Compare DAT Load Board and SONAR 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $145.00 Per Month
No pricing available
DAT Load Board
Star Rating
(69)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $145.00 Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSONAR
Star Rating
(115)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that DAT Load Board excels in ease of use with a score of 9.5, making it highly accessible for small businesses, while SONAR's ease of use score of 7.6 indicates a steeper learning curve, which some users find challenging.
- Reviewers mention that DAT Load Board's carrier management features, particularly the Carrier Information and Evaluation scores of 9.1 and 9.2 respectively, provide comprehensive insights, whereas SONAR's lower scores of 7.5 and 8.5 suggest less robust capabilities in this area.
- G2 users highlight DAT Load Board's strong performance in load tracking with a score of 8.3, which is crucial for real-time updates, while SONAR lacks a dedicated load tracking feature, leading to potential gaps in visibility for users.
- Reviewers say that DAT Load Board's freight matching feature scores an impressive 8.9, allowing for efficient load assignments, whereas SONAR's performance in this area is not as strong, with users noting difficulties in matching loads effectively.
- Users on G2 appreciate DAT Load Board's high-quality support, scoring 9.0, which is often cited as a key factor in user satisfaction, while SONAR's support score of 9.4 is commendable but does not address the same level of personalized assistance that DAT Load Board offers.
- Reviewers mention that DAT Load Board's analytics capabilities, particularly in Carrier Performance with a score of 9.1, provide actionable insights, while SONAR's analytics features, such as Predictive Analytics scoring only 7.4, may not meet the needs of users looking for in-depth data analysis.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DAT Load Board
Broker Packages
Starting at $145.00
Per Month
Build your brokerage. Expand your network, cover any load, move freight faster, and find accurate insights.
- Express - $145/month
- Power - Select Broker - $260/month
- Power - Office Broker - $395/month
SONAR
No pricing availableFree Trial
DAT Load Board
Free Trial is available
SONAR
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
57
8.7
99
Ease of Use
9.4
62
7.6
101
Ease of Setup
9.2
32
8.6
57
Ease of Admin
8.5
9
8.7
32
Quality of Support
8.8
55
9.4
96
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
8
8.9
31
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
59
9.4
94
Features by Category
Analytics
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
29
Not enough data
8.3
27
Warehouse Management
Not enough data
8.0
29
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Carrier Management
9.1
32
Feature Not Available
9.2
32
7.8
46
9.1
32
7.7
48
Freight Modes
Feature Not Available
8.3
45
8.5
32
7.7
48
9.0
32
7.9
44
Customer Management
8.8
30
Feature Not Available
8.7
31
8.0
45
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Load Boarding Software
8.1
41
Not enough data
8.3
46
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
Analytics
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.4
42
Not enough data
Logistics Intelligence Software
Not enough data
7.6
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
6.5
48
Not enough data
6.6
48
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DAT Load Board and SONAR are categorized as Freight Management
Unique Categories
DAT Load Board is categorized as Load Board
SONAR is categorized as Logistics Intelligence and Supply Chain Planning
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DAT Load Board
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SONAR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
52.2%
Logistics and Supply Chain
32.8%
Building Materials
4.5%
Consulting
3.0%
Manufacturing
1.5%
Other
6.0%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
41.2%
Logistics and Supply Chain
41.2%
Food & Beverages
4.4%
Manufacturing
1.8%
Information Technology and Services
1.8%
Other
9.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
DAT Load Board
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Milo B.
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
Its easy to use with so many features at fingertips.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Eric S.
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
They are essentially the "Craigslist" of the freight world and allow many double brokers and scam artists to use their platform. DAT takes zero responsibility for their platform driving up fraud issues. In addition- during a down market they are raising...
SONAR
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Sonar has a lot of helpful features and data that make it easier to make informed decisions.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Kevin D.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Sonar could improve their pricing to get more competitive
Milo B.
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
Its easy to use with so many features at fingertips.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Sonar has a lot of helpful features and data that make it easier to make informed decisions.
Eric S.
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
They are essentially the "Craigslist" of the freight world and allow many double brokers and scam artists to use their platform. DAT takes zero responsibility for their platform driving up fraud issues. In addition- during a down market they are raising...
Kevin D.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Sonar could improve their pricing to get more competitive
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