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Johnson Controls Metasys vs Terminal49

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Johnson Controls Metasys

Energy

Building management and control system platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Terminal49

Maritime

Container tracking for freight forwarders

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Terminal49 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Johnson Controls Metasys a Metasys server supports 1,300 devices and 65,000 objects, so larger estates require additional servers; Terminal49 aPI access and webhooks start at the Essential plan
  • They diverge on capability: Johnson Controls Metasys covers HVAC control, Terminal49 covers Automated tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Johnson Controls Metasys and Terminal49 actually diverge.

Attributes where Johnson Controls Metasys and Terminal49 differ
AttributeJohnson Controls MetasysTerminal49
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Api
CategoryEnergyMaritime
Founded18852019

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 Johnson Controls Metasys

  • HVAC control
  • Building automation
  • Energy management
  • Security integration
  • Analytics dashboard
  • SOC2
  • SSL encryption
  • On-premise deployment

Only in Terminal49

  • Automated tracking
  • Terminal appointments
  • Demurrage alerts
  • Customer portals
  • TMS platforms
  • Carrier websites
  • Terminal systems
  • Api support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Johnson Controls Metasys

  • Building automation for offices, data centres, hospitals and universitiesnot Terminal49
  • Managing multi site campuses from one building management systemnot Terminal49
  • Meeting compliance and reporting requirements for regulated facilitiesnot Terminal49

Terminal49

  • Tracking ocean containers and shipments across carriers and terminalsnot Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Feeding container milestones into an internal system over an APInot Johnson Controls Metasys

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Johnson Controls Metasys

  • A Metasys server supports 1,300 devices and 65,000 objects, so larger estates require additional servers
  • No hardware requirement, licensing model, subscription term or price is published on the product page; the routes offered are a demo booking and a contact form

Terminal49

  • API access and webhooks start at the Essential plan
  • The free plan is limited to 3 users and 50 document credits
  • The Lite and Complete plans require an annual contract
  • No plan above the free tier publishes a price, so every paid tier requires contacting sales

Pricing, plan by plan

Johnson Controls Metasys

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Johnson Controls Metasys review.

Terminal49

Free
  • Pro$299/month
    • Unlimited tracking
    • Terminal data
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Johnson Controls Metasys if

  • You need hvac control.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want building automation.
Johnson Controls Metasys review

Choose Terminal49 if

  • You need automated tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want terminal appointments.
Terminal49 review

Questions people ask

Is Johnson Controls Metasys or Terminal49 better?
Neither clearly leads. Johnson Controls Metasys starts at On request and Terminal49 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Johnson Controls Metasys or Terminal49?
Terminal49 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Johnson Controls Metasys and Free for Terminal49.
Does Johnson Controls Metasys or Terminal49 run on more platforms?
Johnson Controls Metasys runs on Web, Mobile. Terminal49 runs on Web, Api.
Can I use Terminal49 for free?
Yes. Terminal49 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Johnson Controls Metasys starts at On request.
What is Johnson Controls Metasys best used for?
Johnson Controls Metasys is most often used for building automation for offices, data centres, hospitals and universities, managing multi site campuses from one building management system, meeting compliance and reporting requirements for regulated facilities. Of those, building automation for offices, data centres, hospitals and universities and managing multi site campuses from one building management system are not what Terminal49 is typically brought in for.
What can Johnson Controls Metasys do that Terminal49 cannot?
Johnson Controls Metasys covers HVAC control, Building automation, Energy management, Security integration. Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, Terminal appointments, Demurrage alerts, Customer portals. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Johnson Controls Metasys: How much does Johnson Controls Metasys cost?

Johnson Controls Metasys pricing is not published online. Contact Johnson Controls directly for enterprise building automation system pricing and licensing.

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Terminal49: Is there a free plan available?

Yes, Terminal49 offers a Free Forever plan with no commitment required. It includes up to 3 users, basic shipment tracking, and 50 document credits.

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Johnson Controls Metasys: What licensing models does Metasys offer?

Specific Metasys licensing models and pricing are available through Johnson Controls sales team. Contact Johnson Controls for custom quotes based on building management requirements.

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Terminal49: What plans require payment?

Terminal49 offers four tiers: Free (free forever), Lite (annual contract), Essential (annual or pay-as-you-go), and Complete (annual contract). Lite, Essential, and Complete require direct contact with sales for pricing.

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Terminal49: What features are in the Essential plan?

Essential (Most Popular) includes unlimited users, full shipment & container dashboards, API access & webhooks, intermodal rail tracking, container assignments, and team collaboration features. It offers both annual contract and pay-as-you-go billing options.

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