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CargoSmart vs DNV Maritime

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CargoSmart

Maritime

Global shipment visibility and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
DNV Maritime logo

DNV Maritime

Maritime

Quality assurance and risk management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only CargoSmart has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: CargoSmart no pricing published on website; DNV Maritime pricing not published; all services require custom quotes and sales consultation
  • They diverge on capability: CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, DNV Maritime covers Fleet management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CargoSmart and DNV Maritime actually diverge.

Attributes where CargoSmart and DNV Maritime differ
AttributeCargoSmartDNV Maritime
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Windows, Api
Founded20001864

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime).

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 DNV Maritime

  • Fleet management
  • Planned maintenance
  • Compliance tracking
  • Document management
  • ERP systems
  • Procurement
  • Classification systems
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Api support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

CargoSmart

  • Logistics and cargo managementnot DNV Maritime
  • Shipping and supply chain coordinationnot DNV Maritime
  • Freight forwarding servicesnot DNV Maritime

DNV Maritime

  • Maritime vessel classification and certificationnot CargoSmart
  • Autonomous ship technology assessment and verificationnot CargoSmart
  • Cybersecurity and software solutions for maritime operationsnot CargoSmart
  • Fleet compliance and risk management across 160+ years of maritime expertisenot CargoSmart

Where each one falls short

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

CargoSmart

  • No pricing published on website
  • Pricing model not disclosed
  • Requires direct contact with sales
  • No free trial or freemium tier mentioned

DNV Maritime

  • Pricing not published; all services require custom quotes and sales consultation
  • No published technical specifications or system requirements
  • Enterprise-only model; no self-service pricing or standard tier options published

Pricing, plan by plan

CargoSmart

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

DNV Maritime

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the DNV Maritime review.

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 DNV Maritime if

  • You need fleet management.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Api.
  • You also want planned maintenance.
DNV Maritime review

Questions people ask

Is CargoSmart or DNV Maritime better?
Neither clearly leads. CargoSmart starts at Free and DNV Maritime at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CargoSmart or DNV Maritime?
CargoSmart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CargoSmart and On request for DNV Maritime.
Does CargoSmart or DNV Maritime run on more platforms?
CargoSmart runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. DNV Maritime runs on Web, Windows, Api.
Can I use CargoSmart for free?
Yes. CargoSmart has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DNV Maritime starts at On request.
What is CargoSmart best used for?
CargoSmart is most often used for logistics and cargo management, shipping and supply chain coordination, freight forwarding services. Of those, logistics and cargo management and shipping and supply chain coordination are not what DNV Maritime is typically brought in for.
What can CargoSmart do that DNV Maritime cannot?
CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, ETA predictions, Exception management, Carbon tracking. DNV Maritime covers Fleet management, Planned maintenance, Compliance tracking, Document management. Both handle Web support, Api support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CargoSmart: How much does CargoSmart cost?

CargoSmart does not publish pricing on its website. Pricing is customized based on specific requirements and must be obtained by contacting their sales team directly.

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DNV Maritime: What solutions does DNV Maritime provide?

DNV offers modern classification solutions that meet current and future market needs, combining technical and operational expertise with risk methodology and in-depth industry knowledge.

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CargoSmart: Does CargoSmart offer a free trial?

CargoSmart's website does not mention a free trial or freemium tier. Pricing and trial availability must be discussed with their sales team.

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DNV Maritime: How does DNV support new maritime technologies?

DNV rules increasingly cover new technologies to support quick adoption of advancements in the maritime industry and smooth implementation of existing technologies while maintaining safety standards.

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