Honest Comparison

ARK TMS vs McLeod Software

Comparing two freight broker TMS solutions. Here's an unbiased look at features, pricing, and which software is best for your brokerage.

ARK TMS

$199/user/month
No setup fees • No contracts • No hidden costs
Modern, intuitive interface
Get started in under 10 minutes
Built for small-medium brokers
All integrations included

McLeod Software

Custom pricing (contact for quote)
Comprehensive enterprise-grade features
Long track record since 1985
Strong carrier and fleet management tools
Deep integration capabilities

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

See how ARK TMS stacks up against McLeod Software

FeatureARK TMSMcLeod Software
Monthly Pricing (per user)
$199
Custom pricing (contact for quote)
Setup/Implementation Fees
$0
Varies
Contract Required
No
Month-to-month
Yes
Setup Time
Under 10 minutes
Days to weeks
Split-Screen Load Board
QuickBooks Integration
Included
May cost extra
Real-Time Tracking
Mobile-Responsive
Limited
Best For
Small-medium brokers
Large enterprise brokers and carriers with complex needs

What ARK TMS Does Better

Transparent Pricing

$199/user. No setup fees. No hidden costs. No contracts. Cancel anytime.

Lightning-Fast Setup

Get started in under 10 minutes. Not weeks. Start booking loads today, not next quarter.

Built for Small Brokers

Designed specifically for small-medium brokers. Not an enterprise solution dumbed down.

Modern Interface

Beautiful, intuitive design that your team will actually enjoy using. Split-screen efficiency.

What McLeod Software Does Better

Comprehensive enterprise-grade features

Long track record since 1985

Strong carrier and fleet management tools

Deep integration capabilities

Suitable for large-scale operations

However: No public pricing information

Real Cost Comparison

ARK TMS (5 users)

Monthly Cost:$995
Setup Fee:$0
Training:Included
Contract:None
Year 1 Total:$11,940

McLeod Software (5 users)

Monthly Cost:Custom
Setup Fee:Varies
Training:Extra cost
Contract:Required
Year 1 Total:$30K-$50K+

Save $18,000-38,000+ in Year 1 by choosing ARK TMS

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