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Cargoson vs EasyPost

Cargoson logo

Cargoson

Logistics

Transport management system for manufacturers shipping across road, air, sea and rail

From
$199/month
Rated
-
EasyPost logo

EasyPost

Logistics

Shipping API for labels, rate shopping and tracking across 100+ carriers

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only EasyPost has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cargoson monthly billing costs 25% more than annual billing; EasyPost enterprise shipping solutions (Forge, GlobalShip) and many analytics products require contacting sales
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cargoson and EasyPost actually diverge.

Attributes where Cargoson and EasyPost differ
AttributeCargosonEasyPost
Starting price$199/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Logistics).

What people use each for

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

Cargoson

  • freight and shipment managementnot EasyPost
  • logistics optimizationnot EasyPost
  • carbon emissions reportingnot EasyPost

EasyPost

  • Comparing carrier rates and purchasing discounted postage in one dashboardnot Cargoson
  • Tracking multi-carrier package deliveries without separate carrier portalsnot Cargoson
  • Automating shipping label creation and address verificationnot Cargoson
  • Consolidating and load planning shipments for efficient packingnot Cargoson

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cargoson

  • monthly billing costs 25% more than annual billing
  • one-time setup fee applies to all tiers
  • per-user limits prevent flexible team scaling

EasyPost

  • Enterprise shipping solutions (Forge, GlobalShip) and many analytics products require contacting sales
  • Different product lines have different pricing models (freemium, subscription, usage-based)

Pricing, plan by plan

Cargoson

$199/month
  • Basic$199/month
    • 2 users
    • 100 shipments/month
  • Standard$399/month
    • 5 users
    • 1,000 shipments/month
  • Advanced$599/month
    • 10 users
    • 3,000 shipments/month
  • Enterprise$1000/month
    • unlimited users
    • custom shipment volume

EasyPost

Free
  • EasyPost Suite Free TierFree
    • Up to 3,000 labels with wallet carriers (postage excluded)
    • Access to EasyPost Suite shipping solutions
  • EasyPost Suite BYOCA (Bring Your Own Carrier Account)$20/month
    • $20/month subscription plus per-label fees
    • Use your own carrier accounts
  • Tracking API$0.01/per shipment
    • Basic tracking: $0.01-$0.03 per shipment
    • Advanced Tracking: $0.03 per shipment
  • Insurance & Protection API$null/usage-based
    • 1% of shipment value with $1.00 minimum charge per shipment

Which should you pick?

Choose Cargoson if

Nothing in the data separates Cargoson from EasyPost on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Choose EasyPost if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is Cargoson or EasyPost better?
Neither clearly leads. Cargoson starts at $199/month and EasyPost at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cargoson or EasyPost?
EasyPost has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $199/month for Cargoson and Free for EasyPost.
Does Cargoson or EasyPost run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use EasyPost for free?
Yes. EasyPost has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cargoson starts at $199/month.
What is Cargoson best used for?
Cargoson is most often used for freight and shipment management, logistics optimization, carbon emissions reporting. Of those, freight and shipment management and logistics optimization are not what EasyPost is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cargoson: How much does Cargoson cost?

Cargoson plans start at USD 199/month for Basic (annual billing) or USD 249/month on monthly billing, scaling to USD 1,000+/month for Enterprise with unlimited users.

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EasyPost: Does EasyPost offer a free plan?

Yes, EasyPost Suite offers a free tier with up to 3,000 labels per month using wallet carriers (postage is not included in the free tier; customers pay carrier rates separately).

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Cargoson: Are there per-shipment fees on Cargoson?

No, Cargoson charges flat monthly subscription only; there are no per-shipment fees, providing transparent pricing regardless of volume.

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EasyPost: What is EasyPost's tracking API cost?

EasyPost's Tracking API costs $0.01-$0.03 per shipment for basic tracking. Advanced Tracking costs $0.03 per shipment.

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Cargoson: Does Cargoson offer discounts for annual billing?

Yes, annual billing plans cost approximately 20-25% less than equivalent monthly plans; prorated billing applies when upgrading.

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EasyPost: How much does shipment insurance cost on EasyPost?

Shipment insurance costs 1% of the shipment value with a minimum charge of $1.00 per shipment.

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Cargoson: How many users are included in each Cargoson plan?

Basic includes 2 users, Standard includes 5 users, Advanced includes 10 users, and Enterprise includes unlimited users.

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