Maritime · head to head
Container xChange vs project44
The short version
- Only Container xChange has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Container xChange leasing plans require a 12 month commitment; project44 no pricing published; requires demo and direct sales contact to discuss costs
- They diverge on capability: Container xChange covers Container trading, project44 covers Real-time tracking.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Container xChange and project44 actually diverge.
| Attribute | Container xChange | project44 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $2500/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Api | Web, Ios, Android, Api |
| Founded | 2017 | 2014 |
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 Container xChange
- Container trading
- Leasing marketplace
- Tracking
- Payment processing
- TMS platforms
- Container depots
- Shipping lines
Only in project44
- Real-time tracking
- AI ETAs
- Exception management
- Carrier performance
- SAP TM
- Oracle
- Blue Yonder
- Descartes
Both cover
- Web support
- Api support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Container xChange
- Buying and selling shipping containers through an online marketplacenot project44
- One way SOC container leasing between depot locationsnot project44
project44
- Shipment visibility and trackingnot Container xChange
- Supply chain visibility platformnot Container xChange
- Logistics monitoringnot Container xChange
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Container xChange
- Leasing plans require a 12 month commitment
- Leasing Basic at $399 a month caps at 10 containers, and Leasing Premium at $649 a month caps at 100
- The Professional Trading Buyer plan is $399 a month and billed annually
- Listing as a container owner or wholesaler is $899 a month
- The fulfilment service is commission based with no published rate, and is limited to the USA and Canada
project44
- No pricing published; requires demo and direct sales contact to discuss costs
Pricing, plan by plan
Container xChange
Free- Online Broker App & Broker Support (Container Retailers)Free
- Browse 29,000+ containers
- Real-time inventory access
- Self-serve platform
- Professional Trading Buyer (Container Retailers)$399/month
- Unlimited container purchases
- Zero transaction costs
- Access to 2,500+ locations
- International Trading Marketplace (Owners/Wholesalers)$899/month
- Unlimited listings and sales
- Access to 1,000+ buyers
- Self-serve management
- Leasing Basic (Container Leasing)$399/month
- SOC container one-way leasing
- Market price visibility
- Company profiles
project44
$2500/month- Intelligence$6000/month
- AI-powered ETAs
- Exception management
- Analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Container xChange if
- You need container trading.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want leasing marketplace.
Choose project44 if
- You need real-time tracking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want ai etas.
Questions people ask
- Is Container xChange or project44 better?
- Neither clearly leads. Container xChange starts at Free and project44 at $2500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Container xChange or project44?
- Container xChange has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Container xChange and $2500/month for project44.
- Does Container xChange or project44 run on more platforms?
- Container xChange runs on Web, Api. project44 runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- Can I use Container xChange for free?
- Yes. Container xChange has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. project44 starts at $2500/month.
- What is Container xChange best used for?
- Container xChange is most often used for buying and selling shipping containers through an online marketplace, one way soc container leasing between depot locations. Of those, buying and selling shipping containers through an online marketplace and one way soc container leasing between depot locations are not what project44 is typically brought in for.
- What can Container xChange do that project44 cannot?
- Container xChange covers Container trading, Leasing marketplace, Tracking, Payment processing. project44 covers Real-time tracking, AI ETAs, Exception management, Carrier performance. Both handle Web support, Api support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Container xChange: Does container-xchange offer a free plan?
Yes, xChange offers a free Online Broker App tier available in the USA and Canada. The free tier includes browsing 29,000+ containers, real-time inventory, self-serve platform access, and expert broker assistance without transaction costs.
Sourceproject44: How much does project44 cost?
project44 does not display pricing on its website. Prospective customers must contact the company or request a demo to receive pricing information and discuss specific business needs.
SourceContainer xChange: What is the lowest paid plan cost on container-xchange?
The lowest-cost paid plan is Professional Trading Buyer at $399 per month (paid annually) for container retailers, providing unlimited purchases with zero transaction costs and access to 2,500+ locations.
Sourceproject44: How can I request a project44 demo?
Visit the project44 website and select 'Get a demo' or 'Contact Us' to arrange a demonstration and pricing discussion with the sales team.
SourceContainer xChange: What container limits do leasing plans include?
Leasing Basic supports up to 10 containers at $399/month, while Leasing Premium supports up to 100 containers at $649/month, both billed annually with monthly commitment.
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