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CargoSmart vs Sea-Intelligence

CargoSmart logo

CargoSmart

Maritime

Global shipment visibility and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sea-Intelligence logo

Sea-Intelligence

Maritime

Container shipping market analysis

From
$300/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; Sea-Intelligence no pricing information published on website
  • They diverge on capability: CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, Sea-Intelligence covers Schedule reliability tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CargoSmart and Sea-Intelligence actually diverge.

Attributes where CargoSmart and Sea-Intelligence differ
AttributeCargoSmartSea-Intelligence
Starting priceFree$300/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
Founded20002010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
  • Shipping lines
  • TMS

Only in Sea-Intelligence

  • Schedule reliability tracking
  • Market analysis
  • Capacity reports
  • Benchmarking
  • Data exports
  • Reports

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

CargoSmart

  • Logistics and cargo managementnot Sea-Intelligence
  • Shipping and supply chain coordinationnot Sea-Intelligence
  • Freight forwarding servicesnot Sea-Intelligence

Sea-Intelligence

  • Forecasting freight rates and capacity across 19 major container trade lanesnot CargoSmart
  • Benchmarking carrier schedule reliability against 12,000+ monthly vessel arrivalsnot CargoSmart
  • Monitoring macro-economics and supply-demand shifts weekly for decision-makingnot CargoSmart
  • Planning logistics operations based on actual vessel deployment schedulesnot CargoSmart
  • Tracking transit times and performance metrics across container shipping industrynot 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

Sea-Intelligence

  • No pricing information published on website
  • Requires direct contact with company for subscription details
  • Specific report subscription model not publicly described

Pricing, plan by plan

CargoSmart

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

Sea-Intelligence

$300/month
  • Sunday Spotlight$600/month
    • Weekly analysis
    • Schedule data
    • Benchmarking

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 Sea-Intelligence if

  • You need schedule reliability tracking.
  • You also want market analysis.
Sea-Intelligence review

Questions people ask

Is CargoSmart or Sea-Intelligence better?
Neither clearly leads. CargoSmart starts at Free and Sea-Intelligence at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CargoSmart or Sea-Intelligence?
CargoSmart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CargoSmart and $300/month for Sea-Intelligence.
Does CargoSmart or Sea-Intelligence run on more platforms?
CargoSmart runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Sea-Intelligence runs on Web.
Can I use CargoSmart for free?
Yes. CargoSmart has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sea-Intelligence starts at $300/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 Sea-Intelligence is typically brought in for.
What can CargoSmart do that Sea-Intelligence cannot?
CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, ETA predictions, Exception management, Carbon tracking. Sea-Intelligence covers Schedule reliability tracking, Market analysis, Capacity reports, Benchmarking. Both handle Web 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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Sea-Intelligence: How much do Sea-Intelligence reports cost?

Sea-Intelligence does not publish pricing for its reports on its website. Customers must contact the company directly to obtain subscription pricing and availability.

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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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Sea-Intelligence: What is Sea-Intelligence's pricing model?

Sea-Intelligence appears to use a custom subscription model for its analytical reports (Global Liner Performance, Sea-Intelligence Sunday Spotlight, Trade Capacity Outlook). Specific pricing requires direct contact.

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