Software · head to head
IBS iCargo vs AGI STK
The short version
- Only AGI STK has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: IBS iCargo iBS iCargo publishes no pricing for either of its two delivery models (SaaS or a traditional on-premise license with customer hosting); both require contacting IBS Software's sales team directly.; AGI STK sTK is sold as a ladder of separate licences, STK Pro, STK Premium Air, STK Premium Space and STK Enterprise, so mission areas are gated behind different products
- They diverge on capability: IBS iCargo covers Cargo booking, AGI STK covers Orbit analysis.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which IBS iCargo and AGI STK actually diverge.
| Attribute | IBS iCargo | AGI STK |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $100000/year | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Ios, Android | Windows, Linux |
| Founded | 1997 | 1989 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 IBS iCargo
- Cargo booking
- Operations control
- Revenue management
- Customs handling
- ULD management
- Airline systems
- Customs authorities
- Ground handlers
Only in AGI STK
- Orbit analysis
- 4D visualization
- Mission planning
- Communication analysis
- Conjunction assessment
- MATLAB
- Python
- C++/.NET API
Both cover
- Data encryption
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
IBS iCargo
- Cargo operationsnot AGI STK
- Revenue optimizationnot AGI STK
- Customs clearancenot AGI STK
- Partner managementnot AGI STK
- Fleet utilizationnot AGI STK
AGI STK
- Modelling satellite orbits, coverage and conjunction risknot IBS iCargo
- Mission analysis and visualization for air, space and defence systemsnot IBS iCargo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
IBS iCargo
- IBS iCargo publishes no pricing for either of its two delivery models (SaaS or a traditional on-premise license with customer hosting); both require contacting IBS Software's sales team directly.
AGI STK
- STK is sold as a ladder of separate licences, STK Pro, STK Premium Air, STK Premium Space and STK Enterprise, so mission areas are gated behind different products
- Further capability is sold as separate add-on toolkits including TETK, the RF Channel Modeler and the STK Missile Toolkit
- Distributing an application built on STK Engine to end users requires each of them to hold an Ansys STK Engine Runtime License
- Free access is limited to students at accredited institutions and to time-limited trials
- No price, minimum or cost driver is published for any STK tier
Pricing, plan by plan
IBS iCargo
$100000/year- iCargo$100000/year
- Cargo reservations
- Operations management
- Revenue accounting
- Enterprise$200000/year
- Everything included
- Multi-station
- Advanced analytics
AGI STK
Free- STK FreeFree
- Basic analysis
- 2D/3D visualization
- Orbit analysis
- STK Professional$15000/year
- Advanced analysis
- Premium modules
- API access
- STK Enterprise$50000/year
- All modules
- Multi-user
- Custom solutions
Which should you pick?
Choose IBS iCargo if
- You need cargo booking.
- You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
- You also want operations control.
Choose AGI STK if
- You need orbit analysis.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Linux.
- You also want 4d visualization.
Questions people ask
- Is IBS iCargo or AGI STK better?
- Neither clearly leads. IBS iCargo starts at $100000/year and AGI STK at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, IBS iCargo or AGI STK?
- AGI STK has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $100000/year for IBS iCargo and Free for AGI STK.
- Does IBS iCargo or AGI STK run on more platforms?
- IBS iCargo runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. AGI STK runs on Windows, Linux.
- Can I use AGI STK for free?
- Yes. AGI STK has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. IBS iCargo starts at $100000/year.
- What is IBS iCargo best used for?
- IBS iCargo is most often used for cargo operations, revenue optimization, customs clearance, partner management. Of those, cargo operations and revenue optimization are not what AGI STK is typically brought in for.
- What can IBS iCargo do that AGI STK cannot?
- IBS iCargo covers Cargo booking, Operations control, Revenue management, Customs handling. AGI STK covers Orbit analysis, 4D visualization, Mission planning, Communication analysis. Both handle Data encryption, Windows support.