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Terminal49 vs CargoSmart

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Terminal49

Software

Container tracking for freight forwarders

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CargoSmart logo

CargoSmart

Software

Global shipment visibility and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Terminal49 and CargoSmart actually diverge.

Attributes where Terminal49 and CargoSmart differ
AttributeTerminal49CargoSmart
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20192000

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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 Terminal49

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

Only in CargoSmart

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Api support

What people use each for

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

Terminal49

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

CargoSmart

No use cases recorded yet. See the CargoSmart review.

Where each one falls short

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

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

CargoSmart

Nothing recorded yet. See the CargoSmart review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Terminal49

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

CargoSmart

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

Which should you pick?

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

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 Terminal49 or CargoSmart better?
Neither clearly leads. Terminal49 starts at Free and CargoSmart at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Terminal49 or CargoSmart?
Terminal49 starts at Free and CargoSmart at Free.
Does Terminal49 or CargoSmart run on more platforms?
Terminal49 runs on Web, Api. CargoSmart runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Terminal49 for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Terminal49 best used for?
Terminal49 is most often used for tracking ocean containers and shipments across carriers and terminals, feeding container milestones into an internal system over an api. Of those, tracking ocean containers and shipments across carriers and terminals and feeding container milestones into an internal system over an api are not what CargoSmart is typically brought in for.
What can Terminal49 do that CargoSmart cannot?
Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, Terminal appointments, Demurrage alerts, Customer portals. CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, ETA predictions, Exception management, Carbon tracking. Both handle Web support, Api support.
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