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CargoSmart vs FourKites

CargoSmart logo

CargoSmart

Maritime & Shipping

Global shipment visibility and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FourKites logo

FourKites

Maritime & Shipping

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.
  • They diverge on capability: CargoSmart covers ETA predictions, FourKites covers Predictive ETAs.

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 & 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

  • 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

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.

FourKites

  • FourKites uses an Outcome-as-a-Service model with no per-seat pricing published; all pricing requires talking to an Outcome Advisor

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 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.
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