Maritime · head to head
Container xChange vs Vizion
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Container xChange leasing plans require a 12 month commitment; Vizion no price is published: the site names a pricing link but shows no per container rate, no plan tier and no minimum, and every route leads to a demo or a sales conversation
- They diverge on capability: Container xChange covers Container trading, Vizion covers Universal carrier API.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Container xChange and Vizion actually diverge.
| Attribute | Container xChange | Vizion |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | usage-based |
| Platforms | Web, Api | Api |
| Founded | 2017 | 2018 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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
- Web support
Only in Vizion
- Universal carrier API
- Real-time updates
- Milestone tracking
- Webhooks
- REST API
- Webhooks
- SDKs
Both cover
- 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 Vizion
- One way SOC container leasing between depot locationsnot Vizion
Vizion
- Pulling standardised ocean container tracking events into an ERP or TMSnot Container xChange
- Monitoring port performance and vessel activity across trade lanesnot Container xChange
- Tracking supplier shipments and trade flows for supply chain planningnot 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
Vizion
- No price is published: the site names a pricing link but shows no per container rate, no plan tier and no minimum, and every route leads to a demo or a sales conversation
- There is no self service signup, so even a small shipper must go through sales to start tracking
- Container tracking, trade intelligence and supply chain optimisation are separate product lines rather than one subscription
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
Vizion
Free- Growth$500/month
- 10,000 containers
- All carriers
- Webhooks
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 Vizion if
- You need universal carrier api.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Api.
- You also want real-time updates.
Questions people ask
- Is Container xChange or Vizion better?
- Neither clearly leads. Container xChange starts at Free and Vizion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Container xChange or Vizion?
- Container xChange starts at Free and Vizion at Free.
- Does Container xChange or Vizion run on more platforms?
- Container xChange runs on Web, Api. Vizion runs on Api.
- Can I use Container xChange for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Vizion is typically brought in for.
- What can Container xChange do that Vizion cannot?
- Container xChange covers Container trading, Leasing marketplace, Tracking, Payment processing. Vizion covers Universal carrier API, Real-time updates, Milestone tracking, Webhooks. Both handle 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.
SourceVizion: Where can I find Vizion API pricing?
Vizion does not display pricing on their main website. You must schedule a demo or contact their sales team directly to discuss pricing based on your specific use case and company type.
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.
SourceVizion: How does Vizion's pricing model work?
Vizion uses a sales-driven approach where pricing is customized based on your needs as a logistics provider, software company, or beneficial cargo owner.
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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