Dock-Scheduler vs DockHero
Dock-Scheduler
thedockscheduler.comDockHero
dockhero.caSide by side
| Figure | Dock-Scheduler | DockHero |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $149.99/mo | $24.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Dock Scheduling Software | 7.5 (#11) | 7.9 (#4) |
| Support | The contact page invites questions about the product, pricing, and getting started, and says the team will respond as soon as it can. | DockHero says customers can email its team directly, usually receiving a response the same day. |
Plans
DockHero
- DispatchHero$24.99 a month
- Starter$249 a month
- Founding Member$299 a month
- Standard$499 a month
In their own words
Dock-Scheduler
Dock-Scheduler has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
DockHero
DockHero combines dock scheduling, yard management, and a carrier platform in a web-based product configured for each site. Scheduling can use a whole-warehouse calendar or be organized by section or door. Carriers can self-book with a purchase or sales order, which DockHero validates against the warehouse order book. Load rules can set appointment duration, eligible doors, slot capacity, blackout windows, and custom hours. The yard board supports multiple yards and zones, drag-and-drop trailer moves, and live door status. Shunters can use a browser on a cab tablet to view prioritized moves and tell a coordinator when a move is complete. Its free carrier portal provides appointments across invited sites, scorecards, a driver roster, and magic links. SMS updates are sent only to drivers who opted in and include an opt-out. Warehouse plans start at $249 a month and include a 30-day trial without a credit card. DockHero describes its audience as warehouses and dock-based businesses, including food and cold chain, retail, manufacturing, 3PL, e-commerce, and wholesale.