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CargoSmart vs FourKites

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CargoSmart

Maritime

Global shipment visibility and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FourKites logo

FourKites

Maritime

Real-time supply chain visibility

From
$2000/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; FourKites no pricing plans or costs published. FourKites operates an Outcome-as-a-Service model and does not publish standard seat-based pricing
  • They diverge on capability: CargoSmart covers ETA predictions, FourKites covers Predictive ETAs.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CargoSmart and FourKites actually diverge.

Attributes where CargoSmart and FourKites differ
AttributeCargoSmartFourKites
Starting priceFree$2000/month
Free tierYesNo
Founded20002014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, Ios, Android, Api), 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

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

Only in FourKites

  • Predictive ETAs
  • Exception alerts
  • Yard management
  • TMS platforms
  • ERP systems
  • WMS

Both cover

  • Real-time tracking
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Api support

What people use each for

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

CargoSmart

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

FourKites

  • Automating carrier status inquiries in customer service chat and emailnot CargoSmart
  • Creating shipments automatically from supplier documents and linking to POsnot CargoSmart
  • Scheduling dock appointments and rescheduling based on shipment ETAsnot CargoSmart
  • Resolving shipment inquiry questions automatically without escalationnot CargoSmart
  • Collecting missing proof-of-delivery documents across multiple channelsnot 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

FourKites

  • No pricing plans or costs published. FourKites operates an Outcome-as-a-Service model and does not publish standard seat-based pricing
  • Pricing requires direct contact with sales and personalized consultation

Pricing, plan by plan

CargoSmart

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

FourKites

$2000/month
  • Professional$5000/month
    • Multi-modal tracking
    • Predictive ETAs
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose CargoSmart if

  • You need eta predictions.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want exception management.
CargoSmart review

Choose FourKites if

  • You need predictive etas.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want exception alerts.
FourKites review

Questions people ask

Is CargoSmart or FourKites better?
Neither clearly leads. CargoSmart starts at Free and FourKites at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CargoSmart or FourKites?
CargoSmart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CargoSmart and $2000/month for FourKites.
Does CargoSmart or FourKites run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, Api, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use CargoSmart for free?
Yes. CargoSmart has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. FourKites starts at $2000/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 FourKites is typically brought in for.
What can CargoSmart do that FourKites cannot?
CargoSmart covers ETA predictions, Exception management, Carbon tracking, SAP TM. FourKites covers Predictive ETAs, Exception alerts, Yard management, TMS platforms. Both handle Real-time tracking, Web support, Ios support, Android 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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FourKites: What is FourKites' pricing model?

FourKites operates an Outcome-as-a-Service model rather than traditional seat-based pricing. The company states: 'We do not sell seats. We replace work.'

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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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FourKites: How do I get FourKites pricing?

FourKites does not publish pricing on their website. Customers must contact their sales team through 'Talk to an Outcome Advisor' calls-to-action or contact forms to discuss implementation and pricing.

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