Honest Comparison

ARK TMS vs Tai 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

Tai Software

$650-$4,950 per month
Setup: None
No free trial, subscription-based
AI-driven quoting and automation
Real-time rate comparisons with RateLens
AI Email Assistant for automatic quoting
20+ integrations (DAT, Truckstop, Denim)

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

See how ARK TMS stacks up against Tai Software

FeatureARK TMSTai Software
Monthly Pricing (per user)
$199
$650-$4,950 per month
Setup/Implementation Fees
$0
None
Contract Required
No
Month-to-month
No free trial, subscription-based
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
Established brokers handling high volumes of both LTL and FTL freight

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 Tai Software Does Better

AI-driven quoting and automation

Real-time rate comparisons with RateLens

AI Email Assistant for automatic quoting

20+ integrations (DAT, Truckstop, Denim)

500+ direct carrier integrations

Strong LTL Tariff Wizard

However: Expensive entry point ($650+ vs $199 at ARK)

Real Cost Comparison

ARK TMS (5 users)

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

Tai Software (5 users)

Monthly Cost:$3250+
Setup Fee:None
Training:Extra cost
Contract:No free trial, subscription-based
Year 1 Total:$39,000+

Save $32,060+ in Year 1 by choosing ARK TMS

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