# DAT Freight & Analytics vs Flexport

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** DAT Freight & Analytics

| Attribute | DAT Freight & Analytics | Flexport |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 52.2 (54% (medium)) | 35.2 (39% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"DAT Freight & Analytics provides a digital network for freight matching and logistics management, enabling carriers, brokers, and shippers to access load boards, real-time market data, load tracking, fleet compliance, and financial services such as factoring. The platform combines marketplace functionality with analytics and operational compliance tools designed for the trucking industry. It is indexed under Logistics & TMS Software.","source":"https://www.dat.com","question":"What is DAT Freight & Analytics?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"DAT Freight & Analytics is a paid product; published pricing starts at $59 per month. It is sold across 4 plans (Carrier Express, Carrier Select, Carrier Office and Broker Load Board). There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.dat.com/pricing","question":"How much does DAT Freight & Analytics cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to DAT Freight & Analytics. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.dat.com","question":"What platforms does DAT Freight & Analytics support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for DAT Freight & Analytics, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.dat.com","question":"Can DAT Freight & Analytics be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"DAT Freight & Analytics is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.dat.com","question":"Where is DAT Freight & Analytics available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"End-to-end supply chain logistics platform offering freight forwarding, fulfillment, customs brokerage, and supply chain visibility solutions. It is indexed under Logistics & TMS Software.","source":"https://www.flexport.com","question":"What is Flexport?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Flexport does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.flexport.com","question":"How much does Flexport cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Flexport. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.flexport.com","question":"What platforms does Flexport support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Flexport, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.flexport.com","question":"Can Flexport be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Flexport. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Flexport not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.flexport.com/products/compliance-certification/","question":"What security certifications does Flexport have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Subscription-based service providing carriers and brokers access to a large network of available freight loads, real-time market data, and tools for managing transportation operations through web and mobile applications. | A software service enabling companies to manage and track shipments globally across multiple transportation methods. Uses artificial intelligence to optimize routing and carrier selection while providing real-time visibility into goods in transit and automating customs documentation. |
| features.capabilities | `{"soc2":false,"modes":"truck","iso27001":false,"eld_fmcsa":true,"deployment":"cloud","edi_support":false,"customs_trade":false,"pricing_model":"subscription","target_segment":"carrier","erp_integration":false,"primary_function":"visibility","realtime_visibility":true,"carrier_rate_network":true}` | `{"modes":"multimodal","deployment":"cloud","customs_trade":true,"pricing_model":"quote","target_segment":"shipper","primary_function":"tms","realtime_visibility":true,"carrier_rate_network":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"TMS platforms","native":true,"category":"tms","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"Shopify"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Standard","summary":"$59/month","features":["Access up to 500 load searches and truck posts per month","Load counts by state to find market advantages","LaneMakers Tool (Basic) to identify active companies on your lanes","DAT One mobile app included"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":59,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Entry-level plan for owner-operators with basic load board access","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"load_searches":"500/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enhanced","summary":"$149/month","features":["All Standard features","7-day average spot market rates for van, reefer, and flatbed","TriHaul routing tool for high-demand market discovery","Prefer and Block search customization","Ability to run 3 searches simultaneously","DAT Assurance payment protection credit up to $250"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":149,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Mid-level plan for owner-operators with expanded search and rate capabilities","contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $59/month for carriers","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.dat.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-05T12:38:26.539Z","startingPrice":{"amount":59,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"quote","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.flexport.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T16:48:32.698Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | quote |
| pricing.price_level | mid | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":59,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.dat.com/fleet-compliance | https://www.flexport.com/products/compliance-certification/ |

## Capabilities (Logistics & TMS Software)

| Capability | DAT Freight & Analytics | Flexport |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Primary function | Supply-chain visibility | TMS |
| **Interoperability** |  |  |
| EDI support (X12/EDIFACT) | ✗ | - |
| Real-time tracking / visibility | ✓ | ✓ |
| Carrier / rate integration network | ✓ | ✓ |
| ERP integration (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite) | ✗ | - |
| **Coverage** |  |  |
| Transport modes supported | Truckload / LTL (road) | Multi-modal |
| Customs / global trade compliance | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| ELD / FMCSA compliant (telematics) | ✓ | - |
| SOC 2 (Type II) | ✗ | - |
| ISO 27001 certified | ✗ | - |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Subscription / per seat | Quote / contact sales |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Cloud / SaaS | Cloud / SaaS |
| **Market** |  |  |
| Target segment | Carrier / fleet | Shipper / BCO |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:01:30.509Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*