Software · head to head
Terminal49 vs Freightos
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Terminal49 aPI access and webhooks start at the Essential plan; Freightos no pricing, fees or commissions are published anywhere on the pricing page
- They diverge on capability: Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, Freightos covers Instant quotes.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Terminal49 and Freightos actually diverge.
| Attribute | Terminal49 | Freightos |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Founded | 2019 | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Api), 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 Freightos
- Instant quotes
- Online booking
- Shipment tracking
- Rate comparison
- ERP systems
- E-commerce platforms
- 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 Freightos
- Feeding container milestones into an internal system over an APInot Freightos
Freightos
- Comparing freight quotes from multiple forwarders in one placenot Terminal49
- Booking international freight online rather than by email quotenot 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
Freightos
- No pricing, fees or commissions are published anywhere on the pricing page
- Rates and costs are only visible after signing up to the platform
Pricing, plan by plan
Terminal49
Free- Pro$299/month
- Unlimited tracking
- Terminal data
- API access
Freightos
Free- Enterprise$500/month
- Bulk pricing
- API access
- Custom integrations
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.
Choose Freightos if
- You need instant quotes.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want online booking.
Questions people ask
- Is Terminal49 or Freightos better?
- Neither clearly leads. Terminal49 starts at Free and Freightos at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Terminal49 or Freightos?
- Terminal49 starts at Free and Freightos at Free.
- Does Terminal49 or Freightos run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Api, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- 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 Freightos is typically brought in for.
- What can Terminal49 do that Freightos cannot?
- Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, Terminal appointments, Demurrage alerts, Customer portals. Freightos covers Instant quotes, Online booking, Shipment tracking, Rate comparison. Both handle Web support, Api support.