Both are modern TMS platforms aimed at growing carriers, and both are far better than a spreadsheet. Here's an honest look at where they differ, so you can pick the right fit.
Comparison based on each product's public materials as of July 2026. Truckbase details come from their published pricing and feature pages, so verify current terms with them directly.
Both platforms read rate confirmations with AI so loads aren't typed by hand, both handle dispatch, invoicing, and driver settlements, and both integrate ELD data to cut check calls. Truckbase is an established product with strong reviews and support awards; it's a credible choice, particularly for carriers of 10-100 trucks who want EDI and QuickBooks depth.
Truckbase's published pricing starts around $290/month billed annually, structured per user (typically $75 to $125/user/month) with seat minimums on most plans. A small operation can end up paying for seats it doesn't use, and each new dispatcher adds cost.
SortHaul is flat per fleet: $299/month for up to 5 trucks, $499 for up to 25, with unlimited users on every plan. Your third dispatcher costs the same as your first: nothing extra. Billed monthly, with no annual lock-in required. Full pricing.
It connects to the system you already run. SortHaul syncs with the spreadsheet or database you use today (NocoDB, Airtable, Google Sheets, and more) rather than replacing it. Your data stays yours, and there's no migration project.
Inbound email becomes loads automatically. Point SortHaul at your dispatch inbox and rate cons turn into loads without anyone forwarding or uploading anything.
Built-in broker vetting and lane economics. Live FMCSA authority and safety checks before you book, plus per-load route maps with distance, drive time, toll estimates, and a profit calculator.
Live setup in days. Because there's nothing to migrate, most carriers are running within a few business days.
If you need deep EDI integrations with large shipper networks today, or you're already committed to QuickBooks-centred accounting workflows, Truckbase's maturity there is worth evaluating. SortHaul's factoring and Stripe-based payments cover most small-fleet billing needs, but EDI is not our focus.
| Truckbase | SortHaul | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ~$290/mo, billed annually | $299/mo, monthly billing |
| Pricing model | Per user + seat minimums | Flat per fleet, unlimited users |
| AI rate-con entry | Yes | Yes, incl. inbox auto-intake |
| Driver app | Yes | Yes, by text link, no install |
| Keeps your existing system | Replaces it | Syncs with it |
| Broker FMCSA vetting | Not a core feature | Built in |
| Routes, tolls & profit calc | Not a core feature | Built in per load |
| EDI depth | Strength | Not a focus |
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