Mid-market TMS
The free Rose Rocket alternative for owner-operators and small carriers
Rose Rocket starts at Mid-market/quote-based, no free tier. Rigbird is free for one truck, with IFTA, dispatch, and broker invoicing built in. No credit card, no onboarding call, ready in about five minutes.
Side by side
Rigbird vs Rose Rocket
| Feature | Rigbird | Rose Rocket |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free for 1 truck / $29/mo for fleets | Mid-market/quote-based |
| Free tier | Yes, genuinely free for 1 truck | No |
| IFTA filing | Built-in IFTA calculator + quarterly worksheets | Not built in |
| Load dispatch board | Yes, included | Yes, advanced |
| Broker invoicing | Yes (Fleet plan) | Yes |
| Setup time | About 5 minutes, browser-based | Days, setup assistance needed |
Competitor figures from public sources and user reviews, June 2026.
What people like about Rose Rocket
- Clean, well-designed interface for dispatch teams
- Customer portal lets shippers track loads directly
- Strong load board and carrier relationship tools
Common complaints
- Priced for mid-market companies, not solo operators
- No built-in IFTA calculator
- Setup takes days and requires hands-on assistance
Why small carriers pick Rigbird
Reasons owner-operators choose Rigbird over Rose Rocket
- Free for owner-operators, no quote process required
- IFTA built in from day one
- Self-service setup in about five minutes
Questions
Common switching questions
Rose Rocket targets mid-market carriers and brokerages. Solo operators usually find it over-specified and priced beyond what a single-truck business needs.
Ready to switch from Rose Rocket?
Free forever for solo owner-operators. No credit card. Set up in about five minutes.