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CargoSmart vs Drewry

CargoSmart logo

CargoSmart

Maritime

Global shipment visibility and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Drewry logo

Drewry

Maritime

Maritime research and consulting

From
$1000/month
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; Drewry the World Container Index is described as free but still requires an account to read, and full access depends on subscription rights
  • They diverge on capability: CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, Drewry covers Market research.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CargoSmart and Drewry actually diverge.

Attributes where CargoSmart and Drewry differ
AttributeCargoSmartDrewry
Starting priceFree$1000/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
Founded20001970

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Drewry

  • Market research
  • Forecasting
  • Benchmarking
  • Advisory services
  • Data exports
  • Custom reports

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

CargoSmart

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

Drewry

  • Tracking container freight rate movements through the weekly World Container Indexnot CargoSmart
  • Supporting shipping and supply chain research with published rate assessmentsnot 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

Drewry

  • The World Container Index is described as free but still requires an account to read, and full access depends on subscription rights
  • No subscription price is published anywhere on the index pages
  • The container index publishes weekly, so it is not a source for daily rate movement

Pricing, plan by plan

CargoSmart

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

Drewry

$1000/month
  • Research Subscription$3000/month
    • Market reports
    • Forecasts
    • Data access

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 Drewry if

  • You need market research.
  • You also want forecasting.
Drewry review

Questions people ask

Is CargoSmart or Drewry better?
Neither clearly leads. CargoSmart starts at Free and Drewry at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CargoSmart or Drewry?
CargoSmart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CargoSmart and $1000/month for Drewry.
Does CargoSmart or Drewry run on more platforms?
CargoSmart runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Drewry runs on Web.
Can I use CargoSmart for free?
Yes. CargoSmart has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Drewry starts at $1000/month.
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 Drewry is typically brought in for.
What can CargoSmart do that Drewry cannot?
CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, ETA predictions, Exception management, Carbon tracking. Drewry covers Market research, Forecasting, Benchmarking, Advisory services. Both handle Web 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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Drewry: How much do Drewry subscriptions cost?

Drewry offers annual subscriptions for various services including Container Freight Rate Insight, Benchmarking Club, and forecasters. Specific pricing is not published and requires contacting Drewry directly.

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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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Drewry: Are Drewry services free?

Drewry offers free content to registered and logged-in users including the World Container Index, market trackers, and indices. Premium services require paid annual subscriptions.

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