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C3 Reservations vs Cargoson LoadingCalendar

Both stand on dock scheduling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

C3 Reservations

Paid APIWeb

C3 Reservations combines dock appointment scheduling with a carrier portal, configurable rules, automation, and operational reporting. Its usage-based annual fee and variable implementation charge require a quote, while data retention limits may matter to reporting needs.

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Cargoson LoadingCalendar

Free trial APIWeb

LoadingCalendar combines carrier self-service, configurable dock rules, and appointment tracking for warehouse operations. The $99 monthly Premium plan and 14-day trial set out the main listed terms for trying it.

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The facts

C3 ReservationsCargoson LoadingCalendar
Free planNoA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAPI, WebAPI, Web
Lowest paid planFree or on requestPremium: $99 a month
Plans published12
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitec3solutions.comloadingcalendar.com
On dock scheduling software#8 of 24#4 of 24

C3 Reservations: what it does well

  • Self-service portal for carriers and suppliers
  • Automates requests that meet configured rules
  • Includes dashboards, reports, and vendor scorecards
  • Can operate without system integration
  • 24/7 support included across service levels

What to know first

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • One-time implementation fee varies with complexity
  • Live data is retained for six months
  • Older-than-24-month data is unavailable for reporting

Cargoson LoadingCalendar: what it does well

  • Carriers book or cancel without creating accounts.
  • Schedules can reserve time for breaks and maintenance.
  • Includes a live calendar and utilization statistics.
  • TMS integration supports labels, CMRs, and waybills.
  • 14-day full-access trial requires no credit card.

What to know first

  • No free plan is available.
  • Premium starts at $99 per month.
  • API integration requires a developer or IT team.

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