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BulkLoads vs Direct Freight
Both stand on load board software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Visit BulkLoads 
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Direct Freight combines a carrier load board with alerts, mobile access and optional rate and credit tools. Readers should account for the free search limit and the possibility that listings or rates may not reflect an available load.
Visit Direct FreightThe facts
| BulkLoads | Direct Freight | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Basic Carrier: $390 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bulkloads.com | directfreight.com |
| On load board software | #3 of 27 | #7 of 27 |
BulkLoads: what it does well
Direct Freight: what it does well
- Free plan includes matching load alerts.
- Mobile apps are listed for iOS and Android.
- Lane tool covers spot rates for thousands of lanes.
- Higher tiers include credit reports.
- Professional Carrier includes saved rate lanes.
What to know first
- Free plan allows 3 searches daily.
- Most loads omit pay rates.
- Listings can remain after loads become unavailable.
- Paid plans renew monthly until canceled.
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