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C3 Solutions alternative

The C3 Solutions alternative for dock scheduling

C3 Solutions offers a deep enterprise YMS-plus-dock-scheduling suite for large facilities. SimpleDock is a focused dock-scheduling tool for teams that don't need full yard management and want to be live in under an hour.

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Pick SimpleDock if

You want a fast, modern, link-based booking experience your carriers will actually use.

Pick C3 Solutions if

You need c3 solutions-specific capabilities listed below.

Side-by-side

SimpleDock vs C3 Solutions, feature by feature.

FeatureSimpleDockC3 Solutions
Yard management (YMS)Not included — focused on dock schedulingYes, full YMS
Carriers need an accountNoCarriers register
Setup timeUnder 1 hourMulti-week implementation
Per-location appointment typesYesYes
Custom required fieldsYes (Pro plan)Yes
Approval gate per typeYesYes
PricingFree for one location, then per-locationEnterprise SaaS pricing

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The booking experience your carriers would get with SimpleDock — link-based, no account required, under a minute end-to-end.

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Where they win

Where C3 Solutions is the better choice.

We're not the right tool for every team. If any of these matter more than fast setup and a no-account booking link, C3 Solutions is worth a look.

  • Full YMS (yard management) capabilities
  • Gate-management and check-in kiosks
  • Long enterprise references with deep integrations

Migrating from C3 Solutions

Most teams move from C3 Solutions to SimpleDock by exporting their location and dock-door list and recreating it in SimpleDock — usually a 30-minute setup. Existing future appointments can be re-sent to carriers with the new SimpleDock link, or migrated by hand for smaller facilities.

Comparison data last verified: 2026-05-07

Frequently asked questions

If we need YMS, is SimpleDock the right tool?
If you need full yard management — gate, trailer-tracking, yard moves — SimpleDock is not a substitute. SimpleDock focuses on dock-door scheduling.
Can SimpleDock and a YMS coexist?
Yes. Many teams use SimpleDock for the carrier-facing booking link and a separate yard system for in-yard moves.
How long does SimpleDock take to set up?
A single facility with doors and appointment types is typically configured in under an hour. No implementation services required.

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