Honest Comparison

ARK TMS vs Quote Factory

Comparing two freight broker TMS solutions. Here is an unbiased look at features, pricing, and which software is the better fit for your brokerage as your team grows.

ARK TMS

$199/user/month
No setup fees • No contracts • No hidden costs
Modern, intuitive interface
Validate setup in about an hour
Built for growing and established broker teams
All integrations included

Quote Factory

$199-$999/month based on shipment volume
Setup: None
No contracts, no user minimums
Same starting price as ARK ($199/month)
Unlimited users on all plans
Transparent, all-inclusive pricing
No expensive add-ons or hidden fees

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

See how ARK TMS stacks up against Quote Factory

FeatureARK TMSQuote Factory
Monthly Pricing (per user)
$199
$199-$999/month based on shipment volume
Setup/Implementation Fees
$0
None
Contract Required
No
Month-to-month
No contracts, no user minimums
Setup Time
About 60-75 minutes
Days to weeks
Split-Screen Load Board
QuickBooks Integration
Included
May cost extra
Real-Time Tracking
Mobile-Responsive
Limited
Best For
Lean teams through established 15-40-user brokerages
Small to mid-sized freight brokers with predictable shipment volumes

What ARK TMS Does Better

Transparent Pricing

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

Lightning-Fast Setup

Validate the core workflow in about an hour. Not weeks. Start booking loads the same day, not next quarter.

Built for Growing Broker Teams

Designed for brokerages that want to scale from a lean operation into an established multi-user team without taking on enterprise-software overhead.

Modern Interface

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

What Quote Factory Does Better

Same starting price as ARK ($199/month)

Unlimited users on all plans

Transparent, all-inclusive pricing

No expensive add-ons or hidden fees

No implementation costs

Built specifically for freight brokers

QuickBooks integration included

Load board posting included

Fast setup and import assistance

However: Pricing increases with shipment volume

Real Cost Comparison

ARK TMS (5 users)

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

Quote Factory (5 users)

Monthly Cost:$995+
Setup Fee:None
Training:Extra cost
Contract:No contracts, no user minimums
Year 1 Total:$11,940+

Save $5,000+ in Year 1 by choosing ARK TMS

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