This is a plain comparison of the main fuel jobber back office systems: PDI, DTN, Red River, ADD Systems, AIMS, and PUP. We build PUP, so we say that up front and keep the rest fair. The short version: the right pick depends on your size, your account mix, and your budget. Here is how they sort out for jobbers and petroleum marketers.
How to read this comparison
One system fits one operation better than another. Match the tool to your business:
- Your size. A few trucks, or hundreds of sites.
- Your mix. Pure wholesale, commissioned-agent stations, company stores, or a blend.
- Your budget. What you can spend on license, setup, and support.
Use the groups below as a starting map, then run demos with the same questions for each. Our buyer's guide lists those questions.
The enterprise platforms: PDI and DTN
PDI and DTN are the large players, built for big multi-site operators.
- PDI offers a deep wholesale and convenience suite, with ERP, logistics, and fuel pricing. It has also acquired several smaller jobber systems over the years, so many older platforms now sit under its roof.
- DTN is strong in fuel supply data, rack pricing, and tax content, and serves large marketers and suppliers.
Both bring deep features and enterprise pricing, often six figures a year plus setup, on multi-year contracts. They fit large operators with the staff and budget to match.
The established mid-market: Red River, ADD Systems, AIMS
These three have long track records with jobbers and fuel dealers.
- Red River Software focuses on back office and accounting for fuel and propane delivery, and is widely used by jobbers and dealers.
- ADD Systems offers back office and supply software for petroleum marketers, with a long history in the trade.
- AIMS provides jobber accounting and wholesale petroleum software, including fuel tax and BOL handling.
This group fits small and mid-size jobbers who want a proven system. Pricing is quote-based and usually lands in the four to low-five figures a year, depending on modules.
The modern, transparent option: PUP
PUP is built for small and mid-size jobbers, petroleum marketers, and station owners, with the pieces a modern operator needs:
- Single-entry BOL to invoice.
- Federal, state, and IFTA fuel tax, filing-ready.
- Allocation tools, settlements, and tank inventory.
- Books, compliance, loyalty, and security built in.
- Modular pricing you can see online, from $450 a month, with no sales call.
We built PUP for the operators who feel over-served and over-charged by the big suites. We also publish our prices, which is rare in this market.
Side by side
| System | Best fit | Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| PDI | Large multi-site operators | Enterprise, quote |
| DTN | Large marketers and suppliers | Enterprise, quote |
| Red River | Small to mid jobbers and dealers | Quote |
| ADD Systems | Small to mid petroleum marketers | Quote |
| AIMS | Small to mid jobbers | Quote |
| PUP | Small to mid jobbers and station owners | Published, from $450/mo |
How to choose
A simple way to narrow it down:
- Run hundreds of sites with a full back office team? Look at PDI or DTN.
- Want a proven mid-market system and fine with a quote process? Look at Red River, ADD Systems, or AIMS.
- More convenience-retail than wholesale? Series2K is a well-regarded c-store back office that also reaches into jobber work.
- Want modern software with prices on the page and modular pieces? Look at PUP.
Whatever you shortlist, bring the same demo questions to each vendor and ask them to show you on your own numbers. For a full decision walk-through, read jobber software vs QuickBooks and spreadsheets.
We have kept vendor descriptions general and fair. Features and pricing change, so the best check is a quick demo with each vendor on your shortlist.
Common questions
What is the best fuel jobber software?
There is no single best system. PDI and DTN fit large operators, Red River, ADD Systems, and AIMS fit proven mid-market needs, and PUP fits small to mid jobbers and petroleum marketers who want modern software with published pricing. Match the tool to your size and account mix.
How does PUP compare to PDI?
PDI is an enterprise suite for large multi-site operators, with deep features and six-figure, quote-based pricing. PUP is built for small and mid-size jobbers, is modular, and publishes its prices online starting from $450 a month.
Which fuel jobber software is cheapest?
Modern mid-market and transparent platforms cost less than enterprise ERP. PUP publishes pricing from $450 a month, while most others quote by the deal. Always compare the all-in cost of license, setup, support, and per-site fees.
How do I compare fuel jobber software vendors?
Bring the same questions to each demo: single-entry BOL to invoice, fuel tax handling, allocation, settlement, all-in cost, and support. Ask each vendor to show you on your own data, not just describe it.