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Terminal49 vs Turvo

Terminal49 logo

Terminal49

Maritime

Container tracking for freight forwarders

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Turvo logo

Turvo

Logistics

Collaborative TMS for freight brokers and 3PLs, owned by cold chain operator Lineage

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Turvo turvo is owned by Lineage, a large cold storage and logistics operator, so competing 3PLs are placing operational and rate data with a platform under a competitor group; the separation is contractual, not structural.
  • They diverge on capability: Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, Turvo covers Shared shipment feed.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Terminal49 and Turvo actually diverge.

Attributes where Terminal49 and Turvo differ
AttributeTerminal49Turvo
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, iOS, Android, API
CategoryMaritimeLogistics
Founded2019Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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
  • Web support

Only in Turvo

  • Shared shipment feed
  • Order and load management
  • Carrier sourcing
  • Driver mobile app
  • Accounting and settlement
  • Open API
  • Analytics

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 Turvo
  • Feeding container milestones into an internal system over an APInot Turvo

Turvo

  • A mid-sized freight brokerage trying to raise loads per operator without adding dispatch headcountnot Terminal49
  • A 3PL that wants its shipper customers to see live load status without building and maintaining a customer portalnot Terminal49
  • A shipper with an in-house brokerage arm needing one system for both managed transport and purchased capacitynot Terminal49
  • A carrier-facing operation replacing email and phone check calls with structured status events tied to the load recordnot 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

Turvo

  • Turvo is owned by Lineage, a large cold storage and logistics operator, so competing 3PLs are placing operational and rate data with a platform under a competitor group; the separation is contractual, not structural.
  • No pricing is published and third-party figures vary by an order of magnitude, from a few hundred to several thousand dollars a month, which makes early budgeting guesswork.
  • The collaboration model only pays off if counterparties actually log in; brokers whose shippers and carriers stay on email get the cost of the platform without the headcount benefit.
  • Accounting and settlement are functional but thinner than dedicated brokerage back-office systems, so many customers still run a separate finance package and reconcile between them.
  • Coverage is North American truckload and less-than-truckload first; international, ocean and customs workflows are weak, so it does not suit a forwarder-led business.

Pricing, plan by plan

Terminal49

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

Turvo

On request
  • Turvo TMS$undefined/year
    • Quoted by user count and load volume
    • Implementation, data migration and training scoped separately
    • Annual contracts with tiered support

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 Turvo if

  • You need shared shipment feed.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
  • You also want order and load management.
Turvo review

Questions people ask

Is Terminal49 or Turvo better?
Neither clearly leads. Terminal49 starts at Free and Turvo at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Terminal49 or Turvo?
Terminal49 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Terminal49 and On request for Turvo.
Does Terminal49 or Turvo run on more platforms?
Terminal49 runs on Web, Api. Turvo runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
Can I use Terminal49 for free?
Yes. Terminal49 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Turvo starts at On request.
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 Turvo is typically brought in for.
What can Terminal49 do that Turvo cannot?
Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, Terminal appointments, Demurrage alerts, Customer portals. Turvo covers Shared shipment feed, Order and load management, Carrier sourcing, Driver mobile app.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Terminal49: Is there a free plan available?

Yes, Terminal49 offers a Free Forever plan with no commitment required. It includes up to 3 users, basic shipment tracking, and 50 document credits.

Source
Turvo: Who owns Turvo?

Lineage Logistics, together with Bay Grove, acquired Turvo in June 2022. It operates as a wholly owned subsidiary and still sells under the Turvo brand.

Terminal49: What plans require payment?

Terminal49 offers four tiers: Free (free forever), Lite (annual contract), Essential (annual or pay-as-you-go), and Complete (annual contract). Lite, Essential, and Complete require direct contact with sales for pricing.

Source
Turvo: Is Turvo a TMS or a visibility tool?

It is a TMS with collaboration and visibility built in, rather than a visibility layer bolted onto a separate TMS.

Terminal49: What features are in the Essential plan?

Essential (Most Popular) includes unlimited users, full shipment & container dashboards, API access & webhooks, intermodal rail tracking, container assignments, and team collaboration features. It offers both annual contract and pay-as-you-go billing options.

Source
Turvo: Does it publish pricing?

No. Quotes are built from user counts and load volume, and implementation is separate.

Turvo: Is it suitable for a shipper with no brokerage?

It can be, but the design assumes buying capacity from many carriers. A shipper with a small dedicated fleet gets less from it.

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