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Navis N4 vs CargoSmart

Navis N4 logo

Navis N4

Software

Terminal operating system

From
$50000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CargoSmart logo

CargoSmart

Software

Global shipment visibility and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only CargoSmart has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Navis N4 covers Vessel planning, CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Navis N4 and CargoSmart actually diverge.

Attributes where Navis N4 and CargoSmart differ
AttributeNavis N4CargoSmart
Starting price$50000/yearFree
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, ApiWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded19882000

Identical on both: 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 Navis N4

  • Vessel planning
  • Yard management
  • Gate operations
  • Equipment management
  • Port community systems
  • Customs
  • Windows support

Only in CargoSmart

  • Real-time tracking
  • ETA predictions
  • Exception management
  • Carbon tracking
  • SAP TM
  • Oracle
  • TMS
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Shipping lines
  • Web support
  • Api support

Where each one falls short

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

Navis N4

  • Navis N4 is now marketed under Kaleris (the site redirects there); pricing is not published, the page only offers contact/demo requests

CargoSmart

Nothing recorded yet. See the CargoSmart review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Navis N4

$50000/year
  • Professional$100000/year
    • Full TOS
    • Optimization
    • Analytics

CargoSmart

Free
  • Professional$299/month
    • Unlimited tracking
    • ETA predictions
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Navis N4 if

  • You need vessel planning.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Api.
  • You also want yard management.
Navis N4 review

Choose CargoSmart if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want eta predictions.
CargoSmart review

Questions people ask

Is Navis N4 or CargoSmart better?
Neither clearly leads. Navis N4 starts at $50000/year and CargoSmart at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Navis N4 or CargoSmart?
CargoSmart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $50000/year for Navis N4 and Free for CargoSmart.
Does Navis N4 or CargoSmart run on more platforms?
Navis N4 runs on Web, Windows, Api. CargoSmart runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use CargoSmart for free?
Yes. CargoSmart has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Navis N4 starts at $50000/year.
What can Navis N4 do that CargoSmart cannot?
Navis N4 covers Vessel planning, Yard management, Gate operations, Equipment management. CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, ETA predictions, Exception management, Carbon tracking. Both handle Shipping lines, Web support, Api support.
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