Software · head to head
Terminal49 vs Drewry
The short version
- Only Terminal49 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Terminal49 aPI access and webhooks start at the Essential plan; Drewry the World Container Index is described as free but still requires an account to read, and full access depends on subscription rights
- They diverge on capability: Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, Drewry covers Market research.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Terminal49 and Drewry actually diverge.
| Attribute | Terminal49 | Drewry |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $1000/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Api | Web |
| Founded | 2019 | 1970 |
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 Terminal49
- Automated tracking
- Terminal appointments
- Demurrage alerts
- Customer portals
- TMS platforms
- Carrier websites
- Terminal systems
- Api support
Only in Drewry
- Market research
- Forecasting
- Benchmarking
- Advisory services
- Data exports
- Custom reports
Both cover
- Web 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 Drewry
- Feeding container milestones into an internal system over an APInot Drewry
Drewry
- Tracking container freight rate movements through the weekly World Container Indexnot Terminal49
- Supporting shipping and supply chain research with published rate assessmentsnot Terminal49
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
Drewry
- The World Container Index is described as free but still requires an account to read, and full access depends on subscription rights
- No subscription price is published anywhere on the index pages
- The container index publishes weekly, so it is not a source for daily rate movement
Pricing, plan by plan
Terminal49
Free- Pro$299/month
- Unlimited tracking
- Terminal data
- API access
Drewry
$1000/month- Research Subscription$3000/month
- Market reports
- Forecasts
- Data access
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Terminal49 or Drewry better?
- Neither clearly leads. Terminal49 starts at Free and Drewry at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Terminal49 or Drewry?
- Terminal49 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Terminal49 and $1000/month for Drewry.
- Does Terminal49 or Drewry run on more platforms?
- Terminal49 runs on Web, Api. Drewry runs on Web.
- Can I use Terminal49 for free?
- Yes. Terminal49 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Drewry starts at $1000/month.
- 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 Drewry is typically brought in for.
- What can Terminal49 do that Drewry cannot?
- Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, Terminal appointments, Demurrage alerts, Customer portals. Drewry covers Market research, Forecasting, Benchmarking, Advisory services. Both handle Web support.