123Loadboard vs DAT One: Load Board Prices & Plans Compared (2026)

Updated October 31, 2026 · By the TruckingStack team · How we research

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DAT is the board most brokers post to first, and 123Loadboard is the one owner-operators usually look at when DAT’s higher tiers feel expensive. The real question is not which board is “better” but whether DAT’s extra rate data and reach are worth roughly $20 to $110 a month more for the lanes you run.

Short answer

123Loadboard fits if you want the lowest monthly cost while you build a broker list.
DAT One fits if you want lane rate history to negotiate (Enhanced and up).
Starting price in our directory: 123Loadboard $39/mo; DAT One $59/mo (Standard).

123Loadboard vs DAT: side by side

	123Loadboard	DAT One
Cheapest plan	Standard $39/mo	Standard $59/mo
Plan ladder	$39 / $59 / $79	$59 / $149 / $169 / $259 / $339
Free trial	5-day free trial on carrier plans	Not shown on the plans page
Contract	“No contracts. No hidden fees.”	Not stated on the plans page
Who the pricing is for	Prices valid for fleets of up to 10 trucks	Pro aimed at 1-3 trucks; Select 3+; Office 10+
Rate data	Rate Check lane insights and historical rate trends in the feature chart (tier split on vendor site)	15-day average lane rates from Enhanced ($149); 7-day lane rates on Pro ($169)
Broker payment info	Credit scores and days-to-pay in the feature chart	DAT Assurance payment-support credit: $250 on Pro, $500 on Select
Trip tools	PC*Miler routing and tolls, IFTA mileage calculator, Trip Builder for multi-load trips	TriHaul routing, LaneMakers, Market Conditions
Mobile	Web and mobile app on all plans	DAT One app with every plan
Our directory’s “best for”	Owner-operators	Owner-operators & small fleets

From each company’s own website (see sources below), checked October 31, 2026. We have not tested either product, and neither company paid for this comparison.

When 123Loadboard makes more sense

You want the lowest monthly cost while you build a broker list.
You want to try before paying (5-day trial).
You like built-in routing, toll and IFTA mileage tools.

123Loadboard details →

When DAT One makes more sense

You want lane rate history to negotiate (Enhanced and up).
You run 1-3 trucks and want payment-support credit on Pro.
Your lanes are where most brokers post on DAT first.

DAT One details →

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Frequently asked questions

Is 123Loadboard cheaper than DAT?

Yes, on published prices. 123Loadboard’s carrier plans are $39, $59 and $79 a month. DAT One starts at $59 (Standard), and its rate-data tiers are $149 and $169.

Does 123Loadboard have a free trial?

Its pricing page lists a 5-day free trial on each carrier plan (checked Oct 31, 2026).

Can I run both?

Many owner-operators pair one paid board with free sources. Running 123Loadboard Standard ($39) plus DAT One Standard ($59) costs $98 a month at list prices, which is less than DAT Enhanced alone ($149).

Sources

123Loadboard carrier pricing (checked Oct 31, 2026)
DAT load board plans (checked Oct 31, 2026)

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