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Head-to-head · Dock Scheduling Software

SimpleDock vs C3 Reservations

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score SimpleDock #3 in Dock Scheduling Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit SimpleDock
C3 Reservations #6 in Dock Scheduling Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit C3 Solutions

SimpleDock leads on 0 checks, C3 Reservations on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSimpleDock · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly SimpleDock
  • Most featuresC3 Reservations · 5 of 5

SimpleDock scores higher on our rubric for dock scheduling software: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

SimpleDock is the better fit for small teams wanting free scheduling and integrations. C3 Reservations is the better fit for mature operations needing deep scheduling controls.

  • SimpleDock fits best

    Small teams wanting free scheduling and integrations

  • C3 Reservations fits best

    Mature operations needing deep scheduling controls

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Side by side

Feature SimpleDock 9.1/10 Visit ↗ C3 Reservations 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #3 in Dock Scheduling Software #6 in Dock Scheduling Software
Best for Small teams wanting free scheduling and integrations Mature operations needing deep scheduling controls
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $49/site/mo Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 4 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SimpleDock 4/5 · C3 Reservations 5/5
Dock door scheduling ✓ ✓
Carrier self-service ✓ ✓
Appointment requests ✓ ✓
Driver check-in ✓ ✓
Recurring appointments Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Dock door limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported load types Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Free booking links support carrier self-service without account creation
  • Approval, check-in, and dwell tracking cover core dock workflows
  • Google Calendar, Slack, Zapier, webhooks, REST API, and MCP server
  • 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
  • Pro pricing is charged per location per month
  • Analytics and custom appointment fields are Pro features
  • Google Calendar, Slack, and Zapier integrations are on Pro
  • 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

SimpleDock is dock appointment scheduling software for warehouses, distribution centers, 3PLs, and other facilities with loading docks. Teams configure locations, dock doors, operating hours, appointment types, capacity, and scheduling…

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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…

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  1. SimpleDockDock Scheduling Software 9.1Free plan
  2. C3 ReservationsDock Scheduling Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SimpleDock — where it wins

    • Free booking links support carrier self-service without account creation
    • Approval, check-in, and dwell tracking cover core dock workflows
    • Google Calendar, Slack, Zapier, webhooks, REST API, and MCP server

    Where it doesn't

    • Pro pricing is charged per location per month
    • Analytics and custom appointment fields are Pro features
    • Google Calendar, Slack, and Zapier integrations are on Pro

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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