MendriX vs SmartHop

MendriX is a cloud-based transport management system for European road hauliers, including 1PL, 2PL, and 3PL operators. Its planning tools cover routes and trips, showing how changes affect distance, driving time, costs, and CO2 emissions. The MendriX Mobile app provides trip and task overviews, barcode scanning, configurable workflows, and real-time trip updates to the TMS. A Cross Dock app supports progress scans, entry and departure registration, cross-dock movements, and damage assessment. Customers can use the portal to place orders around the clock, track shipments live, and access documents. Standard connections to DHL, UPS, GLS, and DPD support automated shipment assignment and tracking updates. Other listed integrations include onboard systems from Trimble, Transics, FleetGO, Webfleet, and Volvo Dynafleet, PTV route planning, accounting packages, and PayHours; functionality may vary by onboard computer connection. MendriX operates the SaaS platform, including availability, data security, and updates. A 30-day demo is available after submitting a form. The maker sets monthly usage costs with each customer based on required modules; the Economy plan is listed at $129 a month.

SmartHop is a booking and trip management platform for owner operators, trucking fleets and independent dispatchers. It recommends loads based on fleet information and search filters, with options intended to help users choose profitable loads and destination markets. The load board combines DAT listings with direct broker loads and filters for location, destination, equipment, pickup, cost per mile and profit. SmartHop says it integrates DAT and brokers, with its team handling broker integrations. Fleet tools include trip tracking, broker status updates, driver communication, document storage and truck management. Expense tracking and completed-trip scans feed payroll reports with payments and deductions. The self-service platform supports full truckloads, dry vans, reefers, flatbeds and power-only freight, including regional and over-the-road lanes for solo or team drivers. Android, iOS and web are listed platforms; dispatch tools, driver settlements and a driver mobile app are included. Pricing is noted from $50/mo, while listed plan entries show free, billed NOW FREE. Plan limits and feature availability vary by tier.