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Baltic Exchange vs CargoSmart

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Baltic Exchange

Software

Global shipping market benchmarks

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CargoSmart logo

CargoSmart

Software

Global shipment visibility and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only CargoSmart has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Baltic Exchange covers Freight indices, CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Baltic Exchange and CargoSmart actually diverge.

Attributes where Baltic Exchange and CargoSmart differ
AttributeBaltic ExchangeCargoSmart
Starting price$500/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded17442000

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Baltic Exchange

  • Freight indices
  • Market assessments
  • Forward curves
  • Historical data
  • API
  • Data feeds
  • Trading platforms

Only in CargoSmart

  • Real-time tracking
  • ETA predictions
  • Exception management
  • Carbon tracking
  • SAP TM
  • Oracle
  • Shipping lines
  • TMS

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Api support

Pricing, plan by plan

Baltic Exchange

$500/month
  • Data Services$1500/month
    • Freight indices
    • Market assessments
    • Historical data

CargoSmart

Free
  • Professional$299/month
    • Unlimited tracking
    • ETA predictions
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Baltic Exchange if

  • You need freight indices.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want market assessments.
Baltic Exchange review

Choose CargoSmart if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want eta predictions.
CargoSmart review

Questions people ask

Is Baltic Exchange or CargoSmart better?
Neither clearly leads. Baltic Exchange starts at $500/month and CargoSmart at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Baltic Exchange or CargoSmart?
CargoSmart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $500/month for Baltic Exchange and Free for CargoSmart.
Does Baltic Exchange or CargoSmart run on more platforms?
Baltic Exchange runs on Web, Api. CargoSmart runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use CargoSmart for free?
Yes. CargoSmart has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Baltic Exchange starts at $500/month.
What can Baltic Exchange do that CargoSmart cannot?
Baltic Exchange covers Freight indices, Market assessments, Forward curves, Historical data. CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, ETA predictions, Exception management, Carbon tracking. Both handle Web support, Api support.
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