SimpleDock vs Velostics: which dock scheduling tool fits?
Velostics is an AI-enabled dock and yard platform with separate modules for carrier self-booking (Slot), dock, yard, network, QR driver check-in (Pass), and voice-AI scheduling. It says customers can go live in a day, with annual pricing based on facilities or shipments. SimpleDock is narrower — dock scheduling — and free for one location.
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 modular dock and yard tools, including voice-AI scheduling over the phone and QR check-in.
Side-by-side
SimpleDock vs Velostics, feature by feature.
| Feature | SimpleDock | Velostics |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Dock scheduling and check-in | Booking, dock, yard, network, and check-in modules |
| Carrier self-booking | Yes, shareable link, no account | Yes, via its Slot booking portal |
| Driver check-in | Yes | Yes, QR-based (Pass) |
| Voice-AI scheduling | No — AI access via MCP server, on every plan | Yes |
| Pricing | Free for one location, then $49/location/month | Custom annual fee based on facilities or shipments |
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 Velostics 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, Velostics is worth a look.
- Voice-AI scheduling for carriers who call in
- Modular dock, yard, network, and check-in products
- Free trial available on request for its Slot booking module
Migrating from Velostics
You don't have to move over on your own. Email [email protected] with an export from Velostics — 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
- Is there a free alternative to Velostics?
- SimpleDock is free for one location, forever — not a trial — with unlimited appointments and no contract.
- Can AI assistants book appointments in SimpleDock?
- Yes. On every plan, SimpleDock's MCP server lets Claude, ChatGPT, and other MCP-compatible assistants check availability and manage appointments. It doesn't answer phone calls.
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