Maritime & Shipping · head to head
Freightos vs S&P Global Maritime

S&P Global Maritime
Maritime & Shipping
Maritime intelligence and analytics
- From
- On request
- Rated
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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; S&P Global Maritime pricing is not publicly disclosed, requiring direct contact with S&P Global for quotes
- They diverge on capability: Freightos covers Instant quotes, S&P Global Maritime covers Vessel database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Freightos and S&P Global Maritime actually diverge.
| Attribute | Freightos | S&P Global Maritime |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Api | Web, Desktop |
| Founded | 2012 | 1860 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime & Shipping).
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
Only in S&P Global Maritime
- Vessel database
- Ship valuations
- Company intelligence
- Market analytics
- API
- Excel add-in
- Data feeds
Both cover
- Web support
- Api 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 S&P Global Maritime
- Booking international freight online rather than by email quotenot S&P Global Maritime
S&P Global Maritime
No use cases recorded yet. See the S&P Global Maritime 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
S&P Global Maritime
- Pricing is not publicly disclosed, requiring direct contact with S&P Global for quotes
- Subscription model can be costly for small to medium-sized shipping operations
Pricing, plan by plan
Freightos
Free- Enterprise$500/month
- Bulk pricing
- API access
- Custom integrations
S&P Global Maritime
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the S&P Global Maritime 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.
Choose S&P Global Maritime if
- You need vessel database.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want ship valuations.
Questions people ask
- Is Freightos or S&P Global Maritime better?
- Neither clearly leads. Freightos starts at Free and S&P Global Maritime at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Freightos or S&P Global Maritime?
- Freightos has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Freightos and On request for S&P Global Maritime.
- Does Freightos or S&P Global Maritime run on more platforms?
- Freightos runs on Web, Api. S&P Global Maritime runs on Web, Desktop.
- Can I use Freightos for free?
- Yes. Freightos has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. S&P Global Maritime 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 S&P Global Maritime is typically brought in for.
- What can Freightos do that S&P Global Maritime cannot?
- Freightos covers Instant quotes, Online booking, Shipment tracking, Rate comparison. S&P Global Maritime covers Vessel database, Ship valuations, Company intelligence, Market analytics. Both handle Web support, Api support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
S&P Global Maritime: What data does S&P Global Maritime Sea-web provide?
Sea-web is a comprehensive maritime reference database with over 600 data fields on more than 220,000 ships of 100 GT and above, including information on ships, companies, builders, ports, movements, fixtures, casualties, performance, and security.
SourceS&P Global Maritime: Does S&P Global Maritime track shipping rates?
Yes, S&P Global provides over 765 meticulously assessed freight rate assessments across containers, tankers, dry freight, dry bulk, and marine fuels with real-time and historical data.
SourceRelated pages
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