Side by side

DockHero vs FreightReserve

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.

DockHero

Free trial Web

DockHero combines appointment scheduling with yard tools and a carrier portal, with scheduling configurable by site. Its warehouse plans start at $249 a month, while DispatchHero organizes external-system appointments without booking into those systems.

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FreightReserve

Paid APIWeb

FreightReserve covers timeslot bookings, fees, payments, and cargo collection, with multi-site visibility and listed integrations. Request a demo for tailored pricing and account for the stated external slot, internal booking, and payment processing fees.

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The facts

	DockHero	FreightReserve
Free plan	A free trial	Not published
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	API, Web
Lowest paid plan	DispatchHero: $24.99 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	4	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	dockhero.ca	freightreserve.com
On dock scheduling software	#7 of 24	#11 of 24

DockHero: what it does well

Scheduling by warehouse, section, or door
Carrier bookings checked against the warehouse order book
Yard board supports multiple yards and zones
Free carrier portal for invited sites
30-day trial requires no credit card

What to know first

Warehouse plans start at $249 a month
DispatchHero does not book into external systems

FreightReserve: what it does well

Customers can self-select available timeslots.
Tracks capacity, confirmations, and no-shows.
Provides multi-site visibility and action logs.
White-label portal can use the customer's branding.
Kiosk check-in and REST booking API are included.

What to know first

Pricing is provided by emailed rate card.
External slot fees apply.
Internal booking fees apply.
Storage payment processing fees apply.

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