Alvys alternative
Already automating with Alvys? Add the inbox layer.
Alvys made automation a first-class feature in modern broker TMS — load-volume pricing, modern APIs, document AI. What Alvys doesn't deeply solve is the inbox: 40 carrier replies per posted load, hitting Gmail. Keelway is the inbox-side AI layer that complements Alvys' TMS-side automation.
Two halves of automation
Brokerages that pick Alvys are usually automation-minded — they already believe AI and modern workflows beat manual processes. The TMS side covers a lot of that. The half it doesn't cover is upstream of the TMS: the 40 carrier replies that hit Gmail before the booked carrier ever lands in Alvys.
Keelway picks up there. Read every reply, extract the rate, score the trust, rank the top five — then write the chosen carrier into Alvys via API. Two automation layers, one workflow.
Side by side
| Feature | Alvys | Keelway |
|---|---|---|
| Primary product | Automation-first broker TMS | AI carrier-email triage layer on top of any TMS |
| Year founded | ~2020 | 2026 |
| Pricing — published | Load-volume tiers, ~$183–$514/mo | $799/mo flat (everything included) |
| AI focus | TMS-side automation, document AI | Inbox-side reply ranking & extraction |
| Where brokers work | Alvys web app | Gmail |
| Inbound reply ranking | Light | Core product |
| Per-reply FMCSA trust score | No | Yes — refreshed at scoring time |
| Per-reply rate extraction | No | Yes — every inbound reply |
| Implementation timeline | 2–6 weeks typical | Under 2 weeks |
| Accounting / settlements | Native module | Out of scope |
| Best for | Automation-minded brokerages replacing legacy TMS | Brokerages keeping their TMS, fixing the inbox |
| Run alongside | Yes — strong modern stack | Yes |
When Alvys alone is enough
- Inbound email volume is light; brokers can read every reply manually.
- Alvys's TMS-side automation covers your day-to-day without inbox triage being a bottleneck.
When Alvys + Keelway is the stack
- 30+ carrier replies per load and brokers losing real time on triage.
- You want FMCSA trust signals and rate extraction on every reply — automation extended into the inbox.
- $799/mo complement to Alvys's load-volume pricing keeps the total stack cost-efficient.
Frequently asked questions
What is Alvys and how is it different from older TMSs?+
Alvys is a newer broker TMS (founded around 2020) that markets an automation-first approach — they prioritize workflow automation, AI-assisted document handling, and modern API surfaces over the legacy feature breadth of older platforms. Pricing is published as load-volume tiers, generally landing in the $183–$514/month range depending on volume.
Why are Alvys customers also looking at Keelway?+
Alvys customers tend to be automation-minded — they chose Alvys specifically to automate. The inbox triage problem isn't deeply solved by Alvys's TMS-side automation, so brokers who already trust Alvys for the operational workflow look to add an inbox-native AI layer that handles the upstream carrier reply triage. Keelway is exactly that layer.
Is Keelway a replacement for Alvys?+
No. Keelway is not a TMS. Alvys handles load lifecycle, accounting integration, document workflow — all things outside Keelway's scope. We're the inbox-side AI layer that runs on top of whatever TMS you choose. The combination — Alvys + Keelway — is a strong modern stack for brokerages that want both TMS-side and inbox-side automation.
Can Keelway integrate with Alvys?+
Yes. Alvys publishes a modern API and we can write the booked carrier and Keelway trust score back into Alvys load records. Email-based handoff also supported. The integration is light and ships fast.
How does pricing compare?+
Alvys publishes load-volume pricing — roughly $183–$514/month depending on tier. Keelway is $799/mo flat, every feature included, 30-day free trial. For a brokerage doing 200 loads/month, Alvys might be ~$300/mo and Keelway is $799/mo flat — different jobs, complementary spend, total stack still well below all-in-one premium TMS pricing.
If I'm choosing between Alvys and another modern TMS, which fits with Keelway?+
All of them. Keelway is TMS-agnostic and integrates with Alvys, Tai, Rose Rocket, Aljex, McLeod, Revenova, Turvo. Pick the TMS that fits your operational needs; Keelway runs on top of whichever you land on. The TMS choice and the inbox-AI choice are independent.
When should I just use Alvys alone?+
If your inbound carrier email volume is light and Alvys's TMS-side automation covers your day-to-day, Keelway adds little on top. We're built for brokerages where the inbox is the bottleneck — 30+ replies per posted load, brokers losing real time to triage.
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