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Terminal49 vs Windward

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Terminal49

Software

Container tracking for freight forwarders

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Windward

Software

AI-powered maritime risk intelligence

From
$3000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Terminal49 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, Windward covers AI-powered risk scoring.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Terminal49 and Windward actually diverge.

Attributes where Terminal49 and Windward differ
AttributeTerminal49Windward
Starting priceFree$3000/month
Free tierYesNo
Founded20191996

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Windward

  • AI-powered risk scoring
  • Sanctions compliance
  • Ship-to-ship detection
  • Dark activity alerts
  • Compliance systems
  • Trading platforms
  • Banking systems

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

Windward

No use cases recorded yet. See the Windward 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

Windward

Nothing recorded yet. See the Windward review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Terminal49

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

Windward

$3000/month
  • Professional$7500/month
    • Behavioral analytics
    • Dark activity detection
    • API 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.
Terminal49 review

Choose Windward if

  • You need ai-powered risk scoring.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want sanctions compliance.
Windward review

Questions people ask

Is Terminal49 or Windward better?
Neither clearly leads. Terminal49 starts at Free and Windward at $3000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Terminal49 or Windward?
Terminal49 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Terminal49 and $3000/month for Windward.
Does Terminal49 or Windward 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?
Yes. Terminal49 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Windward starts at $3000/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 Windward is typically brought in for.
What can Terminal49 do that Windward cannot?
Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, Terminal appointments, Demurrage alerts, Customer portals. Windward covers AI-powered risk scoring, Sanctions compliance, Ship-to-ship detection, Dark activity alerts. Both handle Web support, Api support.
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