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DAT One vs FreightLink
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 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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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
FreightLink combines a vetted, U.S.-only loadboard with load documents and integration options. Its API access has approval and operational limits; the planned subscription is not yet in effect.
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| DAT One | FreightLink | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | DAT One Standard: $59 a month | Future subscription: $49.99 a month |
| Plans published | 10 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dat.com | freightlinksolutions.net |
| On load board software | #4 of 27 | #8 of 27 |
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.
FreightLink: what it does well
- Vets participating brokers, carriers, dispatchers and shippers
- Supports load search, booking and alerts
- Generates bills of lading, rate confirmations and invoices
- Lists dispute resolution and compliance monitoring
What to know first
- Carriers and dispatchers must be U.S.-based
- API access requires approved Integration Partner status
- Outbound event delivery is not deployed
- Partners cannot permanently delete loads
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