How much does freight quoting software cost?

From around US$45–85 per user per month for small-forwarder TMS platforms to US$1,000+ per month for AI inbox tools; Laneworks is A$1,500–7,500 a month by quote volume (150 to 1,500 requests), with unlimited users.

Compare the pricing model, not just the number: per seat, per transaction or a monthly plan by volume. Per-transaction pricing makes every quote cost money, including the ones you lose.

Full guide: Best freight quoting software for small forwarders (2026).

How pricing models compare

• Per user: common for quoting modules in forwarding platforms. Cheap for one person, expensive as the sales team grows.
• Per shipment or transaction: scales with volume; costs rise in a busy month even if margins don't.
• Monthly plan by volume: one price for a band of quote requests however many people use it, which suits teams that share a quotes@ inbox.

What to count besides the subscription

Setup time (who builds the rate sheet and templates), integration work, training, and how many quotes still need retyping. A tool that costs less but leaves half the quote to be typed by hand can cost more in staff time. The useful number is cost per quote answered: monthly price divided by quotes handled.

Laneworks is a monthly plan by quote volume (A$1,500 for up to 150 requests, A$3,500 for 500, A$7,500 for 1,500) with unlimited users; see pricing.