SimpleDock
SimpleDock: A practical free-to-start dock scheduler with strong connectivity options. Ranked #3 of 24 in Dock Scheduling Software by our editors (9.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small teams wanting free scheduling and integrations.
At a glance
- Editor score9.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSmall teams wanting free scheduling and integrations
- Free planYes
- Paid from$49/site/mo
- Dock door schedulingYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on SimpleDock
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 rules, then share booking links with carriers. Carriers can book without an account or app, while operators manage approvals, alternate-time proposals, rejections, driver check-in, dwell tracking, notifications, and a live TV-mode dock board. It supports both inbound and outbound appointment types.
The published plans show a straightforward freemium structure. The Free plan costs $0 per month and includes a shareable booking link plus email and SMS notifications. Pro costs $49 USD per location per month, billed monthly, and adds unlimited locations, unlimited team members, analytics and conversion insights, custom appointment fields, Google Calendar sync, and Slack and Zapier integrations. That makes Free a useful starting point for core booking and communication, while Pro is aimed at teams that need broader operational coverage, reporting, and multi-location administration.
Connectivity is a major part of SimpleDock’s fit. Alongside Google Calendar, Slack, and Zapier, the product supports custom webhooks, a REST API, and an MCP server, with web and API platforms available. These options suit teams that want dock scheduling to connect with calendars, notifications, automation, or internal systems. Choose SimpleDock if carrier self-service, approval workflows, check-in, dwell tracking, and integration flexibility are priorities. Teams seeking a narrower appointment calendar or a workflow that does not require dock-door capacity and operational tracking may prefer a simpler scheduling product.
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SimpleDock pricing
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SimpleDock fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $49/site/mo |
| Dock door scheduling | Yes |
| Carrier self-service | Yes |
| Appointment requests | Yes |
| Driver check-in | Yes |
| Recurring appointments | Not verified |
| Dock door limit | Not verified |
| Supported load types | Both |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Google Calendar, Slack, Zapier, Custom webhooks See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | simpledock.ai |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
SimpleDock integrations
SimpleDock lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Google Calendar
- Slack
- Zapier
- Custom webhooks
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Alternatives to SimpleDock
- DataDocksA broad dock and yard platform for large sites with mobile and integration needs.9.4
- ProDocksA low-cost dock scheduling option with self-service booking and live dock visibility.9.2
- DockSyncA focused dock workflow platform with strong self-service tools, but Starter is limited to eight bays.9.0
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