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Head-to-head · Yard Management Software

YardView vs C3 Yard

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score YardView #2 in Yard Management Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 7 features Visit YardView
C3 Yard #6 in Yard Management Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 7 features Visit C3 Solutions

YardView leads on 0 checks, C3 Yard on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreYardView · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresYardView · 6 of 7

YardView scores higher on our rubric for yard management software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

YardView is the better fit for established operations needing reporting depth. C3 Yard is the better fit for multi-site yards needing visual coordination.

  • YardView fits best

    Established operations needing reporting depth

  • C3 Yard fits best

    Multi-site yards needing visual coordination

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Side by side

Feature YardView 9.1/10 Visit ↗ C3 Yard 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #2 in Yard Management Software #6 in Yard Management Software
Best for Established operations needing reporting depth Multi-site yards needing visual coordination
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone · 24/7 Email, Phone, Tickets · 24/7
Compliance SSO/SAML ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 8 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features YardView 6/7 · C3 Yard 5/7
Gate check-in ✓ ✓
Trailer inventory ✓ ✓
Yard map ✓ ✓
Dock-door management ✓ ✓
Driver self-service ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Sensor tracking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines yard maps, gates, docks, moves, alerts, and reporting
  • Connects with SAP, WMS, TMS, ERP, APIs, and web services
  • Supports trailer, container, equipment, and yard-activity visibility
  • Configurable Yard View shows trailer locations and supports drag-and-drop movement
  • Rule-based shunter assignment helps coordinate tasks and optimize yard activity
  • APIs, web services and SFTP connect with TMS, WMS, RTV and ERP systems
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Available on the web platform
  • May be more than smaller operations need
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published plan
  • Implementation includes a one-time fee and annual subscription commitment
  • Its positioning favors high-volume yards over smaller operations
Our verdict

YardView is a cloud-based yard management system from Vector for logistics, manufacturing, transportation, warehouse, and 3PL operations. It brings trailer, container, equipment, and yard-activity visibility into one system, with tools for…

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C3 Yard is a SaaS yard management system for retail, parcel, manufacturing, distribution and other large-yard operations. It brings gate check-in, pre-arrival visibility, gate-pass printing, trailer and tractor tracking, dock-door…

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  1. YardViewYard Management Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. C3 YardYard Management Software 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • YardView — where it wins

    • Combines yard maps, gates, docks, moves, alerts, and reporting
    • Connects with SAP, WMS, TMS, ERP, APIs, and web services
    • Supports trailer, container, equipment, and yard-activity visibility

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation
    • Available on the web platform
    • May be more than smaller operations need

  • C3 Yard — where it wins

    • Configurable Yard View shows trailer locations and supports drag-and-drop movement
    • Rule-based shunter assignment helps coordinate tasks and optimize yard activity
    • APIs, web services and SFTP connect with TMS, WMS, RTV and ERP systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published plan
    • Implementation includes a one-time fee and annual subscription commitment
    • Its positioning favors high-volume yards over smaller operations

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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