Alvys alternative

Already automating with Alvys? Add the inbox layer.

Last updated August 12, 2026

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.

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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. Worth being blunt about the trade: Alvys owns the whole load lifecycle — accounting, settlements, document workflow — and at lower volumes their published load-volume tiers come in under our flat rate, so the inbox layer is an addition to your stack cost, not a swap.

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.