ARK TMS vs Parade
Comparing two freight broker TMS solutions. Here's an unbiased look at features, pricing, and which software is best for your brokerage.
ARK TMS
Parade
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See how ARK TMS stacks up against Parade
| Feature | ARK TMS | Parade |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Pricing (per user) | $199 | Custom pricing (undisclosed) |
| Setup/Implementation Fees | $0 | Contact for details |
| Contract Required | No Month-to-month | No free trial, custom enterprise contracts |
| 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 | Brokers needing advanced carrier sourcing and capacity management, not full TMS |
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 Parade Does Better
Advanced AI for carrier matching and qualification
CoDriver Inbound Phone - Voice AI automation
Integrates with major TMS platforms
Machine learning for carrier preferences
Focus on automation and efficiency
However: Not a full TMS - capacity management only
Real Cost Comparison
ARK TMS (5 users)
Parade (5 users)
Save $18,000-38,000+ in Year 1 by choosing ARK TMS
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