# DropHaul vs Basestation: Portable Toilet Software Compared _Source: https://www.drophaul.app/compare/basestation_ Basestation is built for multi-service waste haulers. DropHaul goes deeper on portable sanitation with QR unit scanning, a native offline app, AutoShare, and two-way customer chat. Basestation is waste hauling software for operators that run roll-off, commercial, residential, portable toilet, septic, and aggregate lines together. It tracks where assets are and how long they have been out. DropHaul is focused on portable sanitation, with published pricing, QR unit scanning, a native offline app, AutoShare lifecycle updates, and two-way texting. Last reviewed: October 25, 2026. ## At a glance - **Basestation pricing:** Quote only. There is no public pricing page. - **DropHaul pricing:** Free plan, then $149 / $299 / $599 per month. Flat per tier with no per-seat fees; trucks, units, and team members are capped by tier (2, 10, and 25 trucks). - **Basestation is best for:** Haulers running several service lines, such as roll-off, front-load, and portable toilets, from one system. - **Category:** Waste hauling software ## Feature comparison | Capability | DropHaul | Basestation | | --- | --- | --- | | Published pricing | Yes: Published: free plan, then $149 / $299 / $599 per month | No: Quote only | | Contract and trial | Yes: No contract or required setup fee; 14-day trial on paid plans | Not documented: Not published | | Built for portable sanitation | Yes, built only for portable sanitation | Partial: Multi-service waste haulers, including portable toilets | | Unit tracking with QR or barcode scans | Yes: QR and barcode scanning for every unit (Pro and up) | Partial: Asset map with time on site; QR scanning not documented | | Route optimization | Yes: Road-aware optimization with monthly credits (Starter and up) | Yes: "Intelligent route optimization" | | Native mobile app | Yes: Native iPhone, iPad, and iPhone Duo app; Android coming soon | Not documented: Driver app advertised; no App Store listing found | | Offline driver app | Yes: Full driver workflow without signal; syncs on reconnect | Not documented | | Automatic customer updates across the job | Yes: AutoShare texts or emails customers automatically from quote to payment (Pro and up) | Not documented | | Two-way customer texting | Yes: Threaded SMS and email chat from your own number (Pro and up) | Not documented | | QuickBooks Online | Yes: Invoice push on Starter; two-way sync on Pro and up | Not documented | | Telematics and fuel cards | Yes: Samsara, Motive, Geotab, Verizon Connect (1 on Pro, all four on Fleet); WEX and Fuelman on Fleet | Not documented | | Official MCP server for AI assistants | Yes: Official MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI assistants | Not documented | ## Where Basestation is strong - One system across roll-off, front-load, curbside, portable toilets, septic, and aggregate. - Asset tracking that shows how long units have been out and reminds you when they need to move. - Automatic extra-day rental fees, online ordering, and per-customer pricing. - Built by people who worked at a large North American hauler. ## Where DropHaul is different ### Built for portable sanitation first DropHaul’s workflows are designed around restroom units, service frequency, and site placement rather than spread across every waste line. ### Scan every unit DropHaul drivers scan unit QR and barcode labels so service history attaches to the exact unit. Basestation does not document QR scanning. ### Native offline mobile DropHaul is a native iPhone, iPad, and iPhone Duo app with a full offline workflow. We could not find a Basestation app listing. ### Customers hear from you automatically AutoShare sends 13 lifecycle events by SMS, email, or both, and customer replies thread into one chat. Basestation does not document automated notifications or two-way texting. ## Which should you choose? **Choose Basestation if:** - Portable toilets are one of several waste lines you need on one platform. - Roll-off and front-load are a larger share of your revenue than restrooms. **Choose DropHaul if:** - Portable restrooms, trailers, and hand-wash stations are your core business. - You want published pricing and a self-serve start. - You want automatic customer updates and a native app for drivers. ## Switching from Basestation to DropHaul DropHaul is built to be self-serve: the importer reads Basestation’s exports, spreadsheets, and PDF route sheets in PDF, CSV, TSV, and Excel formats. Prefer to hand it off? Switch & Setup, DropHaul’s optional paid migration service, moves your data, sets DropHaul up, and trains your crew (https://www.drophaul.app/switch). 1. Start on the free plan or a 14-day paid trial. No card is needed for the free plan. 2. Import your customer, site, and unit lists from spreadsheets or exports with the built-in importer, or hand the move to Switch & Setup. 3. Print QR labels for your units so drivers can scan each one at the stop. 4. Turn on AutoShare once your drivers are running routes, so customers start hearing from you automatically. ## FAQ **Is Basestation good for portable toilet companies?** Basestation supports portable toilets as part of a multi-service waste hauling platform, alongside roll-off, front-load, curbside, septic, and aggregate. If restrooms are your core business, DropHaul is built specifically for that work. **How much does Basestation cost?** Basestation does not publish pricing; you contact the vendor for a quote. DropHaul publishes a free plan and paid plans at $149, $299, and $599 per month. **Does Basestation have a mobile app?** Basestation advertises a driver app that sends job details to phones and tablets, but we could not find an App Store or Google Play listing as of October 2026. DropHaul is a native iPhone, iPad, and iPhone Duo app. ## Sources - [Basestation home](https://www.thebasestation.com/) - [Basestation portable toilets](https://www.thebasestation.com/portable-toilets) - [Basestation asset tracking](https://www.thebasestation.com/features/asset-tracking) - [Basestation routing](https://www.thebasestation.com/features/routing) - [Basestation driver app](https://www.thebasestation.com/features/driver) Competitor information comes from each vendor’s public website, help center, pricing page, and app store listings as of October 25, 2026, and may have changed. “Not documented” means we could not find the capability in the vendor’s public materials, not that it does not exist. 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