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VerifyCarrier vs DAT CarrierWatch

DAT CarrierWatch is built for enterprise freight brokers with $100K+ budgets. VerifyCarrier is built for developers and growing logistics companies.

Feature Comparison

FeatureVerifyCarrierDAT CarrierWatch
Starting Price
$0/mo
100 lookups free
~$10,000/year
Enterprise only
API Access
REST JSON API
Limited API
Free Tier
100 lookups/mo
No free tier
Python SDK
Node.js SDK
Excel Add-in
Data SourceFMCSA USDOT
Public Data Portal		FMCSA + Proprietary
Documentation
Interactive docs
PDF manuals
Setup Time
5 minutes
Self-service signup
2-4 weeks
Sales process + contract
SupportEmail + DocsDedicated Account Manager

When to Choose Each Option

Choose VerifyCarrier if you:

  • Need a developer-friendly REST API
  • Want to start for free and scale up
  • Need Python/Node.js SDKs
  • Building a logistics platform/TMS
  • Want transparent, affordable pricing

Choose DAT CarrierWatch if you:

  • Are a Fortune 500 enterprise
  • Need proprietary risk scoring
  • Want bundled DAT load board access
  • Need dedicated account management
  • Have budget for enterprise software

Pricing: $49/mo vs $10,000/year

DAT CarrierWatch is designed for large freight brokers processing thousands of loads per month. Annual contracts start around $10,000/year and scale based on volume.

VerifyCarrier offers the same core FMCSA data (safety ratings, insurance status, DOT compliance) at a fraction of the cost. Our Starter plan is $49/month with no annual commitment.

Bottom line: VerifyCarrier provides 90% of the functionality at 5% of the cost.

Both services access the same public FMCSA data. The difference is pricing and developer experience.

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