Browsing vs posting: what is free
- Free: Load boards can be browsed without an account. Visitors see the route, dates, equipment and price of each load, but not the poster’s contact details.
- Paid: Posting loads is restricted to active paid subscribers and valid trials: the load is posted from a broker account — shippers and forwarders use the same account type — of a verified company, and is published in that account’s own markets.
- Broker and shipper contact details on a load are shown only to members with a fully paid, active subscription. A trial gives access to the platform but not to load contact details.
GigFreight prices
| Market | Standard / month | Elite / month | How it starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | €79 | €129 | Every plan starts with a 3-day free trial; you can cancel before it ends. |
| United Kingdom | £67 | £109 | Every plan starts with a 3-day free trial; you can cancel before it ends. |
| United States | $29.99 | $129 | The Standard monthly plan starts with 3 days for $1, then $29.99 a month. |
| Turkey | €79 | €129 | Every plan starts with a 3-day free trial; you can cancel before it ends. |
Published prices of other load boards
| Provider | Market | Published price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAT | USA | Carrier plans $59–$339/month; broker plans $159–$449/month | dat.com/load-boards |
| Truckstop | USA | Carrier plans $42–$299/month; broker plans $109–$369/month | truckstop.com/product/load-board/pricing |
| 123Loadboard | USA/Canada | $39, $59 or $79/month, 10-day free trial | 123loadboard.com/pricing |
| Cargopedia | Europe | Free plan (no contact details); paid plans €60–€115 per 6 or 12 months | cargopedia.net/plans |
| 123cargo | South-east Europe | €105/month or €270 per 3 months | 123cargo.eu |
| Trans.eu | Europe | Private freight exchange from €240/month (net); other plans not shown publicly | trans.eu/en/price-list |
| TIMOCOM | Europe | Not published | timocom.co.uk |
| Teleroute | Europe | Not published (“fixed fee”) | teleroute.com |
Plans are not like-for-like: user counts, contract terms, credit checks and included tools differ. Compare what each plan includes, not only the price.
What changes the price
- Number of users or trucks on the account.
- Contract length — quarterly and annual plans usually cost less per month.
- Extras such as credit reports, payment guarantees, tracking and rate data.
- Whether contact details are included — some free tiers show loads but hide contacts.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free load boards?
Some providers offer free tiers or free load posting, usually with limits such as hidden contact details. GigFreight lets anyone browse loads for free; contact details need a paid membership.
Does GigFreight charge per load?
No. It is a flat membership fee per account; there is no commission on loads.
Your next step
Looking for loads? Check the routes, then browse the board for your market.
What you get
- Free, without an account: browse the load and vehicle boards.
- After registering: a 3-day trial (card required). Verified companies can post loads.
- Broker contact details unlock with the first payment of your plan.
Related
- GigFreight pricing
- How to choose a freight exchange
- What is a freight exchange?
- Road freight rate indexes in Europe
Facts on this page last checked 2026-10-14.