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Q88 vs CargoSmart

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Q88

Software

Tanker vessel information platform

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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: Q88 covers Vessel questionnaires, CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Q88 and CargoSmart actually diverge.

Attributes where Q88 and CargoSmart differ
AttributeQ88CargoSmart
Starting price$200/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20012000

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 Q88

  • Vessel questionnaires
  • Vetting support
  • Documentation management
  • Compliance tracking
  • Oil major systems
  • Chartering platforms
  • Fleet management

Only in CargoSmart

  • Real-time tracking
  • ETA predictions
  • Exception management
  • Carbon tracking
  • SAP TM
  • Oracle
  • Shipping lines
  • TMS

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Api support

Where each one falls short

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

Q88

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Q88 LLC's corporate homepage on 19 February 2016 stated Q88.com had 75% of the world-wide tanker industry onboard and served over 1,000 clients across four named products (Q88.com, Q88Dry.com, Milbros.com, Q88VMS.com), with no price figure published for any; this is a 2016 capture and figures are dated.

CargoSmart

Nothing recorded yet. See the CargoSmart review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Q88

$200/month
  • Vessel Manager$500/month
    • Q88 questionnaires
    • Vessel profiles
    • Documentation

CargoSmart

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Q88 if

  • You need vessel questionnaires.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want vetting support.
Q88 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 Q88 or CargoSmart better?
Neither clearly leads. Q88 starts at $200/month and CargoSmart at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Q88 or CargoSmart?
CargoSmart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $200/month for Q88 and Free for CargoSmart.
Does Q88 or CargoSmart run on more platforms?
Q88 runs on Web, 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. Q88 starts at $200/month.
What can Q88 do that CargoSmart cannot?
Q88 covers Vessel questionnaires, Vetting support, Documentation management, Compliance tracking. CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, ETA predictions, Exception management, Carbon tracking. Both handle Web support, Api support.
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