Head-to-Head Comparison · 2026
Purpose-built freight brokerage OS vs. multi-modal shipper TMS

HatchOS vs MercuryGate

MercuryGate (now rebranding to Infios) was built for Fortune 500 shippers, not freight brokers. HatchOS is built for exactly how you operate — agent model, commission splits, AI employees, white-label.

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Side-by-Side Feature Comparison

20+ capabilities across AI, operations, finance, compliance, and pricing. Hover any row for detail.

Feature MercuryGate HatchOS ✦
AI Capabilities
Native AI employees ? Not built in 6 defined roles (Dash, Mark, Lena, Rex, Shield, Knox)
AI copilot ? No conversational AI assistant Hatch AI across all modules
AI tender extraction ? Manual entry required Native — parse email tenders automatically
Predictive analytics ? Weather-adjusted routing, fuel optimization In development
Autonomous carrier outreach ? Manual carrier engagement Built into carrier management AI role
Multi-Tenant & Team Architecture
True agent isolation ? Configurable but complex Agents see only their loads, out of box
Multi-brand support ? Not publicly offered Unlimited brands per tenant
Office hierarchy ? Organizational units available Offices, brands, agents — all scoped
White-label platform ? Enterprise-only, not publicly available Your logo, domain, brand throughout
Role-level permissions ? Role-based access available 6 granular role levels
Financial Backbone
Agent commission automation ? Not built for agent model brokerages Auto-calculated per load + period close
Vendor payables (True COGS) ? Available but requires configuration Native vendor payables + True COGS
Factor routing ? Not a core feature Native factor associations + ACH routing
Settlement workflow ? Financial audit tools available One-click agent + vendor settlements
Commission periods (locking) ? No period-close locking for broker agents Margin locked on period close
Compliance & Risk
FMCSA authority check ? Carrier management tools available Native real-time lookup
Insurance tracking ? Freight audit tools Automated expiry alerts
Double-broker detection ? Not available Pattern detection built in
Pricing, Implementation & Support
Pricing model ? $500/user/mo (10-user = $4,500/mo) Per-seat, transparent, lower rate
Setup / implementation fees ? $5,000–$50,000 implementation cost None
Time-to-deploy ? 4–6 weeks minimum; enterprise orgs longer 14 days — concierge migration
Contract terms ? Custom enterprise contracts Month-to-month, no lock-in
Rebranding risk ? Actively rebranding to Infios (Körber acquisition) Stable — no rebrand in progress

Where It Actually Matters

The capabilities that decide whether this switch is right for you.

The $450/User/Month Reality

MercuryGate's published pricing structure runs $500/month for 1 user, scaling to $4,500/month for 10 users — that's $450 per seat. Add implementation costs of $5,000–$50,000 and annual enterprise contracts, and the first-year cost for a 15-person team can exceed $100,000. HatchOS charges $199/seat/month (Starter) with no setup fees and no annual lock-in.

Source: ITQlick MercuryGate pricing analysis

MercuryGate Is Now Infios — Mid-Implementation Risk

In 2023, MercuryGate was acquired by Körber Supply Chain Software and is actively rebranding to Infios. For brokerages mid-implementation or mid-contract, this creates real uncertainty: product roadmap changes, support team turnover, and potential pricing restructuring. HatchOS is independently operated with a direct relationship between product and customer.

Source: Infios press release

Built for Shippers, Retrofitted for Brokers

MercuryGate's design philosophy is multi-modal shipper management — all freight modes (parcel, LTL, TL, air, ocean, rail, intermodal) on a single platform. That breadth adds complexity a pure freight brokerage doesn't need. Features like dock utilization management, yard management, and international customs are table stakes for a Fortune 500 shipper; they're noise for a freight broker running an agent model.

AI: Analytics vs. Autonomous Action

MercuryGate offers predictive analytics — weather-adjusted routing, fuel efficiency optimization, disruption prediction. These are reporting tools. HatchOS ships AI employees: autonomous roles that take actions on your behalf (dispatching, carrier outreach, compliance screening, tender extraction) without requiring a human trigger for each task.

Agent Commissions: The Feature MercuryGate Doesn't Have

If your brokerage operates on an agent model — independent agents working under your authority and earning commission splits — you need a platform designed for that. MercuryGate's financial toolkit is oriented toward shipper freight audit and cost optimization. HatchOS auto-calculates agent commissions per load, manages multi-agent split contracts, closes periods with margin locking, and gives agents real-time visibility into their own statements.

Proof It Works

Real results from real freight brokerages running on HatchOS.

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Real operators, real numbers. Logo wall, NPS aggregate, operator testimonials.

HTG Case Study →

898 shipments, 724 carriers, 52% faster deal closing on HatchOS.

AI Employees →

Six defined AI roles running freight ops autonomously — not chatbots.

Transparent Pricing →

Per-seat, published, no surprises. Compare to anything on the market.

About HatchOS →

Built by freight brokers, operated by brokers — not a generic SaaS product.

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Who Should Make the Switch

If any of these describe your situation, switching is the right call.

Pricing at 15 Seats

A typical mid-size freight brokerage team.

MercuryGate

$6,750+ /mo

~$450/user/month at 10 users. Implementation adds $5,000–$50,000. Enterprise contracts required.

HatchOS

$2,985 /mo

$199/seat/mo (Starter). No setup fees, no implementation surcharge. Month-to-month.

Annual difference: ~$48,000–$80,000/year in favor of HatchOS at 15 seats (including implementation savings)  ·  Full pricing breakdown →
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Related Resources

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