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Deposco vs Kaleris

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Deposco

Logistics

Cloud warehouse and order management for fulfilment operations

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kaleris logo

Kaleris

Maritime

Terminal operating, yard, rail and vessel software assembled from acquired supply chain brands

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Deposco pricing is entirely quote-based, and the annual figure puts it out of reach for smaller operations that its marketing sometimes attracts; Kaleris the portfolio was assembled by acquisition, so the single platform description is commercial rather than technical, and connecting two Kaleris products often requires professional services and a custom interface.
  • They diverge on capability: Deposco covers Warehouse management, Kaleris covers Terminal operating system.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deposco and Kaleris actually diverge.

Attributes where Deposco and Kaleris differ
AttributeDeposcoKaleris
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, On-premise, Private cloud
CategoryLogisticsMaritime

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Deposco

  • Warehouse management
  • Order management
  • Inventory visibility
  • 3PL support
  • Wave and batch picking
  • Carrier integration

Only in Kaleris

  • Terminal operating system
  • Yard management
  • Transportation management
  • Carrier and vessel solutions
  • Rail visibility
  • Maintenance and repair operations
  • Execution and visibility platform
  • Equipment control integration

What people use each for

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

Deposco

  • E-commerce operations whose warehouse process has become the growth constraintnot Kaleris
  • Third-party logistics providers running multiple clients from shared facilitiesnot Kaleris
  • Retailers unifying store and warehouse inventory for omnichannel fulfilmentnot Kaleris
  • Companies needing real WMS capability without a multi-year enterprise implementationnot Kaleris

Kaleris

  • A container terminal replacing a legacy or in-house terminal operating system before an automation programmenot Deposco
  • A port authority standardising several terminals on one operating system and reporting layernot Deposco
  • An ocean carrier that needs stowage planning and vessel performance tooling alongside terminal systemsnot Deposco
  • A rail or intermodal operator trying to reduce demurrage exposure with asset level visibilitynot Deposco

Where each one falls short

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

Deposco

  • Pricing is entirely quote-based, and the annual figure puts it out of reach for smaller operations that its marketing sometimes attracts
  • Implementation is still a project with process design and integration work, even though it is shorter than the enterprise incumbents
  • Less established than Manhattan or Blue Yonder, which matters in procurement processes that weight vendor longevity
  • Deep manufacturing execution is outside its scope, so operations needing both will run two systems
  • Reference customers cluster in retail and 3PL, so unusual verticals should ask hard questions about fit

Kaleris

  • The portfolio was assembled by acquisition, so the single platform description is commercial rather than technical, and connecting two Kaleris products often requires professional services and a custom interface.
  • A terminal operating system implementation runs 12 to 24 months with parallel operation, and the software licence is a minor line next to integration, equipment interfaces and retraining crane and gate staff.
  • Private equity ownership means the roadmap is shaped by acquisition strategy and an eventual exit, and a terminal signing a decade-long dependency has no visibility of who the next owner will be.
  • Configuration expertise is concentrated in the vendor and a small consultancy pool, so terminals end up buying vendor services for changes an internal team should be able to make.
  • The strength is container handling, and bulk, breakbulk and ro-ro terminals get a thinner functional fit that has to be closed with configuration and workarounds.

Pricing, plan by plan

Deposco

On request
  • Bright Suite$undefined/year
    • Warehouse management
    • Order management
    • Inventory visibility

Kaleris

On request
  • Kaleris platform$undefined/year
    • Quoted per site, by throughput and modules taken
    • Implementation and integration services are the larger share of first-year cost
    • Equipment and gate interfaces scoped and priced individually

Which should you pick?

Choose Deposco if

  • You need warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want order management.
Deposco review

Choose Kaleris if

  • You need terminal operating system.
  • You work on Web, On-premise, Private cloud.
  • You also want yard management.
Kaleris review

Questions people ask

Is Deposco or Kaleris better?
Neither clearly leads. Deposco starts at On request and Kaleris at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deposco or Kaleris?
Deposco starts at On request and Kaleris at On request.
Does Deposco or Kaleris run on more platforms?
Deposco runs on Web, iOS, Android. Kaleris runs on Web, On-premise, Private cloud.
What is Deposco best used for?
Deposco is most often used for e-commerce operations whose warehouse process has become the growth constraint, third-party logistics providers running multiple clients from shared facilities, retailers unifying store and warehouse inventory for omnichannel fulfilment, companies needing real wms capability without a multi-year enterprise implementation. Of those, e-commerce operations whose warehouse process has become the growth constraint and third-party logistics providers running multiple clients from shared facilities are not what Kaleris is typically brought in for.
What can Deposco do that Kaleris cannot?
Deposco covers Warehouse management, Order management, Inventory visibility, 3PL support. Kaleris covers Terminal operating system, Yard management, Transportation management, Carrier and vessel solutions.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Deposco: What does Deposco cost?

Not published. It is an annual contract quoted on volume, sites and modules, and it is priced as enterprise software rather than as a per-user SaaS tool.

Kaleris: Is Kaleris the same thing as Navis?

No. Navis is the terminal operating system product line, now owned by Kaleris after Cargotec sold it to Accel-KKR in 2021. Kaleris is the parent group and sells several other product lines alongside it.

Deposco: How does it compare to Manhattan or Blue Yonder?

Comparable warehouse capability with a shorter implementation and lower entry cost. The incumbents are ahead on the largest and most complex networks.

Kaleris: Who owns Kaleris?

It is backed by the private equity firm Accel-KKR and assembled from acquired software businesses.

Deposco: Is it suitable for 3PL?

Yes, explicitly. Multi-client warehousing with per-client billing is a first-class capability rather than an adaptation.

Kaleris: How long does a terminal operating system deployment take?

Plan for 12 to 24 months at a working container terminal, including parallel running. Anything shorter usually means a limited scope or a small facility.

Deposco: Does it replace an ERP?

No. It handles warehouse and order execution and integrates with NetSuite, SAP and similar for finance and broader business processes.

Kaleris: Does it suit bulk or breakbulk terminals?

Less well. The functional depth is in container handling, and other cargo types require significant configuration.

Deposco: When do companies buy it?

Usually when order volume has outgrown a basic inventory tool and the warehouse itself has become the bottleneck. Below that point it is more system than the operation needs.

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