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CargoSmart vs Navis N4

CargoSmart logo

CargoSmart

Maritime

Global shipment visibility and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Navis N4 logo

Navis N4

Maritime

Terminal operating system

From
$50000/year
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; Navis N4 vendor domain redirects to Kaleris; no pricing published
  • They diverge on capability: CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, Navis N4 covers Vessel planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CargoSmart and Navis N4 actually diverge.

Attributes where CargoSmart and Navis N4 differ
AttributeCargoSmartNavis N4
Starting priceFree$50000/year
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Windows, Api
Founded20001988

Identical on both: 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
  • TMS
  • Ios support

Only in Navis N4

  • Vessel planning
  • Yard management
  • Gate operations
  • Equipment management
  • Port community systems
  • Customs
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Shipping lines
  • Web support
  • Api support

What people use each for

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

CargoSmart

  • Logistics and cargo managementnot Navis N4
  • Shipping and supply chain coordinationnot Navis N4
  • Freight forwarding servicesnot Navis N4

Navis N4

No use cases recorded yet. See the Navis N4 review.

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

Navis N4

  • Vendor domain redirects to Kaleris; no pricing published

Pricing, plan by plan

CargoSmart

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

Navis N4

$50000/year
  • Professional$100000/year
    • Full TOS
    • Optimization
    • Analytics

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 Navis N4 if

  • You need vessel planning.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Api.
  • You also want yard management.
Navis N4 review

Questions people ask

Is CargoSmart or Navis N4 better?
Neither clearly leads. CargoSmart starts at Free and Navis N4 at $50000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CargoSmart or Navis N4?
CargoSmart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CargoSmart and $50000/year for Navis N4.
Does CargoSmart or Navis N4 run on more platforms?
CargoSmart runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Navis N4 runs on Web, Windows, Api.
Can I use CargoSmart for free?
Yes. CargoSmart has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Navis N4 starts at $50000/year.
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 Navis N4 is typically brought in for.
What can CargoSmart do that Navis N4 cannot?
CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, ETA predictions, Exception management, Carbon tracking. Navis N4 covers Vessel planning, Yard management, Gate operations, Equipment management. Both handle Shipping lines, Web support, Api 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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Navis N4: How is Navis N4 priced?

Navis's website now redirects to Kaleris.com. The Kaleris website does not publish public pricing for its N4 container terminal operations software. Pricing appears to be available only through direct consultation with their sales team.

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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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Navis N4: How can I request a quote for Navis N4?

Interested organizations can request a demo or contact Kaleris directly through their 'Get a Demo' call-to-action on the website. Pricing quotes are customized based on operational requirements.

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