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Freightos vs GraphHopper

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Freightos

Software

Digital freight marketplace and rates

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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GraphHopper

Software

Open-source routing engine for road networks, providing fast route calculations, turn-by-turn navigation

From
On request
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; GraphHopper the free plan is non commercial use only
  • They diverge on capability: Freightos covers Instant quotes, GraphHopper covers Core Functionality.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Freightos and GraphHopper actually diverge.

Attributes where Freightos and GraphHopper differ
AttributeFreightosGraphHopper
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb
Founded2012Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), 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
  • Web support

Only in GraphHopper

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

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 GraphHopper
  • Booking international freight online rather than by email quotenot GraphHopper

GraphHopper

  • Routing, distance matrix and route optimisation over an APInot Freightos
  • Map matching GPS traces and generating isochronesnot Freightos

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

GraphHopper

  • The free plan is non commercial use only
  • Free allows 500 credits a day, 5 locations per request and a single vehicle
  • Request complexity is capped per plan, at 30 locations and 2 vehicles on Basic at 69 EUR a month, rising to 200 locations and 20 vehicles on Premium at 479 EUR
  • Isochrone range is limited by plan, at 15 minutes on Basic and 30 on Premium
  • Credits are a daily allowance, so a busy day cannot draw on a quiet one

Pricing, plan by plan

Freightos

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

GraphHopper

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the GraphHopper review.

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 GraphHopper if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You also want user interface.
GraphHopper review

Questions people ask

Is Freightos or GraphHopper better?
Neither clearly leads. Freightos starts at Free and GraphHopper at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Freightos or GraphHopper?
Freightos has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Freightos and On request for GraphHopper.
Does Freightos or GraphHopper run on more platforms?
Freightos runs on Web, Api. GraphHopper runs on Web.
Can I use Freightos for free?
Yes. Freightos has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GraphHopper starts at On request.
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 GraphHopper is typically brought in for.
What can Freightos do that GraphHopper cannot?
Freightos covers Instant quotes, Online booking, Shipment tracking, Rate comparison. GraphHopper covers Core Functionality, User Interface.
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