Software · head to head
ShipNet vs Container xChange
The short version
- Only Container xChange has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: ShipNet covers Technical management, Container xChange covers Container trading.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ShipNet and Container xChange actually diverge.
| Attribute | ShipNet | Container xChange |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $400/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | transaction |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Web, Api |
| Founded | 1984 | 2017 |
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 ShipNet
- Technical management
- Crew management
- Procurement
- Accounting
- ERP systems
- Payroll
- Classification societies
- Windows support
Only in Container xChange
- Container trading
- Leasing marketplace
- Tracking
- Payment processing
- TMS platforms
- Container depots
- Shipping lines
- Api support
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ShipNet
No use cases recorded yet. See the ShipNet review.
Container xChange
- Buying and selling shipping containers through an online marketplacenot ShipNet
- One way SOC container leasing between depot locationsnot ShipNet
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
ShipNet
Nothing recorded yet. See the ShipNet review.
Container xChange
- Leasing plans require a 12 month commitment
- Leasing Basic at $399 a month caps at 10 containers, and Leasing Premium at $649 a month caps at 100
- The Professional Trading Buyer plan is $399 a month and billed annually
- Listing as a container owner or wholesaler is $899 a month
- The fulfilment service is commission based with no published rate, and is limited to the USA and Canada
Pricing, plan by plan
ShipNet
$400/month- Professional$1000/month
- Technical management
- Crewing
- Procurement
Container xChange
Free- Professional$199/month
- Trading platform
- Tracking
- Analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose ShipNet if
- You need technical management.
- You work on Web, Windows.
- You also want crew management.
Choose Container xChange if
- You need container trading.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want leasing marketplace.
Questions people ask
- Is ShipNet or Container xChange better?
- Neither clearly leads. ShipNet starts at $400/month and Container xChange at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ShipNet or Container xChange?
- Container xChange has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $400/month for ShipNet and Free for Container xChange.
- Does ShipNet or Container xChange run on more platforms?
- ShipNet runs on Web, Windows. Container xChange runs on Web, Api.
- Can I use Container xChange for free?
- Yes. Container xChange has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ShipNet starts at $400/month.
- What can ShipNet do that Container xChange cannot?
- ShipNet covers Technical management, Crew management, Procurement, Accounting. Container xChange covers Container trading, Leasing marketplace, Tracking, Payment processing. Both handle Web support.