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FlatLoads vs FreightEmpire
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
FlatLoads pairs equipment-specific freight listings with tools for carriers, brokers and shippers. The free plan covers browsing and community access; paid memberships add contact, search and posting tools.
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Choose FreightEmpire if you are a commercial carrier, broker or shipper looking to connect through load listings and bids. Look elsewhere if you need the marketplace itself to arrange freight movement or process payments.
Visit FreightEmpireThe facts
| FlatLoads | FreightEmpire | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Carrier: $29.99 a month | Carrier account: $14.99 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | flatloads.com | freightempire.com |
| On load board software | #11 of 27 | #15 of 27 |
FlatLoads: what it does well
- Free plan includes board browsing and forum access
- Loads specify dimensions and securement requirements
- Carrier plan includes text and push lane alerts
- Month-to-month memberships
What to know first
- No free trial
- Carrier plan costs $29.99 a month
- Shipper & Broker plan costs $99 a month
FreightEmpire: what it does well
- Brokers can post single or multiple loads using XLS.
- Carriers can search by location, route and equipment type.
- Supports bids for Truckload, LTL and expedited loads.
- Broker accounts are free to join.
What to know first
- Carrier load board access costs $14.99 a month.
- The marketplace does not arrange freight movement or handle payments.
- Accounts require commercial freight use and a verifiable physical address.
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