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Freightos vs Softeon

Freightos logo

Freightos

Maritime

Digital freight marketplace and rates

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Softeon logo

Softeon

Logistics

Warehouse management and execution for complex distribution networks

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; Softeon lower brand recognition than Manhattan, Blue Yonder or SAP, which is a genuine obstacle in enterprise procurement regardless of capability
  • They diverge on capability: Freightos covers Instant quotes, Softeon covers Warehouse management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Freightos and Softeon actually diverge.

Attributes where Freightos and Softeon differ
AttributeFreightosSofteon
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, On-premise, Cloud
CategoryMaritimeLogistics
Founded2012Unknown

Identical on both: 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
  • Web support

Only in Softeon

  • Warehouse management
  • Warehouse execution
  • Distributed order management
  • Configuration over customisation
  • Automation integration
  • Regulated distribution

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

Softeon

  • Distribution networks where a failed WMS go-live has physical consequencesnot Freightos
  • Regulated food and pharmaceutical distribution needing lot and expiry controlnot Freightos
  • Operations integrating warehouse automation with execution softwarenot Freightos
  • Companies replacing a heavily customised legacy WMS they can no longer upgradenot 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

Softeon

  • Lower brand recognition than Manhattan, Blue Yonder or SAP, which is a genuine obstacle in enterprise procurement regardless of capability
  • Pricing and implementation cost are entirely quote-based with no public reference points
  • The buyer profile is narrow: it is aimed at complex distribution, and simpler operations will pay for depth they never use
  • Smaller partner ecosystem than the market leaders, so implementation resources are more concentrated
  • Public documentation is thin compared with vendors that publish extensively, making pre-sales research harder

Pricing, plan by plan

Freightos

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

Softeon

On request
  • Softeon WMS$undefined/year
    • Warehouse management
    • Warehouse execution
    • Distributed order management

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 Softeon if

  • You need warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, On-premise, Cloud.
  • You also want warehouse execution.
Softeon review

Questions people ask

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

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
Softeon: What makes Softeon different from other WMS vendors?

Its claim is delivery reliability rather than feature superiority, backed by a published record of implementations going live on time. In a market where WMS overruns are normal, that is the pitch.

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.

Source
Softeon: Configuration or customisation?

Configuration-driven by design. That is worth verifying in detail, because customised warehouse systems are the ones that become impossible to upgrade or replace later.

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.

Source
Softeon: What does it cost?

Not published. Enterprise annual licensing plus implementation, quoted on scope.

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.

Source
Softeon: Does it handle warehouse automation?

Yes, warehouse execution and automation integration are core rather than bolted on, which is the main reason it appears on shortlists with automation vendors.

Softeon: Is it right for a single small warehouse?

No. The capability is aimed at complex, high-volume distribution, and a single simple site will not repay the implementation.

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