visibility** | Not enough data | 8.7 (357 reviews) | 
| **ETA** | Not enough data | 8.9 (373 reviews) | 
| **Geofencing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (360 reviews) | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | AFS | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Flows** | Not enough data | 9.0 (392 reviews) | 
| **Alerts** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Inventory** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Modes** | Not enough data | 8.4 (357 reviews) | 

#### Workflow Automation

| Feature | AFS | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Rating** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Dispatch and Tender** | Not enough data | 8.1 (335 reviews) | 
| **Invoice Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Digital Document Reconciliation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (328 reviews) | 

#### Network Management

| Feature | AFS | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Geographic Optionality** | Not enough data | 8.5 (337 reviews) | 
| **Automated Onboarding** | Not enough data | 8.2 (338 reviews) | 

#### Performance

| Feature | AFS | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Financial Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.0 (344 reviews) | 
| **KPIs** | Not enough data | 8.4 (360 reviews) | 
| **Benchmarking** | Not enough data | 8.3 (341 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | AFS | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data quality** | Not enough data | 8.7 (346 reviews) | 
| **Languages** | Not enough data | 8.4 (329 reviews) | 
| **Configurable Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.4 (345 reviews) | 

### Logistics Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AFS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Descartes MacroPoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Logistics Intelligence Software

| Feature | AFS | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Freight Audit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Order & Container Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contract Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Entry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Carrier Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### SAP Store

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AFS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Descartes MacroPoint** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - SAP Store

| Feature | AFS | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Freight Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/freight-management)

**Unique to AFS (1):** [Logistics Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/logistics-intelligence)

**Unique to Descartes MacroPoint (2):** [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store), [Supply Chain Visibility Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/supply-chain-visibility)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AFS | Descartes MacroPoint | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 0% | 41.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 0% | 49.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 100.0% | 9.8% | 

### By Industry

#### AFS

- **Information Technology and Services:** 100.0%

#### Descartes MacroPoint

- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 45.5%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 38.2%
- **Package/Freight Delivery:** 7.1%
- **Translation and Localization:** 1.4%
- **Manufacturing:** 0.8%
- **Automotive:** 0.8%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 0.6%
- **Food Production:** 0.6%
- **Building Materials:** 0.5%
- **Consumer Goods:** 0.5%
- **Other:** 4.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AFS

- [Descartes Aljex](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-aljex/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (434 reviews)
- [Truckstop Load Board](https://www.g2.com/products/truckstop-load-board/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (413 reviews)
- [Magaya Supply Chain](https://www.g2.com/products/magaya-supply-chain/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (292 reviews)
- [GoComet](https://www.g2.com/products/gocomet/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (242 reviews)
- [osapiens](https://www.g2.com/products/osapiens/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (220 reviews)
- [Fresa Gold](https://www.g2.com/products/fresa-gold/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (198 reviews)
- [Freightview](https://www.g2.com/products/freightview/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (195 reviews)
- [Cargobase](https://www.g2.com/products/cargobase/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (175 reviews)
- [Shipsy](https://www.g2.com/products/shipsy-shipsy/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (158 reviews)
- [ClickPost](https://www.g2.com/products/clickpost/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (148 reviews)

### Alternatives to Descartes MacroPoint

- [project44](https://www.g2.com/products/project44/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (708 reviews)
- [Trucker Tools](https://www.g2.com/products/trucker-tools/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (48 reviews)
- [FourKites](https://www.g2.com/products/fourkites/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (269 reviews)
- [GoComet](https://www.g2.com/products/gocomet/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (242 reviews)
- [CargoWise](https://www.g2.com/products/wisetech-global-cargowise/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [Magaya Supply Chain](https://www.g2.com/products/magaya-supply-chain/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (292 reviews)
- [Truckstop Load Board](https://www.g2.com/products/truckstop-load-board/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (413 reviews)
- [Shippeo](https://www.g2.com/products/shippeo/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (158 reviews)
- [SAP Integrated Business Planning](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-integrated-business-planning/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (299 reviews)
- [Shipsy](https://www.g2.com/products/shipsy-shipsy/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (158 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AFS

No discussions available for this product.

### Descartes MacroPoint

- Title: [How does MacroPoint tracking work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-macropoint-tracking-work) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Awesome! Wonderful! GORGEOUS!!"
- Title: [Is MacroPoint free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-macropoint-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Macropoint is a subscribed service, paid for by the issuing company (Carrier, Broker, 3PL, etc.)  It is free to the carrier/driver utilizing the location..."
- Title: [How do I create a MacroPoint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-create-a-macropoint) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "At the bottom of the screen, in the 2nd column there is a little picture below LTL Pick-up Confirmation. click it, and it will take you to the macropoint..."
- Title: [What is MacroPoint enabled?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-macropoint-enabled) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "a carrier that has completed the onboarding process.... filling out the onboarding form and following up with the activations team instructions email"
- Title: [How can I link this GPS with driver that refuse to active it?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-link-this-gps-with-driver-that-refuse-to-active-it) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can let them know that the app will only keep a track of the location to where they're headed and once they get to the delivery address the app it self..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/afs-vs-descartes-macropoint)