The Modern Alternative to Parade
Freight brokers are switching from Parade to ARK TMS for transparent pricing, faster onboarding, and broker-first workflows that fit lean teams, growing brokerages, and established multi-user operations.
Free data migration • No credit card required • Cancel anytime
Why Brokers Are Leaving Parade
Common frustrations we hear from Parade users
Not a full TMS - capacity management only
No public pricing information
Requires existing TMS integration
No free trial available
Limited standalone functionality
Requires contact for all pricing details
How ARK Solves These Problems
Built for growing freight brokerages and established multi-user teams
Honest, Transparent Pricing
Custom pricing (undisclosed) at Parade. Plus Contact for details setup fees. Plus training costs. Plus integration fees.
ARK TMS: $199/user. That's it. No hidden costs.
Go Live Quickly
Parade takes weeks or months to implement. Training takes days. Complex onboarding process with consultants.
ARK TMS: Core setup can be validated in about an hour. Start booking loads the same day.
Built for YOUR Size
Parade is brokers needing advanced carrier sourcing and capacity management, not full tms. That can be a poor fit for brokerages that want modern workflows without a heavyweight rollout.
ARK TMS: Designed for lean teams through established 15-40-user brokerages.
Modern, Intuitive Interface
Parade looks and feels outdated. Built with old technology. Clunky user experience.
ARK TMS: Beautiful, modern interface your team will love using.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ARK TMS | Parade |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $199/user | Custom pricing (undisclosed) |
| Setup Fees | $0 | Contact for details |
| Contract | None (month-to-month) | No free trial, custom enterprise contracts |
| Setup Time | Under 10 minutes | Days to weeks |
| Load Management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Split-Screen Interface | ✓ | ✗ |
| QuickBooks Integration | Included | May cost extra |
| Mobile-Responsive | ✓ Full support | Limited |
Switching is Easy
We'll help you migrate from Parade to ARK
Export Your Data
Export your customer, carrier, and load data from Parade. We'll guide you through the process.
We Import It
Our team will import your data into ARK TMS. Clean, organized, and ready to use.
Start Using ARK
Quick training session (30 minutes) and you're ready to go. Usually done in 1-2 business days.
💚 Free migration assistance included with all plans
Make the Switch to ARK TMS Today
Stop overpaying for Parade. Get modern freight broker software that fits your team today and still works as your brokerage grows.
30-day money-back guarantee • Free data migration • No credit card required to start