Best Dock Scheduling Software in 2026

In short: LoadMetrics Dock Scheduling is ranked #1 of 24 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of DockSync and ProDocks. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ProDocks. The lowest first paid tier on this page is DockHero at $24.99/mo.

Coordinating dock appointments involves balancing facility capacity with the needs of carriers and drivers. Compared on appointment requests, carrier self-service, dock door scheduling and dock door limits, these options give you concrete operational details to weigh. Driver check-in, recurring appointments and supported load types can further shape the fit; free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help frame cost. LoadMetrics Dock Scheduling, DockSync and ProDocks are among the named tools, with Inbound Connect also represented. Consider how your operation handles incoming requests, repeat appointments and the kinds of loads that move through its docks.

24 dock scheduling software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.

24ranked
3free plans on this page
$24.99/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Dock Scheduling Software 24 channels on this page · 113 of 192 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromDock door schedulingCarrier self-serviceAppointment requestsDriver check-inRecurring appointmentsDock door limit Spec sheet Score
01 LoadMetrics Dock Scheduling Free planYesPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsnot statedDock door limitnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 7.2
02 DockSync Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsYesDock door limit8 doors 7/8spec lines stated 7.1
03 ProDocks Free planYesPaid from$25/moDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsnot statedDock door limitnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 7.1
04 Inbound Connect Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsnot statedDock door limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.9
05 DataDocks Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsYesDock door limitnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.8
06 SimpleDock Free planYesPaid from$49/moDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsnot statedDock door limitnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.8
07 DockHero Free planNoPaid from$249/moDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsYesDock door limitnot stated 7/8spec lines stated 6.7
08 SlotMaster Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsYesDock door limit5 doors 7/8spec lines stated 6.7
09 Descartes Customs and Regulatory Compliance Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-innot statedRecurring appointmentsYesDock door limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.5
10 Agistix Cold Chain Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-innot statedRecurring appointmentsnot statedDock door limitnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.4
11 C3 Reservations Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsYesDock door limitnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.2
12 SAP Business Network Planning Collaboration Free planNoPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsnot statedDock door limitnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.1
13 Transporeon Time Slot Management Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-innot statedRecurring appointmentsnot statedDock door limitnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.0
14 Goramp Dock Scheduling Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsnot statedDock door limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.9
15 Cargoson LoadingCalendar Free planNoPaid from$99/moDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-innot statedRecurring appointmentsYesDock door limitnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 5.8
16 LEA Reply Yard Management Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsnot statedDock door limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.8
17 Mobiledock Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsnot statedDock door limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.8
18 DockFlow Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsnot statedDock door limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
19 DockSlot Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsnot statedDock door limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
20 FreightReserve Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsnot statedDock door limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
21 Dock-Scheduler Free planNoPaid from$149.99/moDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsnot statedDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsnot statedDock door limitnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 5.6
22 Freightronics Dock Scheduling Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsnot statedDock door limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.6
23 Opendock Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-inYesRecurring appointmentsnot statedDock door limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.6
24 FreightStatus Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedDock door schedulingYesCarrier self-serviceYesAppointment requestsYesDriver check-innot statedRecurring appointmentsnot statedDock door limitnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.5

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Questions about this list

Which dock scheduling software is ranked first on Specifiction?

LoadMetrics Dock Scheduling is ranked #1 of 24 with a score of 7.2. DockSync is second and ProDocks third.

How many of these have a free plan?

3 of the 24 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.

Which is the cheapest paid option?

On this page, DockHero has the lowest first paid tier we found: $24.99/mo.

How is this list ranked?

Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.

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