Honest Comparison

ARK TMS vs Quote Factory

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

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
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
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

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 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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