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CargoSmart vs ShipNet

CargoSmart logo

CargoSmart

Maritime

Global shipment visibility and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShipNet logo

ShipNet

Maritime

Complete ship management software

From
$400/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; ShipNet no pricing information published online
  • They diverge on capability: CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, ShipNet covers Technical management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CargoSmart and ShipNet actually diverge.

Attributes where CargoSmart and ShipNet differ
AttributeCargoSmartShipNet
Starting priceFree$400/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Windows
Founded20001984

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 ShipNet

  • Technical management
  • Crew management
  • Procurement
  • Accounting
  • ERP systems
  • Payroll
  • Classification societies
  • Windows support

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 ShipNet
  • Shipping and supply chain coordinationnot ShipNet
  • Freight forwarding servicesnot ShipNet

ShipNet

  • Fleet operations and compliance management for shipping companiesnot CargoSmart
  • Profitability tracking across vessel operations and charteringnot CargoSmart
  • Technical asset management and vessel maintenance schedulingnot CargoSmart
  • Commercial voyage and chartering operations managementnot CargoSmart
  • Marine financial accounting and reporting integrationnot CargoSmart
  • Dry docking and vessel maintenance project managementnot 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

ShipNet

  • No pricing information published online
  • Requires demo request to obtain pricing details
  • Targets large shipping operators with 150+ customers globally

Pricing, plan by plan

CargoSmart

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

ShipNet

$400/month
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Technical management
    • Crewing
    • Procurement

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 ShipNet if

  • You need technical management.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want crew management.
ShipNet review

Questions people ask

Is CargoSmart or ShipNet better?
Neither clearly leads. CargoSmart starts at Free and ShipNet at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CargoSmart or ShipNet?
CargoSmart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CargoSmart and $400/month for ShipNet.
Does CargoSmart or ShipNet run on more platforms?
CargoSmart runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. ShipNet runs on Web, Windows.
Can I use CargoSmart for free?
Yes. CargoSmart has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ShipNet starts at $400/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 ShipNet is typically brought in for.
What can CargoSmart do that ShipNet cannot?
CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, ETA predictions, Exception management, Carbon tracking. ShipNet covers Technical management, Crew management, Procurement, Accounting. 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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ShipNet: How much does Shipnet cost?

Shipnet does not publish pricing on their website. Interested customers must request a demo to receive pricing information from 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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ShipNet: Who uses Shipnet?

Shipnet serves over 150 shipping companies across 31 countries, including major operators like Golar LNG, Wilson, and COSCO Shipping. The platform is described as built by mariners for mariners.

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ShipNet: What modules does Shipnet offer?

Shipnet provides eight integrated solution modules: Safety, Technical, Analytics, Commercial, Financial, Procurement, Dry Docking, and Shipnet ONE for unified ecosystem management.

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