# AMCS Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about AMCS Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Recycling products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/81310/AMCS --- # AMCS Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on December 14, 2025 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. Independent research methodology Capterra’s researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-ensure-transparency/) [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) AMCS ## What is AMCS? AMCS is the global leader of integrated software and vehicle technology for environmental, waste management, recycling and resources industries. We help over 4000 customers to reduce their operating costs, increase asset utilization, optimize margins and improve customer service. Our ERP software platform is designed to help waste and recycling companies increase efficiency, reduce costs, and embrace greater automation. ## What is AMCS used for? [Waste Management](https://www.capterra.com/waste-management-software/)[Recycling](https://www.capterra.com/recycling-software/)[Fuel Management](https://www.capterra.com/fuel-management-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 10 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for AMCS?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://www.amcsgroup.com/&name=AMCS) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### AMCS 3.3 (10) VS. [4.7 (27)](https://www.capterra.com/p/246148/Basestation/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 3.2 (10) Ease Of Use 4.7 (27) Value For Money 2.3 (4) Value For Money 4.7 (27) Customer Service 2.7 (10) Customer Service 4.9 (27) ## AMCS alternatives [4.5 (1,688)](https://www.capterra.com/p/138669/Motive/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 89% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [3.7 (38)](https://www.capterra.com/p/175186/Transportation-Management-and-Trucking-Software/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 68% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.5 (6)](https://www.capterra.com/p/105650/Degama-Trucking-Software/#reviews) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 100% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Hauler Hero](https://www.capterra.com/p/10006624/Hauler-Hero/) [4.2 (6)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10006624/Hauler-Hero/#reviews) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 83% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/10006624/Hauler-Hero/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/81310/AMCS/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Accounting 1.0 (1) 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc. Job Tracking 1.0 (1) 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track and visualize the status of an ongoing job and the time spent on tasks or projects Location Tracking 1.0 (1) 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Identify the physical location of an individual, asset, device, etc. Mobile Access 1.0 (1) 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Access software remotely via mobile devices Reporting & Statistics 1.0 (1) 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Scheduling 1.0 (1) 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources AMCS 83 features Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc. Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications The ability to identify a barcode on or within an image or packaging Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers Buy/Sell Ticketing Determine and plan production capacity based on changing demands Find, compare, and select the most time/cost-effective freight carrier Designed to serve commercial properties Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Track, store, and access client contracts or licenses A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc. Alter the layout and content of reports Track item deliveries through dispatch notifications, status and location tracking, and ETA updates Manage sending personnel and resources to a site as needed Track all personnel who operate company vehicles Manage payroll processing for different driver pay contracts Transfer of data from one computer system to another Electronically collect payments for goods or services Manage procedures that ensure organizational equipment remains in working condition Track the location of specific equipment at all times Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred Management of commercial motor vehicles for work-related purposes For businesses in the scrape, metal, plastic, paper, glass, electronics, tires, and any other waste recycling industry Monitor and track fuel consumption and costs Visualize locations on a map System to support the positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) measurements of an object or individual Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Track and monitor inventory items, such as raw materials, unfinished goods, and ready-to-sell items Track and visualize the status of an ongoing job and the time spent on tasks or projects Track driver locations on a map in real time Identify the physical location of an individual, asset, device, etc. Management of the flow of things between point of origin and point of consumption. Schedule predetermined or ad hoc maintenance services and labor requests Log miles driven for tax deduction or reimbursement purposes Access software remotely via mobile devices Notifications via mobile devices Access the system via a mobile application Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases Track orders throughout the fulfillment process Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. Plan and schedule the use of production resources Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses Workflows that help acquire inventory, issue purchase orders and receive and store items in required quantity Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time Receive data and information in real time Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made Receiving/Production Management Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data For residential properties Finding the most optimal routes for drivers based on various factors and constraints Plan daily routes to optimize employee scheduling and provide directions Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information The software will assign a tracking number associated to the order number to track the physical progress of the package in delivery. Send messages via SMS Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction Manage the buying, selling, and holding of stocks Manage all supplier data and operations Oversee technicians and track their assigned work orders Organize customer data and accounts by user or geography Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Organize and track the physical movement of goods from one location to another Track and monitor how vehicles are used Scheduling and dispatching personnel to collect waste from various locations Removing, discarding, recycling or destroying unwanted materials Track and report on waste management and disposal processes. Information regarding chemical properties of wastes Track and segment collected waste based on their properties Creating, assign, and track jobs and/or tasks for work orders Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 1.0 (4) 1.0 Based on 4 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 2.3 (4) ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Value for money 2.3 (4) 2.3 Based on 4 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 2.7 (10) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 2.7 (10) 2.7 Based on 10 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 3.3 Based on 10 reviews Filter by rating 5(3) 4(1) 3(3) 2(2) 1(1) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent BJ Brad J. Dirrector Renewables & Environment ### "AMCS Wastedge review" 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 September 12, 2024 Pros There wasn't anything good about the software or the company Cons Cost, Flexibly, Ease of communication with staff Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 27, 2024 Hello Brad, Thank you for providing us with this feedback. We are sorry to hear you didn't have the best experience with our software. We will forward this case internally and make sure it will be taken into account for future improvements! MH Michael H. Credit Manager Renewables & Environment ### "The Basics plus Bugs" 2.0 Overall Rating 2.0 2.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 April 18, 2022 The software is very buggy. AMCS will fix the bugs but the process is slow and the fixes are short term. You'll be back for the same issue. All extra reports cost $. They don't have original literature/white paper that would help you understand how the software is intended to work. Pros It's a very simple interface. Basic setup is easy to understand. Reporting is crystal dynamics so easy to edit. Cons Very buggy and poor service. Some features do not meet required accounting standards. For example, any cash receipts logged as a "deposit" do not generate a ledger history. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SC sheryl C. Business Owner Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ### "So So System and Poor Customer Service" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 1/10 March 3, 2020 In March 2018 I paid Desert Micro $395 for a custom report that was never correctly completed. Then AMCS purchased Desert Micro around June 2019 and told me that they assumed their assets but none of their customer liabilities. They will not correct the custom report work without charging me more money. The same tech is still with this company but in a different position, but they will not get him on the phone to show me that it works like they state that it works. So I am out $395 and a report that does not work. They do not stand behind their product. I was told by AMCS that they are not responsible for the company, Desert Micro, that they purchased last summer. However, whenever I register a service issue with them, their auto-response email still states Desert Micro. Pros I have been a customer of Desert Mirco/AMCS for over 20 years and have never lost customer data while using their system. Cons I cannot edit crystal reports and have to do a work around or pay AMCS to do it for me because of their outdated system. Note that I have paid every year for their customer support and data upgrade maintenance agreement. The below text was copied from an AMCS' support email: "In order to edit a text field, you will need to follow the following guide: https://desertmicro.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360005018852-Crystal-Reports-workaround-inserting-text-box. If you would like us to put a quote together for a custom report, please feel free to respond to this ticket and we will get your request over to our Report Writer." Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JS Jason S. Business Owner Utilities ### "Please find another company" 2.0 Overall Rating 2.0 2.0 Ease of Use 1.0 1.0 Features 1.0 1.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 1/10 February 6, 2020 I am the owner of a waste hauling company. AMCS/Desert Micro during the demo with \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] promised us many features that would be applicable to our billing/dispatching needs. We then went with the software implementation which took 3 months. During that time many of those features were not actually in the software and was shown and what was delivered to us was different. When we decided to then go live with the software the credit card processing did not work for 72 hours. Also customer support took on average 48-72 hours to fix anything. If you need any more proof of how this company handles their customers we have email correspondence and recorded phone calls to back up my claims please contact me. Please look elsewhere for a more dependable and honest company and save yourself the stress that I am dealing with because of this companies actions. Pros Routing software options and website intergration Cons Customer service and support. Need one type of software to run reports and another for billing. Switched from [WAM Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/79230/WAM-Hauler-Easy-Bill-Route/) routing Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DC Derick C. IT Administrator ### "Power of Tower!!!!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 January 5, 2012 Through the entire Implementation and the following 2 years, all our users always say.. "Power or Tower" With all the hauling software out there, PC Scale Tower has all the right pieces. Pros Lots of features Always improving Awesome Tech Support One Stop Shop for all your Hauling Needs Cons Would be nice to have some more accounting features Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. PV Philip v. Trucking Op's Mgr ### "Tower" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 December 13, 2011 I like using Tower. very powerful program Pros Tower is a very powerful program. I challenge our staff to continue to use it more, in attempt to be a paperless office. Cons our custom needs sometimes make using Tower a challenge. Waiting for issues to be resolved are often only addressed with an update which takes time to be implemented Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. PL Peter L. CIO ### "Great features combined with great service" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 December 13, 2011 Rarely do you see companies with so much domain experience in a single industry that can turn that knowledge into a system which addresses the challenges of its clients as well as our Tower support team. If you are in the market for waste management software, you should consider this product. Pros This product has all the features that a waste management company would need to run and integrated transfer station with hauling operations. The fact that they combine it with great customer support and always try to make enhancements to improve the product without causing upgrade hassles for the end-user is very positive. Cons Currently the hauling and transfer agent scale operations user interfaces use different sql databases connected with a common web service. However, this limitation to require two sql databases should be removed with the much awaited version 7.0 upgrade. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. BB Bobby B. Vice President ### "Tayman Industries, Inc." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 December 13, 2011 Great software ! Pros Good Cutomer Service Cons Reporting and Re-Routing could be more user friendly Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. GO Greg O. Director of Information Technology ### "Quick review" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 2.0 2.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 December 13, 2011 I would recommend to 90% of comapnies in this business, only not to those who couldn't afford it. Pros Tower and PC Scale both extremely feature rich with endless modification end enhancement possibilities. Tower-PC Scale interface works well Cons Support structure Upgrade process Not software related, but some members of the support staff could use a lesson in customer service skills. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CC Corin C. Office Manager ### "Overall great product" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 2.0 2.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 December 13, 2011 Excellent product. Could use some improvement on the support, problem resolution end. Pros Very easy to use. Love the color-coded dispatch screens. Consistant updates bring new features. Excellent features for dispatch, collections, billing, reporting, etc. There is nothing that is not covered by a portion of the Tower software. Cons Slow to assist when there are issues. Have 2 open issues for over 10 days now. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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