DockSync vs C3 Reservations

DockSync9.0Visit C3 Reservations8.8Visit

Higher score DockSync #4 in Dock Scheduling Software 9.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit DockSync

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C3 Reservations #6 in Dock Scheduling Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit C3 Solutions

• DockSync fits best

  Small sites wanting low-cost full workflows

• C3 Reservations fits best

  Mature operations needing deep scheduling controls

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Side by side

Feature	DockSync 9.0/10 Visit ↗	C3 Reservations 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#4 in Dock Scheduling Software	#6 in Dock Scheduling Software
Best for	Small sites wanting low-cost full workflows	Mature operations needing deep scheduling controls
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	£79/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Live chat	Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DockSync 5/5 · C3 Reservations 5/5
Dock door scheduling	✓	✓
Carrier self-service	✓	✓
Appointment requests	✓	✓
Driver check-in	✓	✓
Recurring appointments	✓	✓
Specs
Dock door limit	8 doors	Not checked yet
Supported load types	Both	Both
Our review
Pros	Combines inbound, outbound, returns, and bay scheduling in one calendar. Supplier self-booking, approvals, and QR check-in reduce coordination work. Live bay visibility, reporting, CSV export, and API access support operations teams.	Drag-and-drop dock-door scheduling with inbound and outbound appointments Carrier and supplier self-service booking through a web portal Rules, recurring appointments, reporting, and TMS/WMS/ERP integrations
Cons	Starter supports only one warehouse and up to eight bays. Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published. Growth and Enterprise features may exceed the needs of very small sites.	Pricing requires a sales conversation Implementation and annual usage fees vary by usage volume Its broad controls may exceed the needs of simple scheduling teams
Our verdict	DockSync is browser-based dock scheduling software for warehouse operators and logistics teams. It brings inbound deliveries, outbound collections, returns, bay assignments, supplier self-booking, driver check-in, and operational reporting… Read the review →	C3 Reservations is a web-based dock appointment scheduling system for distribution centers, warehouses, grocery operations, 3PLs, and other logistics teams. It supports both inbound and outbound appointments, with dock-door scheduling… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• DockSync — where it wins

  • Combines inbound, outbound, returns, and bay scheduling in one calendar.
  • Supplier self-booking, approvals, and QR check-in reduce coordination work.
  • Live bay visibility, reporting, CSV export, and API access support operations teams.

  Where it doesn't

  • Starter supports only one warehouse and up to eight bays.
  • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published.
  • Growth and Enterprise features may exceed the needs of very small sites.

• C3 Reservations — where it wins

  • Drag-and-drop dock-door scheduling with inbound and outbound appointments
  • Carrier and supplier self-service booking through a web portal
  • Rules, recurring appointments, reporting, and TMS/WMS/ERP integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Implementation and annual usage fees vary by usage volume
  • Its broad controls may exceed the needs of simple scheduling teams

• DockSync9.0/10 · 30-day trial

  A focused dock workflow platform with strong self-service tools, but Starter is limited to eight bays.

  Visit DockSyncFull verdict →
• C3 Reservations8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  Deep dock scheduling and carrier self-service for complex logistics operations.

  Visit C3 SolutionsFull verdict →