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Freightos vs ShipNet

Freightos logo

Freightos

Maritime

Digital freight marketplace and rates

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShipNet logo

ShipNet

Maritime

Complete ship management software

From
$400/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; ShipNet no pricing information published online
  • They diverge on capability: Freightos covers Instant quotes, ShipNet covers Technical management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Freightos and ShipNet actually diverge.

Attributes where Freightos and ShipNet differ
AttributeFreightosShipNet
Starting priceFree$400/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Windows
Founded20121984

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime).

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
  • E-commerce platforms
  • TMS
  • Api support

Only in ShipNet

  • Technical management
  • Crew management
  • Procurement
  • Accounting
  • Payroll
  • Classification societies
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • ERP systems
  • 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 ShipNet
  • Booking international freight online rather than by email quotenot ShipNet

ShipNet

  • Fleet operations and compliance management for shipping companiesnot Freightos
  • Profitability tracking across vessel operations and charteringnot Freightos
  • Technical asset management and vessel maintenance schedulingnot Freightos
  • Commercial voyage and chartering operations managementnot Freightos
  • Marine financial accounting and reporting integrationnot Freightos
  • Dry docking and vessel maintenance project 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

ShipNet

  • No pricing information published online
  • Requires demo request to obtain pricing details
  • Targets large shipping operators with 150+ customers globally

Pricing, plan by plan

Freightos

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

ShipNet

$400/month
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Technical management
    • Crewing
    • Procurement

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 ShipNet if

  • You need technical management.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want crew management.
ShipNet review

Questions people ask

Is Freightos or ShipNet better?
Neither clearly leads. Freightos starts at Free and ShipNet at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Freightos or ShipNet?
Freightos has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Freightos and $400/month for ShipNet.
Does Freightos or ShipNet run on more platforms?
Freightos runs on Web, Api. ShipNet runs on Web, Windows.
Can I use Freightos for free?
Yes. Freightos has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ShipNet starts at $400/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 ShipNet is typically brought in for.
What can Freightos do that ShipNet cannot?
Freightos covers Instant quotes, Online booking, Shipment tracking, Rate comparison. ShipNet covers Technical management, Crew management, Procurement, Accounting. Both handle ERP systems, 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.

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ShipNet: How much does Shipnet cost?

Shipnet does not publish pricing on their website. Interested customers must request a demo to receive pricing information from their sales team.

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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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ShipNet: Who uses Shipnet?

Shipnet serves over 150 shipping companies across 31 countries, including major operators like Golar LNG, Wilson, and COSCO Shipping. The platform is described as built by mariners for mariners.

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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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ShipNet: What modules does Shipnet offer?

Shipnet provides eight integrated solution modules: Safety, Technical, Analytics, Commercial, Financial, Procurement, Dry Docking, and Shipnet ONE for unified ecosystem management.

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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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