Press Release: Introducing moveBuddha’s Live Pricing Feed

Ryan Carrigan

Last Updated: Nov 5, 2025 • 2 min read

Fact Checked by: Hilary Snow

When we started moveBuddha over a decade ago, getting accurate moving prices online felt like a scavenger hunt. There were few calculators and cost guides, and there was not much help negotiating with confidence. The industry was confusing, and consumers paid the price. Today, we’re changing that again. We’re launching the Live Pricing Feed, a new feature that delivers real-time quotes from dozens of the nation’s largest moving companies right on moveBuddha’s website. It builds on our massive pricing dataset and transforms static averages into live, actionable numbers.

Why This Matters

Here’s why our Live Pricing Feed matters in the confusing landscape of the moving industry:

You can compare every major way to move: We’ve always published monthly average costs across full-service movers, container companies, and truck rentals. Now, those averages sit next to real-time quotes, so you can compare apples to apples for your route and budget.
You get leverage, not just numbers: Live quotes show you what movers are charging right now. This helps you avoid overpaying, set realistic expectations, and negotiate from a position of strength.
You save hours of form-filling: Instead of submitting your info to a dozen providers, get multiple live quotes in one place. Compare them side by side without the hassle.
You spot timing and route trends: Prices shift with the seasons and even week to week. Live data helps you book at the right time or possibly find a smarter option.

What This Means for Our Mission

One of our goals has always been to make moving prices transparent and fair. We’ve collected thousands of pricing data points each month, the industry’s largest dataset, to create up-to-date cost averages. The Live Pricing Feed is the next leap forward. We are moving from historical insight to real-time visibility.

This launch helps us raise the industry bar. When prices are visible, fair competition follows. From planning to booking, moveBuddha can be the only tab you need open. This will also help us keep vendors honest. Transparency like our Live Pricing Feed discourages bait-and-switch tactics and rewards movers who price fairly.

“Access to live pricing data gives consumers more than just numbers; it gives them leverage,” said Ryan Carrigan, founder and CEO of moveBuddha. “When people can see what movers are charging, they are in a stronger position to negotiate, avoid overpaying, and set realistic expectations. This kind of knowledge helps level the playing field in an industry that has long lacked transparency.”

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How the Live Pricing Feed Works

Here’s the quick version of how the Live Pricing Feed works:

Get live quotes from dozens of trusted movers.
See them alongside our monthly updated averages for full-service, container, and truck rental options.
Results update in real time as availability and market conditions shift.
From there, compare, dig deeper, or lock in an estimate.

We’ll keep expanding coverage and refining normalization, so what you see stays current and comparable. We’ll keep adding more partners, more routes, and smarter tools to help you plan your move with confidence, whether it’s across town or across the country. If you are ready to see what movers are charging right now, head to the Live Pricing Feed on moveBuddha and start comparing in minutes.