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CargoSmart vs Kongsberg Maritime

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CargoSmart

Software

Global shipment visibility and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Kongsberg Maritime

Software

Complete maritime technology solutions

From
$25000/one-time
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 Real-time tracking, Kongsberg Maritime covers ECDIS navigation.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where CargoSmart and Kongsberg Maritime differ
AttributeCargoSmartKongsberg Maritime
Starting priceFree$25000/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiEmbedded, Windows
Founded20001946

Identical on both: 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
  • TMS

Only in Kongsberg Maritime

  • ECDIS navigation
  • Bridge automation
  • Dynamic positioning
  • Vessel control
  • Propulsion systems
  • Sensors
  • Communication systems
  • Embedded 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.

Kongsberg Maritime

  • Kongsberg Maritime publishes no online pricing anywhere on its site; the vendor states support and sales are provided from key locations in 35 countries, and every product and solutions page routes to a Contact us form rather than a figure or online purchase path.

Pricing, plan by plan

CargoSmart

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

Kongsberg Maritime

$25000/one-time
  • Integrated Bridge$150000/one-time
    • ECDIS
    • Radar
    • Automation

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 Kongsberg Maritime if

  • You need ecdis navigation.
  • You work on Embedded, Windows.
  • You also want bridge automation.
Kongsberg Maritime review

Questions people ask

Is CargoSmart or Kongsberg Maritime better?
Neither clearly leads. CargoSmart starts at Free and Kongsberg Maritime at $25000/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CargoSmart or Kongsberg Maritime?
CargoSmart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CargoSmart and $25000/one-time for Kongsberg Maritime.
Does CargoSmart or Kongsberg Maritime run on more platforms?
CargoSmart runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Kongsberg Maritime runs on Embedded, Windows.
Can I use CargoSmart for free?
Yes. CargoSmart has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kongsberg Maritime starts at $25000/one-time.
What can CargoSmart do that Kongsberg Maritime cannot?
CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, ETA predictions, Exception management, Carbon tracking. Kongsberg Maritime covers ECDIS navigation, Bridge automation, Dynamic positioning, Vessel control.
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