Sage 100

I have a customer who used the on-premise solution that Starship bought to kill off and force the customers onto Starship, tried Starship online for a few unhappy months, and is now happily using OzLink.

These guys were at MOTM.  They were hidden in the back row.  More details in your Whova app.  I suggested they reach out to @Wayne Schulz if they wanted to improve their traction with the group.

I have a customer who used the on-premise solution that Starship bought to kill off and force the customers onto Starship, tried Starship online for a few unhappy months, and is now happily using OzLink.

Thanks Jeff - I chatted with RateLinx at MOTM and have a call scheduled for later this week. Just hoping for some real world experience/feedback with some of these other solutions.

These guys were at MOTM.  They were hidden in the back row.  More details in your Whova app.  I suggested they reach out to @Wayne Schulz if they wanted to improve their traction with the group.

We have looked at it, but we haven't found anyone to pull the trigger.  Customers always stay with Starship.  I am following!!

We have looked at it, but we haven't found anyone to pull the trigger.  Customers always stay with Starship.  I am following!!

Pioneers sometimes see arrows coming their way.  I don't recall, did RateLinx offer a MOTM26 special?  I think it is important to support vendors who come to the show.

We have looked at it, but we haven't found anyone to pull the trigger.  Customers always stay with Starship.  I am following!!

I talked to the person from RateLinx in the hall on the way to the main conference area. I don't recall them saying they had many Sage 100 users integrating to their product. 

Pioneers sometimes see arrows coming their way.  I don't recall, did RateLinx offer a MOTM26 special?  I think it is important to support vendors who come to the show.

We have looked at it, but we haven't found anyone to pull the trigger.  Customers always stay with Starship.  I am following!!

Thanks Wayne, I had a similar discussion with RateLinx at the conference. We have a call with them tomorrow so I can update this post with what we learn.

I talked to the person from RateLinx in the hall on the way to the main conference area. I don't recall them saying they had many Sage 100 users integrating to their product. 

Pioneers sometimes see arrows coming their way.  I don't recall, did RateLinx offer a MOTM26 special?  I think it is important to support vendors who come to the show.

We have looked at it, but we haven't found anyone to pull the trigger.  Customers always stay with Starship.  I am following!!

Quick update - had a great call with RateLinx. They are the real deal but will not be less expensive than Starship, probably slightly more expensive in most cases. Our team was impressed. If you have larger clients that need faster performance and more functionality, it might be a good fit. They also shared a case study with us, a raving fan that moved over from the other TMS we are so familiar with (see attached file). 

Have additional calls next week with:
ShipStation (I believe the integration is maintained by Bob R from ROI/DSD)
and
MAXShipper (Ron Chompf is involved with this one). We do have one client using MAXShipper and they love it. Another one saw a demo recently and is looking to switch. MAXShipper is priced based on # of packages per day and starts as low as $800 per year, going up to $10K per year. Additional fees for additional carriers. 

More to come next week. 

Thanks Wayne, I had a similar discussion with RateLinx at the conference. We have a call with them tomorrow so I can update this post with what we learn.

I talked to the person from RateLinx in the hall on the way to the main conference area. I don't recall them saying they had many Sage 100 users integrating to their product. 

Pioneers sometimes see arrows coming their way.  I don't recall, did RateLinx offer a MOTM26 special?  I think it is important to support vendors who come to the show.

We have looked at it, but we haven't found anyone to pull the trigger.  Customers always stay with Starship.  I am following!!

This is great info @Eric Anderson please keep the feedback coming and we will track it for the Content Library. I remember back when Sage didn't renew V-Technologies and tried to get everyone over to SmartLinc. I think pricing difference of SmartLinc was so hight that most people just stayed as-is.

Another really important issue for my clients would be to what degree any shipping solution integrates/is compatible with their WMS - either ScanForce or Endpoint.

Please keep us posted

Quick update - had a great call with RateLinx. They are the real deal but will not be less expensive than Starship, probably slightly more expensive in most cases. Our team was impressed. If you have larger clients that need faster performance and more functionality, it might be a good fit. They also shared a case study with us, a raving fan that moved over from the other TMS we are so familiar with (see attached file). 

Have additional calls next week with:
ShipStation (I believe the integration is maintained by Bob R from ROI/DSD)
and
MAXShipper (Ron Chompf is involved with this one). We do have one client using MAXShipper and they love it. Another one saw a demo recently and is looking to switch. MAXShipper is priced based on # of packages per day and starts as low as $800 per year, going up to $10K per year. Additional fees for additional carriers. 

More to come next week. 

Thanks Wayne, I had a similar discussion with RateLinx at the conference. We have a call with them tomorrow so I can update this post with what we learn.

I talked to the person from RateLinx in the hall on the way to the main conference area. I don't recall them saying they had many Sage 100 users integrating to their product. 

Pioneers sometimes see arrows coming their way.  I don't recall, did RateLinx offer a MOTM26 special?  I think it is important to support vendors who come to the show.

We have looked at it, but we haven't found anyone to pull the trigger.  Customers always stay with Starship.  I am following!!

If I ran a company and could save $580K in labor annually, I wouldn't mind paying a bit more for the solution.

Perhaps the Education committee could line up a demonstration for the group.  @Anne Sawyer??

This is great info @Eric Anderson please keep the feedback coming and we will track it for the Content Library. I remember back when Sage didn't renew V-Technologies and tried to get everyone over to SmartLinc. I think pricing difference of SmartLinc was so hight that most people just stayed as-is.

Another really important issue for my clients would be to what degree any shipping solution integrates/is compatible with their WMS - either ScanForce or Endpoint.

Please keep us posted

Quick update - had a great call with RateLinx. They are the real deal but will not be less expensive than Starship, probably slightly more expensive in most cases. Our team was impressed. If you have larger clients that need faster performance and more functionality, it might be a good fit. They also shared a case study with us, a raving fan that moved over from the other TMS we are so familiar with (see attached file). 

Have additional calls next week with:
ShipStation (I believe the integration is maintained by Bob R from ROI/DSD)
and
MAXShipper (Ron Chompf is involved with this one). We do have one client using MAXShipper and they love it. Another one saw a demo recently and is looking to switch. MAXShipper is priced based on # of packages per day and starts as low as $800 per year, going up to $10K per year. Additional fees for additional carriers. 

More to come next week. 

Thanks Wayne, I had a similar discussion with RateLinx at the conference. We have a call with them tomorrow so I can update this post with what we learn.

I talked to the person from RateLinx in the hall on the way to the main conference area. I don't recall them saying they had many Sage 100 users integrating to their product. 

Pioneers sometimes see arrows coming their way.  I don't recall, did RateLinx offer a MOTM26 special?  I think it is important to support vendors who come to the show.

We have looked at it, but we haven't found anyone to pull the trigger.  Customers always stay with Starship.  I am following!!

We have one customer finishing their implementation of RateLinx. I first heard of it from that customer. I have spoken with RateLinx at length, and I have been impressed with what they offer and their flexibility to deliver. They originally started with larger, enterprise- level companies and have now started marketing to our types of customers.

If I ran a company and could save $580K in labor annually, I wouldn't mind paying a bit more for the solution.

Perhaps the Education committee could line up a demonstration for the group.  @Anne Sawyer??

This is great info @Eric Anderson please keep the feedback coming and we will track it for the Content Library. I remember back when Sage didn't renew V-Technologies and tried to get everyone over to SmartLinc. I think pricing difference of SmartLinc was so hight that most people just stayed as-is.

Another really important issue for my clients would be to what degree any shipping solution integrates/is compatible with their WMS - either ScanForce or Endpoint.

Please keep us posted

Quick update - had a great call with RateLinx. They are the real deal but will not be less expensive than Starship, probably slightly more expensive in most cases. Our team was impressed. If you have larger clients that need faster performance and more functionality, it might be a good fit. They also shared a case study with us, a raving fan that moved over from the other TMS we are so familiar with (see attached file). 

Have additional calls next week with:
ShipStation (I believe the integration is maintained by Bob R from ROI/DSD)
and
MAXShipper (Ron Chompf is involved with this one). We do have one client using MAXShipper and they love it. Another one saw a demo recently and is looking to switch. MAXShipper is priced based on # of packages per day and starts as low as $800 per year, going up to $10K per year. Additional fees for additional carriers. 

More to come next week. 

Thanks Wayne, I had a similar discussion with RateLinx at the conference. We have a call with them tomorrow so I can update this post with what we learn.

I talked to the person from RateLinx in the hall on the way to the main conference area. I don't recall them saying they had many Sage 100 users integrating to their product. 

Pioneers sometimes see arrows coming their way.  I don't recall, did RateLinx offer a MOTM26 special?  I think it is important to support vendors who come to the show.

We have looked at it, but we haven't found anyone to pull the trigger.  Customers always stay with Starship.  I am following!!

Do you know if RateLinx handles bulk shipments, full truck loads and integrates with 3rd party brokers?

We have one customer finishing their implementation of RateLinx. I first heard of it from that customer. I have spoken with RateLinx at length, and I have been impressed with what they offer and their flexibility to deliver. They originally started with larger, enterprise- level companies and have now started marketing to our types of customers.

If I ran a company and could save $580K in labor annually, I wouldn't mind paying a bit more for the solution.

Perhaps the Education committee could line up a demonstration for the group.  @Anne Sawyer??

This is great info @Eric Anderson please keep the feedback coming and we will track it for the Content Library. I remember back when Sage didn't renew V-Technologies and tried to get everyone over to SmartLinc. I think pricing difference of SmartLinc was so hight that most people just stayed as-is.

Another really important issue for my clients would be to what degree any shipping solution integrates/is compatible with their WMS - either ScanForce or Endpoint.

Please keep us posted

Quick update - had a great call with RateLinx. They are the real deal but will not be less expensive than Starship, probably slightly more expensive in most cases. Our team was impressed. If you have larger clients that need faster performance and more functionality, it might be a good fit. They also shared a case study with us, a raving fan that moved over from the other TMS we are so familiar with (see attached file). 

Have additional calls next week with:
ShipStation (I believe the integration is maintained by Bob R from ROI/DSD)
and
MAXShipper (Ron Chompf is involved with this one). We do have one client using MAXShipper and they love it. Another one saw a demo recently and is looking to switch. MAXShipper is priced based on # of packages per day and starts as low as $800 per year, going up to $10K per year. Additional fees for additional carriers. 

More to come next week. 

Thanks Wayne, I had a similar discussion with RateLinx at the conference. We have a call with them tomorrow so I can update this post with what we learn.

I talked to the person from RateLinx in the hall on the way to the main conference area. I don't recall them saying they had many Sage 100 users integrating to their product. 

Pioneers sometimes see arrows coming their way.  I don't recall, did RateLinx offer a MOTM26 special?  I think it is important to support vendors who come to the show.

We have looked at it, but we haven't found anyone to pull the trigger.  Customers always stay with Starship.  I am following!!

If I recall they do FTL yes. 

Do you know if RateLinx handles bulk shipments, full truck loads and integrates with 3rd party brokers?

We have one customer finishing their implementation of RateLinx. I first heard of it from that customer. I have spoken with RateLinx at length, and I have been impressed with what they offer and their flexibility to deliver. They originally started with larger, enterprise- level companies and have now started marketing to our types of customers.

If I ran a company and could save $580K in labor annually, I wouldn't mind paying a bit more for the solution.

Perhaps the Education committee could line up a demonstration for the group.  @Anne Sawyer??

This is great info @Eric Anderson please keep the feedback coming and we will track it for the Content Library. I remember back when Sage didn't renew V-Technologies and tried to get everyone over to SmartLinc. I think pricing difference of SmartLinc was so hight that most people just stayed as-is.

Another really important issue for my clients would be to what degree any shipping solution integrates/is compatible with their WMS - either ScanForce or Endpoint.

Please keep us posted

Quick update - had a great call with RateLinx. They are the real deal but will not be less expensive than Starship, probably slightly more expensive in most cases. Our team was impressed. If you have larger clients that need faster performance and more functionality, it might be a good fit. They also shared a case study with us, a raving fan that moved over from the other TMS we are so familiar with (see attached file). 

Have additional calls next week with:
ShipStation (I believe the integration is maintained by Bob R from ROI/DSD)
and
MAXShipper (Ron Chompf is involved with this one). We do have one client using MAXShipper and they love it. Another one saw a demo recently and is looking to switch. MAXShipper is priced based on # of packages per day and starts as low as $800 per year, going up to $10K per year. Additional fees for additional carriers. 

More to come next week. 

Thanks Wayne, I had a similar discussion with RateLinx at the conference. We have a call with them tomorrow so I can update this post with what we learn.

I talked to the person from RateLinx in the hall on the way to the main conference area. I don't recall them saying they had many Sage 100 users integrating to their product. 

Pioneers sometimes see arrows coming their way.  I don't recall, did RateLinx offer a MOTM26 special?  I think it is important to support vendors who come to the show.

We have looked at it, but we haven't found anyone to pull the trigger.  Customers always stay with Starship.  I am following!!

@Michele Herzog - I believe so but feel free to reach out to Clayton Nelson, clayton.nelson@ratelinx.com

We visited with MAXShipper yesterday. It's a smaller outfit and Ron Chompf (ACS MultiBin / PM2000) built the Sage 100 integration. Price point is generally much lower than Starship or RateLinx, but seems like a solid solution. Support is typically via text. They said they don't get a lot of support cases coming in but that would be my biggest area of concern for a larger company - the size and responsiveness of the support team.

Attached is a sample price sheet. MAXShipper is interested in getting involved with 90 Minds, so hopefully more info to come.

We have a call with Ship Station later today (Bob Richter of DSD/In-Synch).

If I recall they do FTL yes. 

Do you know if RateLinx handles bulk shipments, full truck loads and integrates with 3rd party brokers?

We have one customer finishing their implementation of RateLinx. I first heard of it from that customer. I have spoken with RateLinx at length, and I have been impressed with what they offer and their flexibility to deliver. They originally started with larger, enterprise- level companies and have now started marketing to our types of customers.

If I ran a company and could save $580K in labor annually, I wouldn't mind paying a bit more for the solution.

Perhaps the Education committee could line up a demonstration for the group.  @Anne Sawyer??

This is great info @Eric Anderson please keep the feedback coming and we will track it for the Content Library. I remember back when Sage didn't renew V-Technologies and tried to get everyone over to SmartLinc. I think pricing difference of SmartLinc was so hight that most people just stayed as-is.

Another really important issue for my clients would be to what degree any shipping solution integrates/is compatible with their WMS - either ScanForce or Endpoint.

Please keep us posted

Quick update - had a great call with RateLinx. They are the real deal but will not be less expensive than Starship, probably slightly more expensive in most cases. Our team was impressed. If you have larger clients that need faster performance and more functionality, it might be a good fit. They also shared a case study with us, a raving fan that moved over from the other TMS we are so familiar with (see attached file). 

Have additional calls next week with:
ShipStation (I believe the integration is maintained by Bob R from ROI/DSD)
and
MAXShipper (Ron Chompf is involved with this one). We do have one client using MAXShipper and they love it. Another one saw a demo recently and is looking to switch. MAXShipper is priced based on # of packages per day and starts as low as $800 per year, going up to $10K per year. Additional fees for additional carriers. 

More to come next week. 

Thanks Wayne, I had a similar discussion with RateLinx at the conference. We have a call with them tomorrow so I can update this post with what we learn.

I talked to the person from RateLinx in the hall on the way to the main conference area. I don't recall them saying they had many Sage 100 users integrating to their product. 

Pioneers sometimes see arrows coming their way.  I don't recall, did RateLinx offer a MOTM26 special?  I think it is important to support vendors who come to the show.

We have looked at it, but we haven't found anyone to pull the trigger.  Customers always stay with Starship.  I am following!!

Um, yeah, you go first...

------------------------------
Wayne Schulz
wayne@s-consult.com
Schulz Consulting
(860) 516-8990
Connecticut
------------------------------


Original Message:
Sent: 03-24-2026 10:09
From: Eric Anderson
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

@Michele Herzog - I believe so but feel free to reach out to Clayton Nelson, clayton.nelson@ratelinx.com

We visited with MAXShipper yesterday. It's a smaller outfit and Ron Chompf (ACS MultiBin / PM2000) built the Sage 100 integration. Price point is generally much lower than Starship or RateLinx, but seems like a solid solution. Support is typically via text. They said they don't get a lot of support cases coming in but that would be my biggest area of concern for a larger company - the size and responsiveness of the support team.

Attached is a sample price sheet. MAXShipper is interested in getting involved with 90 Minds, so hopefully more info to come.

We have a call with Ship Station later today (Bob Richter of DSD/In-Synch).

------------------------------
Eric Anderson
Director, Sage Solutions & Services
Rand Group (formerly MicroAccounting)


Original Message:
Sent: 03-24-2026 09:28
From: Calvin Morrison
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

If I recall they do FTL yes. 

------------------------------
Calvin Morrison
Operations Manager
Kissinger Associates, Inc.
215-429-9384


Original Message:
Sent: 03-24-2026 01:19
From: Michele Herzog
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

Do you know if RateLinx handles bulk shipments, full truck loads and integrates with 3rd party brokers?

------------------------------
[Michele] [Herzog] [CPA,CITP, CGMA]
[Overland Park] [KS]
[816-520-1365]


Original Message:
Sent: 03-21-2026 20:49
From: John Hoyt
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

We have one customer finishing their implementation of RateLinx. I first heard of it from that customer. I have spoken with RateLinx at length, and I have been impressed with what they offer and their flexibility to deliver. They originally started with larger, enterprise- level companies and have now started marketing to our types of customers.

------------------------------
John Hoyt, Co-Founder
Next Level Manufacturing Consulting Group
johnh@nextlevelMCG.com


Original Message:
Sent: 03-19-2026 13:13
From: Jeff Schwenk
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

If I ran a company and could save $580K in labor annually, I wouldn't mind paying a bit more for the solution.

Perhaps the Education committee could line up a demonstration for the group.  @Anne Sawyer??

------------------------------
Jeff Schwenk
Owner
Bottomline Software, Inc.
Waynesboro VA
(540) 221-4444

Improving bottom lines for over 25 years!


Original Message:
Sent: 03-19-2026 13:04
From: Wayne Schulz
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

This is great info @Eric Anderson please keep the feedback coming and we will track it for the Content Library. I remember back when Sage didn't renew V-Technologies and tried to get everyone over to SmartLinc. I think pricing difference of SmartLinc was so hight that most people just stayed as-is.

Another really important issue for my clients would be to what degree any shipping solution integrates/is compatible with their WMS - either ScanForce or Endpoint.

Please keep us posted

------------------------------
Wayne Schulz
wayne@s-consult.com
Schulz Consulting
(860) 516-8990
Connecticut


Original Message:
Sent: 03-19-2026 12:29
From: Eric Anderson
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

Quick update - had a great call with RateLinx. They are the real deal but will not be less expensive than Starship, probably slightly more expensive in most cases. Our team was impressed. If you have larger clients that need faster performance and more functionality, it might be a good fit. They also shared a case study with us, a raving fan that moved over from the other TMS we are so familiar with (see attached file). 

Have additional calls next week with:
ShipStation (I believe the integration is maintained by Bob R from ROI/DSD)
and
MAXShipper (Ron Chompf is involved with this one). We do have one client using MAXShipper and they love it. Another one saw a demo recently and is looking to switch. MAXShipper is priced based on # of packages per day and starts as low as $800 per year, going up to $10K per year. Additional fees for additional carriers. 

More to come next week. 

------------------------------
Eric Anderson
Director, Sage Solutions & Services
Rand Group (formerly MicroAccounting)


Original Message:
Sent: 03-18-2026 11:47
From: Eric Anderson
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

Thanks Wayne, I had a similar discussion with RateLinx at the conference. We have a call with them tomorrow so I can update this post with what we learn.

------------------------------
Eric Anderson
Director, Sage Solutions & Services
Rand Group (formerly MicroAccounting)


Original Message:
Sent: 03-17-2026 21:14
From: Wayne Schulz
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

I talked to the person from RateLinx in the hall on the way to the main conference area. I don't recall them saying they had many Sage 100 users integrating to their product. 

------------------------------
Wayne Schulz
wayne@s-consult.com
Schulz Consulting
(860) 516-8990
Connecticut


Original Message:
Sent: 03-16-2026 16:02
From: Jeff Schwenk
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

Pioneers sometimes see arrows coming their way.  I don't recall, did RateLinx offer a MOTM26 special?  I think it is important to support vendors who come to the show.

------------------------------
Jeff Schwenk
Owner
Bottomline Software, Inc.
Waynesboro VA
(540) 221-4444

Improving bottom lines for over 25 years!


Original Message:
Sent: 03-16-2026 15:19
From: Jim Woodhead
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

We have looked at it, but we haven't found anyone to pull the trigger.  Customers always stay with Starship.  I am following!!

------------------------------
Jim Woodhead
DSD Business Systems
619-990-3946

We actually do have a Sage 100 client on MAXShipper. Been using it 6 months, no issues, and very happy. And they switched from StarShip (actually found MAXShipper on their own and we were not involved with the implementation/migration). All reports were that the changeover was very smooth.

I'm just hoping to get additional feedback before we start to push another solution.

Also, while Ron C built the Sage 100 integration, MAXShipper integrates with a bunch of other ERP systems - Sage 300, Dynamics BC, SAP. 

------------------------------
Eric Anderson
Director, Sage Solutions & Services
Rand Group (formerly MicroAccounting)
------------------------------


Original Message:
Sent: 03-24-2026 10:44
From: Wayne Schulz
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

Um, yeah, you go first...

------------------------------
Wayne Schulz
wayne@s-consult.com
Schulz Consulting
(860) 516-8990
Connecticut


Original Message:
Sent: 03-24-2026 10:09
From: Eric Anderson
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

@Michele Herzog - I believe so but feel free to reach out to Clayton Nelson, clayton.nelson@ratelinx.com

We visited with MAXShipper yesterday. It's a smaller outfit and Ron Chompf (ACS MultiBin / PM2000) built the Sage 100 integration. Price point is generally much lower than Starship or RateLinx, but seems like a solid solution. Support is typically via text. They said they don't get a lot of support cases coming in but that would be my biggest area of concern for a larger company - the size and responsiveness of the support team.

Attached is a sample price sheet. MAXShipper is interested in getting involved with 90 Minds, so hopefully more info to come.

We have a call with Ship Station later today (Bob Richter of DSD/In-Synch).

------------------------------
Eric Anderson
Director, Sage Solutions & Services
Rand Group (formerly MicroAccounting)


Original Message:
Sent: 03-24-2026 09:28
From: Calvin Morrison
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

If I recall they do FTL yes. 

------------------------------
Calvin Morrison
Operations Manager
Kissinger Associates, Inc.
215-429-9384


Original Message:
Sent: 03-24-2026 01:19
From: Michele Herzog
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

Do you know if RateLinx handles bulk shipments, full truck loads and integrates with 3rd party brokers?

------------------------------
[Michele] [Herzog] [CPA,CITP, CGMA]
[Overland Park] [KS]
[816-520-1365]


Original Message:
Sent: 03-21-2026 20:49
From: John Hoyt
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

We have one customer finishing their implementation of RateLinx. I first heard of it from that customer. I have spoken with RateLinx at length, and I have been impressed with what they offer and their flexibility to deliver. They originally started with larger, enterprise- level companies and have now started marketing to our types of customers.

------------------------------
John Hoyt, Co-Founder
Next Level Manufacturing Consulting Group
johnh@nextlevelMCG.com


Original Message:
Sent: 03-19-2026 13:13
From: Jeff Schwenk
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

If I ran a company and could save $580K in labor annually, I wouldn't mind paying a bit more for the solution.

Perhaps the Education committee could line up a demonstration for the group.  @Anne Sawyer??

------------------------------
Jeff Schwenk
Owner
Bottomline Software, Inc.
Waynesboro VA
(540) 221-4444

Improving bottom lines for over 25 years!


Original Message:
Sent: 03-19-2026 13:04
From: Wayne Schulz
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

This is great info @Eric Anderson please keep the feedback coming and we will track it for the Content Library. I remember back when Sage didn't renew V-Technologies and tried to get everyone over to SmartLinc. I think pricing difference of SmartLinc was so hight that most people just stayed as-is.

Another really important issue for my clients would be to what degree any shipping solution integrates/is compatible with their WMS - either ScanForce or Endpoint.

Please keep us posted

------------------------------
Wayne Schulz
wayne@s-consult.com
Schulz Consulting
(860) 516-8990
Connecticut


Original Message:
Sent: 03-19-2026 12:29
From: Eric Anderson
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

Quick update - had a great call with RateLinx. They are the real deal but will not be less expensive than Starship, probably slightly more expensive in most cases. Our team was impressed. If you have larger clients that need faster performance and more functionality, it might be a good fit. They also shared a case study with us, a raving fan that moved over from the other TMS we are so familiar with (see attached file). 

Have additional calls next week with:
ShipStation (I believe the integration is maintained by Bob R from ROI/DSD)
and
MAXShipper (Ron Chompf is involved with this one). We do have one client using MAXShipper and they love it. Another one saw a demo recently and is looking to switch. MAXShipper is priced based on # of packages per day and starts as low as $800 per year, going up to $10K per year. Additional fees for additional carriers. 

More to come next week. 

------------------------------
Eric Anderson
Director, Sage Solutions & Services
Rand Group (formerly MicroAccounting)


Original Message:
Sent: 03-18-2026 11:47
From: Eric Anderson
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

Thanks Wayne, I had a similar discussion with RateLinx at the conference. We have a call with them tomorrow so I can update this post with what we learn.

------------------------------
Eric Anderson
Director, Sage Solutions & Services
Rand Group (formerly MicroAccounting)


Original Message:
Sent: 03-17-2026 21:14
From: Wayne Schulz
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

I talked to the person from RateLinx in the hall on the way to the main conference area. I don't recall them saying they had many Sage 100 users integrating to their product. 

------------------------------
Wayne Schulz
wayne@s-consult.com
Schulz Consulting
(860) 516-8990
Connecticut


Original Message:
Sent: 03-16-2026 16:02
From: Jeff Schwenk
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

Pioneers sometimes see arrows coming their way.  I don't recall, did RateLinx offer a MOTM26 special?  I think it is important to support vendors who come to the show.

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Jeff Schwenk
Owner
Bottomline Software, Inc.
Waynesboro VA
(540) 221-4444

Improving bottom lines for over 25 years!


Original Message:
Sent: 03-16-2026 15:19
From: Jim Woodhead
Subject: MAXShipper or other shipping options (other than Starship)

We have looked at it, but we haven't found anyone to pull the trigger.  Customers always stay with Starship.  I am following!!

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Jim Woodhead
DSD Business Systems
619-990-3946