Software · head to head
MDS Transmodal vs Baltic Exchange
The short version
- They diverge on capability: MDS Transmodal covers Container trade data, Baltic Exchange covers Freight indices.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MDS Transmodal and Baltic Exchange actually diverge.
| Attribute | MDS Transmodal | Baltic Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $600/month | $500/month |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Api |
| Founded | 1988 | 1744 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 MDS Transmodal
- Container trade data
- Port statistics
- Intermodal analysis
- Custom research
- Data exports
- Custom reports
Only in Baltic Exchange
- Freight indices
- Market assessments
- Forward curves
- Historical data
- API
- Data feeds
- Trading platforms
- Api support
Both cover
- Web support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
MDS Transmodal
- The Internet Archive's capture of MDS Transmodal's homepage on 16 December 2019 confirmed the firm offers named consulting services and models (Forecasts, Due Diligence, Transport Modelling, Market and feasibility studies, Data/Models) via phone or email contact only, with over 35 years of research and advice cited and no pricing published.
Baltic Exchange
Nothing recorded yet. See the Baltic Exchange review.
Pricing, plan by plan
MDS Transmodal
$600/month- Data Access$1200/month
- Container data
- Port statistics
- Trade flows
Baltic Exchange
$500/month- Data Services$1500/month
- Freight indices
- Market assessments
- Historical data
Which should you pick?
Choose MDS Transmodal if
- You need container trade data.
- You also want port statistics.
Choose Baltic Exchange if
- You need freight indices.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want market assessments.
Questions people ask
- Is MDS Transmodal or Baltic Exchange better?
- Neither clearly leads. MDS Transmodal starts at $600/month and Baltic Exchange at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, MDS Transmodal or Baltic Exchange?
- MDS Transmodal starts at $600/month and Baltic Exchange at $500/month.
- Does MDS Transmodal or Baltic Exchange run on more platforms?
- MDS Transmodal runs on Web. Baltic Exchange runs on Web, Api.
- What can MDS Transmodal do that Baltic Exchange cannot?
- MDS Transmodal covers Container trade data, Port statistics, Intermodal analysis, Custom research. Baltic Exchange covers Freight indices, Market assessments, Forward curves, Historical data. Both handle Web support.