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CargoSmart vs Terminal49

CargoSmart logo

CargoSmart

Software

Global shipment visibility and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Terminal49 logo

Terminal49

Software

Container tracking for freight forwarders

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, Terminal49 covers Automated tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CargoSmart and Terminal49 actually diverge.

Attributes where CargoSmart and Terminal49 differ
AttributeCargoSmartTerminal49
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Api
Founded20002019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), 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
  • TMS

Only in Terminal49

  • Automated tracking
  • Terminal appointments
  • Demurrage alerts
  • Customer portals
  • TMS platforms
  • Carrier websites
  • Terminal systems

Both cover

  • 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.

Terminal49

  • Tracking ocean containers and shipments across carriers and terminalsnot CargoSmart
  • Feeding container milestones into an internal system over an APInot 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.

Terminal49

  • API access and webhooks start at the Essential plan
  • The free plan is limited to 3 users and 50 document credits
  • The Lite and Complete plans require an annual contract
  • No plan above the free tier publishes a price, so every paid tier requires contacting sales

Pricing, plan by plan

CargoSmart

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

Terminal49

Free
  • Pro$299/month
    • Unlimited tracking
    • Terminal data
    • API access

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 Terminal49 if

  • You need automated tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want terminal appointments.
Terminal49 review

Questions people ask

Is CargoSmart or Terminal49 better?
Neither clearly leads. CargoSmart starts at Free and Terminal49 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CargoSmart or Terminal49?
CargoSmart starts at Free and Terminal49 at Free.
Does CargoSmart or Terminal49 run on more platforms?
CargoSmart runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Terminal49 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 Terminal49 cannot?
CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, ETA predictions, Exception management, Carbon tracking. Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, Terminal appointments, Demurrage alerts, Customer portals. Both handle Web support, Api support.
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