Maritime · head to head
FourKites vs project44
The short version
- Each has a real cost: FourKites no pricing plans or costs published. FourKites operates an Outcome-as-a-Service model and does not publish standard seat-based pricing; project44 no pricing published; requires demo and direct sales contact to discuss costs
- They diverge on capability: FourKites covers Predictive ETAs, project44 covers AI ETAs.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which FourKites and project44 actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android, Api), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime), founded (2014).
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 FourKites
- Predictive ETAs
- Exception alerts
- Yard management
- TMS platforms
- ERP systems
- WMS
Only in project44
- AI ETAs
- Exception management
- Carrier performance
- SAP TM
- Oracle
- Blue Yonder
- Descartes
Both cover
- Real-time tracking
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
- Api support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
FourKites
- Automating carrier status inquiries in customer service chat and emailnot project44
- Creating shipments automatically from supplier documents and linking to POsnot project44
- Scheduling dock appointments and rescheduling based on shipment ETAsnot project44
- Resolving shipment inquiry questions automatically without escalationnot project44
- Collecting missing proof-of-delivery documents across multiple channelsnot project44
project44
- Shipment visibility and trackingnot FourKites
- Supply chain visibility platformnot FourKites
- Logistics monitoringnot FourKites
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
FourKites
- No pricing plans or costs published. FourKites operates an Outcome-as-a-Service model and does not publish standard seat-based pricing
- Pricing requires direct contact with sales and personalized consultation
project44
- No pricing published; requires demo and direct sales contact to discuss costs
Pricing, plan by plan
FourKites
$2000/month- Professional$5000/month
- Multi-modal tracking
- Predictive ETAs
- Analytics
project44
$2500/month- Intelligence$6000/month
- AI-powered ETAs
- Exception management
- Analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose FourKites if
- You need predictive etas.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want exception alerts.
Choose project44 if
- You need ai etas.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want exception management.
Questions people ask
- Is FourKites or project44 better?
- Neither clearly leads. FourKites starts at $2000/month and project44 at $2500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, FourKites or project44?
- FourKites starts at $2000/month and project44 at $2500/month.
- Does FourKites or project44 run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Ios, Android, Api, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is FourKites best used for?
- FourKites is most often used for automating carrier status inquiries in customer service chat and email, creating shipments automatically from supplier documents and linking to pos, scheduling dock appointments and rescheduling based on shipment etas, resolving shipment inquiry questions automatically without escalation. Of those, automating carrier status inquiries in customer service chat and email and creating shipments automatically from supplier documents and linking to pos are not what project44 is typically brought in for.
- What can FourKites do that project44 cannot?
- FourKites covers Predictive ETAs, Exception alerts, Yard management, TMS platforms. project44 covers AI ETAs, Exception management, Carrier performance, SAP TM. Both handle Real-time tracking, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
FourKites: What is FourKites' pricing model?
FourKites operates an Outcome-as-a-Service model rather than traditional seat-based pricing. The company states: 'We do not sell seats. We replace work.'
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.
SourceFourKites: How do I get FourKites pricing?
FourKites does not publish pricing on their website. Customers must contact their sales team through 'Talk to an Outcome Advisor' calls-to-action or contact forms to discuss implementation and pricing.
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.
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