SimpleDock vs Vector: which dock scheduling tool fits?
Vector (withvector.com) is a connected-facilities platform — eBOL, digital check-in, yard management, and appointment scheduling, with driver verification on every booking. SimpleDock is a single-purpose dock-scheduling tool: narrower scope, faster to set up, and built around a shareable booking link.
Free for one location · No contract · No credit card
You want a clean, link-based scheduling experience that carriers can use without an account or app.
You want eBOLs, digital check-in, yard management, and appointment scheduling on one platform, with driver identity checks on every appointment.
Side-by-side
SimpleDock vs Vector, feature by feature.
| Feature | SimpleDock | Vector |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Dock scheduling | eBOL, check-in, yard management, and appointment scheduling |
| Carrier booking | Shareable link, no account | Dedicated carrier portal |
| Driver verification at booking | No | Yes — CDL, DOT number, and phone captured |
| Custom required fields | Yes (Pro plan) | Contact vendor |
| Pricing | Free for one location, then $49/location/month | Not published |
Included
What you get with SimpleDock.
- A free plan, not a trialFree forever for 1 location and up to 3 team members. No credit card, no contract.
- Self-serve signupCreate an account and set up doors, hours, and appointment types yourself. No sales call or implementation project.
- A carrier booking pageOne shareable link per location. Carriers and drivers pick a time without an account, app, or login.
- ApprovalsRequire staff approval per appointment type before a booking is confirmed, on every plan.
- TV mode dock boardA live, full-screen board of today's trucks for a screen on the warehouse floor, on every plan.
- Claude, ChatGPT & Grok connectorsAn MCP server and REST API on every plan, so AI assistants can check availability and book or move trucks.
- AnalyticsBooking trends, booking-page conversion, no-show rate, dwell time, and peak times, on the Pro plan.
See SimpleDock yourself
Try the SimpleDock booking flow without signing up.
The booking experience your carriers would get with SimpleDock — link-based, no account required, under a minute end-to-end.
simpledock.ai/book/acme-warehouseWhere they win
Where Vector 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, Vector is worth a look.
- Broader facility workflow: eBOL, digital check-in, and yard management
- Captures CDL, DOT number, and phone on every appointment and runs driver verification
- Integrations with SAP, E2open, Manhattan, and Microsoft
Migrating from Vector
You don't have to move over on your own. Email [email protected] with an export from Vector — your locations, doors, appointment types, and upcoming appointments — and we'll set up your facility and bring your future appointments across for you, free. Once it's ready, send carriers your new booking link and they book from there.
Comparison data last verified: 2026-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a facility platform or a dock-scheduling tool?
- If your only friction is the dock door, SimpleDock is the lighter, faster solution. If you also need eBOLs, driver verification, and yard management, Vector is broader.
- Will my drivers need to install something?
- Not for SimpleDock. They get a confirmation with the time, door, and address — that's it.
- Can we use both?
- Yes. Some teams use SimpleDock for booking and a broader platform for downstream workflow.
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