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CargoSmart vs Freightos

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CargoSmart

Software

Global shipment visibility and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Freightos logo

Freightos

Software

Digital freight marketplace and rates

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, Freightos covers Instant quotes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CargoSmart and Freightos actually diverge.

Attributes where CargoSmart and Freightos differ
AttributeCargoSmartFreightos
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Api
Founded20002012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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
  • Ios support

Only in Freightos

  • Instant quotes
  • Online booking
  • Shipment tracking
  • Rate comparison
  • ERP systems
  • E-commerce platforms

Both cover

  • TMS
  • Web support
  • Api support

What people use each for

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

CargoSmart

No use cases recorded yet. See the CargoSmart review.

Freightos

  • Comparing freight quotes from multiple forwarders in one placenot CargoSmart
  • Booking international freight online rather than by email quotenot CargoSmart

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.

Freightos

  • No pricing, fees or commissions are published anywhere on the pricing page
  • Rates and costs are only visible after signing up to the platform

Pricing, plan by plan

CargoSmart

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

Freightos

Free
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Bulk pricing
    • API access
    • Custom integrations

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 Freightos if

  • You need instant quotes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want online booking.
Freightos review

Questions people ask

Is CargoSmart or Freightos better?
Neither clearly leads. CargoSmart starts at Free and Freightos at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CargoSmart or Freightos?
CargoSmart starts at Free and Freightos at Free.
Does CargoSmart or Freightos run on more platforms?
CargoSmart runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Freightos runs on Web, Api.
Can I use CargoSmart for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can CargoSmart do that Freightos cannot?
CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, ETA predictions, Exception management, Carbon tracking. Freightos covers Instant quotes, Online booking, Shipment tracking, Rate comparison. Both handle TMS, Web support, Api support.
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