Made in IndiaFree
Starts at
Free
- Starting price
- On request
- Ask for a quote
- Free trial / plan
- Not advertised
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.0
- transparency & India fit
What is Descartes?
Descartes is logistics & supply chain platforms from Descartes Systems, based in Waterloo, Canada and has been building software since 1981. Logistics technology.
Logistics and supply chain platforms cover freight marketplaces, shipment visibility, demand and inventory planning, distributor management (DMS) and B2B ordering apps for brands and FMCG distributors. Indian startups are unusually strong in this category.
Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.
What works well
- +45 years in business — a mature, stable product
What to watch out for
- −Pricing is not published — expect a sales conversation before you see costs
- −No permanently free plan
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Mid-market · Enterprise
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Descartes features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Descartes adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Freight booking marketplaces
- Shipment visibility and tracking
- Distributor management systems
- Sales-force automation for FMCG
- Demand planning and forecasting
- Control tower dashboards
- B2B ordering apps for retailers
- Freight audit and payment
Descartes pricing
Entry price
On request
Quoted per organisation after a discovery call
How Descartes charges. Descartes Systems prices per organisation based on users, modules and implementation scope. Ask for a quote that includes onboarding, training and annual increases.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on descartes.com.
Specifications
- Category
- Logistics & supply chain platforms
- Vendor
- Descartes Systems
- Headquarters
- Waterloo, Canada
- Founded
- 1981
- Pricing model
- Quote-based
- Starting price
- On request
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Mid-market, Enterprise
- Made in India
- No
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Descartes — frequently asked questions
What is Descartes?+
Descartes is logistics & supply chain platforms by Descartes Systems. Logistics technology.
How much does Descartes cost?+
Descartes does not publish a price list; pricing is quoted per organisation. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.
Does Descartes offer a free trial or free plan?+
Descartes does not advertise a free plan; ask the vendor for a trial or a guided demo.
Is Descartes made in India?+
No. Descartes is developed by Descartes Systems in Waterloo, Canada, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Descartes best suited for?+
Descartes suits mid-market, enterprise buyers looking for logistics & supply chain platforms.
What are the best alternatives to Descartes?+
Popular alternatives in logistics & supply chain platforms include Cogoport, Fieldproxy, Botree DMS. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Descartes deployed?+
Descartes is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About Descartes Systems
Descartes Systems · Waterloo, Canada · Founded 1981 · 1 product in our catalogue
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