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CargoSmart vs Dataloy

CargoSmart logo

CargoSmart

Maritime & Shipping

Global shipment visibility and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Dataloy logo

Dataloy

Maritime & Shipping

Voyage management and operations

From
$1500/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, Dataloy covers Voyage planning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CargoSmart and Dataloy actually diverge.

Attributes where CargoSmart and Dataloy differ
AttributeCargoSmartDataloy
Starting priceFree$1500/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Windows
Founded20001987

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

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 Dataloy

  • Voyage planning
  • Operations management
  • Demurrage calculation
  • Bunker planning
  • ERP systems
  • Accounting
  • Market data
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Web support

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CargoSmart

Nothing recorded yet. See the CargoSmart review.

Dataloy

  • Dataloy has been rebranded as Sedna VMS ("Sedna Trade Voyage Management System (Dataloy)"); its own site publishes no pricing and every plan action is a Request a demo button, per Sedna's own site.

Pricing, plan by plan

CargoSmart

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

Dataloy

$1500/month
  • VMS Pro$3000/month
    • Voyage planning
    • Operations
    • Demurrage

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 Dataloy if

  • You need voyage planning.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want operations management.
Dataloy review

Questions people ask

Is CargoSmart or Dataloy better?
Neither clearly leads. CargoSmart starts at Free and Dataloy at $1500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CargoSmart or Dataloy?
CargoSmart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CargoSmart and $1500/month for Dataloy.
Does CargoSmart or Dataloy run on more platforms?
CargoSmart runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Dataloy runs on Web, Windows.
Can I use CargoSmart for free?
Yes. CargoSmart has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Dataloy starts at $1500/month.
What can CargoSmart do that Dataloy cannot?
CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, ETA predictions, Exception management, Carbon tracking. Dataloy covers Voyage planning, Operations management, Demurrage calculation, Bunker planning. Both handle Web support.
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