Software · head to head
Drewry vs Terminal49
The short version
- Only Terminal49 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Drewry the World Container Index is described as free but still requires an account to read, and full access depends on subscription rights; Terminal49 aPI access and webhooks start at the Essential plan
- They diverge on capability: Drewry covers Market research, Terminal49 covers Automated tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Drewry and Terminal49 actually diverge.
| Attribute | Drewry | Terminal49 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1000/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Api |
| Founded | 1970 | 2019 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Drewry
- Market research
- Forecasting
- Benchmarking
- Advisory services
- Data exports
- Custom reports
Only in Terminal49
- Automated tracking
- Terminal appointments
- Demurrage alerts
- Customer portals
- TMS platforms
- Carrier websites
- Terminal systems
- Api support
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Drewry
- Tracking container freight rate movements through the weekly World Container Indexnot Terminal49
- Supporting shipping and supply chain research with published rate assessmentsnot Terminal49
Terminal49
- Tracking ocean containers and shipments across carriers and terminalsnot Drewry
- Feeding container milestones into an internal system over an APInot Drewry
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Drewry
- The World Container Index is described as free but still requires an account to read, and full access depends on subscription rights
- No subscription price is published anywhere on the index pages
- The container index publishes weekly, so it is not a source for daily rate movement
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
Drewry
$1000/month- Research Subscription$3000/month
- Market reports
- Forecasts
- Data access
Terminal49
Free- Pro$299/month
- Unlimited tracking
- Terminal data
- API access
Which should you pick?
Choose Terminal49 if
- You need automated tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want terminal appointments.
Questions people ask
- Is Drewry or Terminal49 better?
- Neither clearly leads. Drewry starts at $1000/month and Terminal49 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Drewry or Terminal49?
- Terminal49 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/month for Drewry and Free for Terminal49.
- Does Drewry or Terminal49 run on more platforms?
- Drewry runs on Web. Terminal49 runs on Web, Api.
- Can I use Terminal49 for free?
- Yes. Terminal49 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Drewry starts at $1000/month.
- What is Drewry best used for?
- Drewry is most often used for tracking container freight rate movements through the weekly world container index, supporting shipping and supply chain research with published rate assessments. Of those, tracking container freight rate movements through the weekly world container index and supporting shipping and supply chain research with published rate assessments are not what Terminal49 is typically brought in for.
- What can Drewry do that Terminal49 cannot?
- Drewry covers Market research, Forecasting, Benchmarking, Advisory services. Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, Terminal appointments, Demurrage alerts, Customer portals. Both handle Web support.