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Freightos vs ChartCo

Freightos logo

Freightos

Software

Digital freight marketplace and rates

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ChartCo logo

ChartCo

Software

Integrated maritime compliance platform

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Freightos has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Freightos no pricing, fees or commissions are published anywhere on the pricing page; ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
  • They diverge on capability: Freightos covers Instant quotes, ChartCo covers Chart management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Freightos and ChartCo actually diverge.

Attributes where Freightos and ChartCo differ
AttributeFreightosChartCo
Starting priceFree$300/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Desktop
Founded20121998

Identical on both: 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 Freightos

  • Instant quotes
  • Online booking
  • Shipment tracking
  • Rate comparison
  • ERP systems
  • E-commerce platforms
  • TMS
  • Api support

Only in ChartCo

  • Chart management
  • Publication updates
  • Compliance tracking
  • Fleet administration
  • ECDIS
  • Fleet management systems
  • Procurement
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Freightos

  • Comparing freight quotes from multiple forwarders in one placenot ChartCo
  • Booking international freight online rather than by email quotenot ChartCo

ChartCo

No use cases recorded yet. See the ChartCo review.

Where each one falls short

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

Freightos

  • No pricing, fees or commissions are published anywhere on the pricing page
  • Rates and costs are only visible after signing up to the platform

ChartCo

  • Requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
  • High cost for maritime-specific software

Pricing, plan by plan

Freightos

Free
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Bulk pricing
    • API access
    • Custom integrations

ChartCo

$300/month
  • OneOcean$600/month
    • Chart management
    • Publications
    • Compliance tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose Freightos if

  • You need instant quotes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want online booking.
Freightos review

Choose ChartCo if

  • You need chart management.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want publication updates.
ChartCo review

Questions people ask

Is Freightos or ChartCo better?
Neither clearly leads. Freightos starts at Free and ChartCo at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Freightos or ChartCo?
Freightos has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Freightos and $300/month for ChartCo.
Does Freightos or ChartCo run on more platforms?
Freightos runs on Web, Api. ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop.
Can I use Freightos for free?
Yes. Freightos has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ChartCo starts at $300/month.
What is Freightos best used for?
Freightos is most often used for comparing freight quotes from multiple forwarders in one place, booking international freight online rather than by email quote. Of those, comparing freight quotes from multiple forwarders in one place and booking international freight online rather than by email quote are not what ChartCo is typically brought in for.
What can Freightos do that ChartCo cannot?
Freightos covers Instant quotes, Online booking, Shipment tracking, Rate comparison. ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ChartCo: What does ChartCo OneOcean provide?

ChartCo OneOcean is an integrated maritime software platform that combines electronic navigational charts, publications, weather data, and compliance tools for voyage planning and maritime safety.

ChartCo: How many vessels use ChartCo PassageManager?

ChartCo's PassageManager software is used by approximately 6,500 vessels worldwide for passage planning and navigational chart management.

ChartCo: Does ChartCo help with environmental compliance?

Yes, ChartCo OneOcean includes EnviroManager for compliance with MARPOL and regional environmental regulations, helping crews manage waste and minimize discharge risks.

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