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CargoSmart vs Baltic Exchange

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CargoSmart

Software

Global shipment visibility and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Baltic Exchange logo

Baltic Exchange

Software

Global shipping market benchmarks

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

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

Attributes where CargoSmart and Baltic Exchange differ
AttributeCargoSmartBaltic Exchange
Starting priceFree$500/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Api
Founded20001744

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 CargoSmart

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

Only in Baltic Exchange

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Api support

Pricing, plan by plan

CargoSmart

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

Baltic Exchange

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

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Baltic Exchange if

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

Questions people ask

Is CargoSmart or Baltic Exchange better?
Neither clearly leads. CargoSmart starts at Free and Baltic Exchange at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CargoSmart or Baltic Exchange?
CargoSmart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CargoSmart and $500/month for Baltic Exchange.
Does CargoSmart or Baltic Exchange run on more platforms?
CargoSmart runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Baltic Exchange runs on Web, 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 CargoSmart do that Baltic Exchange cannot?
CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, ETA predictions, Exception management, Carbon tracking. Baltic Exchange covers Freight indices, Market assessments, Forward curves, Historical data. Both handle Web support, Api support.
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