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Freightos vs ShipBob

Freightos logo

Freightos

Maritime

Digital freight marketplace and rates

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShipBob logo

ShipBob

Logistics

E-commerce fulfillment and logistics platform

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; ShipBob no published pricing available; all costs require custom quote request
  • They diverge on capability: Freightos covers Instant quotes, ShipBob covers Fulfillment services.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Freightos and ShipBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Freightos and ShipBob differ
AttributeFreightosShipBob
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
CategoryMaritimeLogistics
Founded20122014

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Api), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 ShipBob

  • Fulfillment services
  • Inventory management
  • Distributed warehousing
  • 2-day shipping
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • WooCommerce
  • BigCommerce

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

ShipBob

  • E-commerce order fulfillment and logisticsnot Freightos
  • Multi-location inventory managementnot Freightos
  • 2-day shipping across continental United Statesnot Freightos
  • Global shipping to 250+ destinationsnot Freightos
  • B2B and marketplace order fulfillmentnot Freightos
  • Branded packaging and unboxing experiencesnot Freightos
  • Returns managementnot 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

ShipBob

  • No published pricing available; all costs require custom quote request
  • No free tier or free trial available

Pricing, plan by plan

Freightos

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

ShipBob

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ShipBob 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 ShipBob if

  • You need fulfillment services.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want inventory management.
ShipBob review

Questions people ask

Is Freightos or ShipBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Freightos starts at Free and ShipBob at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Freightos or ShipBob?
Freightos has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Freightos and On request for ShipBob.
Does Freightos or ShipBob run on more platforms?
Freightos runs on Web, Api. ShipBob runs on Web, API.
Can I use Freightos for free?
Yes. Freightos has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ShipBob 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 ShipBob is typically brought in for.
What can Freightos do that ShipBob cannot?
Freightos covers Instant quotes, Online booking, Shipment tracking, Rate comparison. ShipBob covers Fulfillment services, Inventory management, Distributed warehousing, 2-day shipping. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Freightos: Does Freightos charge shippers a subscription fee or booking commission?

Freightos does not charge shippers directly. Instead, Freightos takes a small percentage from freight providers (carriers), though the exact percentage is not published on their site.

Source
ShipBob: How much does ShipBob cost?

ShipBob uses quote-based pricing reflective of total fulfillment costs including inventory receiving, warehousing, picking, packing, and shipping. Specific pricing requires submitting a custom quote form with business details.

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Freightos: How does Freightos generate revenue if shippers do not pay subscription fees?

Freightos operates as a marketplace taking a percentage commission from freight providers on each transaction, not from the end-user shippers.

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ShipBob: Is ShipBob software free?

Yes, ShipBob's software is completely free for all customers, as well as connecting all turnkey integrations. Customers only pay for fulfillment services and shipping costs.

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Freightos: Is there a cost to create an account and get freight quotes on Freightos?

No. Freightos users can instantly compare and get quotes for free. Shippers only pay freight providers directly for selected shipments, with Freightos taking its commission from providers.

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ShipBob: What additional services can incur fees with ShipBob?

Additional fees apply for specialized services including kitting, B2B/wholesale orders, EDI compliance, returns processing, custom packaging storage, branded boxes, and any services beyond standard fulfillment.

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Freightos: What enterprise solutions does Freightos offer beyond the marketplace?

Freightos offers enterprise solutions that are fully modular, allowing customers to start with one solution and expand as needed. Specific pricing and features are available by requesting a demo.

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