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FourKites vs Windward

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FourKites

Software

Real-time supply chain visibility

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Windward

Software

AI-powered maritime risk intelligence

From
$3000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: FourKites covers Real-time tracking, Windward covers AI-powered risk scoring.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FourKites and Windward actually diverge.

Attributes where FourKites and Windward differ
AttributeFourKitesWindward
Starting price$2000/month$3000/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Api
Founded20141996

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 FourKites

  • Real-time tracking
  • Predictive ETAs
  • Exception alerts
  • Yard management
  • TMS platforms
  • ERP systems
  • WMS
  • Ios support

Only in Windward

  • AI-powered risk scoring
  • Sanctions compliance
  • Ship-to-ship detection
  • Dark activity alerts
  • Compliance systems
  • Trading platforms
  • Banking systems

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Api support

Where each one falls short

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

FourKites

  • FourKites uses an Outcome-as-a-Service model with no per-seat pricing published; all pricing requires talking to an Outcome Advisor

Windward

Nothing recorded yet. See the Windward review.

Pricing, plan by plan

FourKites

$2000/month
  • Professional$5000/month
    • Multi-modal tracking
    • Predictive ETAs
    • Analytics

Windward

$3000/month
  • Professional$7500/month
    • Behavioral analytics
    • Dark activity detection
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose FourKites if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want predictive etas.
FourKites review

Choose Windward if

  • You need ai-powered risk scoring.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want sanctions compliance.
Windward review

Questions people ask

Is FourKites or Windward better?
Neither clearly leads. FourKites starts at $2000/month and Windward at $3000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FourKites or Windward?
FourKites starts at $2000/month and Windward at $3000/month.
Does FourKites or Windward run on more platforms?
FourKites runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Windward runs on Web, Api.
What can FourKites do that Windward cannot?
FourKites covers Real-time tracking, Predictive ETAs, Exception alerts, Yard management. Windward covers AI-powered risk scoring, Sanctions compliance, Ship-to-ship detection, Dark activity alerts. Both handle Web support, Api support.
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