Head-to-head · Load Board Software
Amazon Relay vs FreightLink
Amazon Relay leads on 0 checks, FreightLink on 2, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Free planboth
- Most featuresFreightLink · 4 of 4
Amazon Relay and FreightLink score identically on our rubric (7.1 out of 10) for load board software; Amazon Relay sits at #7 and FreightLink at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
FreightLink offers carrier search; Amazon Relay doesn't publish it. On mobile apps, Amazon Relay gives you Both where FreightLink offers Android. FreightLink offers api access; Amazon Relay doesn't publish it.
Amazon Relay is the better fit for carriers wanting free booking and trip operations. FreightLink is the better fit for free freight booking with compliance workflows.
- Amazon Relay fits best
Carriers wanting free booking and trip operations
- FreightLink fits best
Free freight booking with compliance workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Amazon Relay 7.1/10 Visit ↗ | FreightLink 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #7 in Load Board Software | #8 in Load Board Software |
| Best for | Carriers wanting free booking and trip operations | Free freight booking with compliance workflows |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Android |
| Support | Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Amazon Relay 2/4 · FreightLink 4/4 | ||
| Carrier search | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Booking workflow | ✓ | ✓ |
| Load alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile apps | Both | Android |
| Load posting limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Amazon Relay is a web portal and mobile app for trucking companies, carriers, owner-operators, and drivers. Approved carriers can search and filter Amazon spot freight by route, equipment, load type, driver type, stops, and trip length,… Read the review → |
FreightLink is a web-based load board for carriers, brokers, dispatchers, and shippers handling sprinter van and box truck freight. Its workflow covers load posting and management, load search, booking, carrier verification, compliance… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Amazon Relay — where it wins
- Free access includes spot freight search, booking, contracts, blocks, and auctions.
- Post A Truck matches trucks, trailers, drivers, and rate criteria to loads.
- Mobile apps support alerts, navigation, trip management, and digital documents.
Where it doesn't
- Carrier access requires application, approval, safety, insurance, and identity checks.
- Operations are centered on Amazon freight workflows.
- Load search and booking focus on available Amazon freight.
FreightLink — where it wins
- Free approved-member access with no hidden fees or credit card required
- Combines carrier search, booking, compliance review, and document generation
- REST API connects with TMS platforms and supports Android access
Where it doesn't
- Membership requires carrier and broker application approval
- The network is positioned for U.S.-only freight activity
- Platform access is listed for web and Android rather than broader mobile coverage
- Amazon Relay7.1/10 · Free plan
Free Amazon freight search, booking, and trip operations for approved carriers.
Visit Amazon RelayFull verdict → - FreightLink7.1/10 · Free plan
A free, approval-based freight network with booking, compliance, documents, and TMS connectivity.
Visit FreightLinkFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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