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DAT One vs FourKites Connect

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

DAT One

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

DAT One combines a load board with mobile tools and distinct carrier and broker plan features. Buyers should check which plan supports the features and API access they need.

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FourKites Connect brings carrier connection management, tracking quality and diagnostics into a free portal. Its supported connection methods span several modes, with mode-specific credentials and options.

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The facts

	DAT One	FourKites Connect
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	No
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	DAT One Standard: $59 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	10	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	dat.com	fourkites.ai
On carrier management software	#1 of 43	#2 of 43

DAT One: what it does well

Mobile app access to over 722,500 daily posted loads.
Mobile tools include tracking, mapping, and trip planning.
Carrier and broker plan features are listed.
REST API integration is allowed at any Load Board subscription level.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
Plans start at $59 a month.
Rate-data API access requires RateView Combo Pro or Combo Premium.
Mobile availability is limited to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

FourKites Connect: what it does well

Free to join and use
Supports five transportation modes
Credentials cover more than 900 ELD/GPS providers
Includes diagnostics and support case tracking
Lists encryption and role-based access controls

What to know first

Most carriers are stated to be live within 48 hours
Connection methods vary by transportation mode

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