Software · head to head
Windward vs Freightos
The short version
- Only Freightos has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Windward covers AI-powered risk scoring, Freightos covers Instant quotes.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Windward and Freightos actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Windward
- AI-powered risk scoring
- Sanctions compliance
- Ship-to-ship detection
- Dark activity alerts
- Compliance systems
- Trading platforms
- Banking 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.
Windward
No use cases recorded yet. See the Windward review.
Freightos
- Comparing freight quotes from multiple forwarders in one placenot Windward
- Booking international freight online rather than by email quotenot Windward
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Windward
Nothing recorded yet. See the Windward review.
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
Windward
$3000/month- Professional$7500/month
- Behavioral analytics
- Dark activity detection
- API access
Freightos
Free- Enterprise$500/month
- Bulk pricing
- API access
- Custom integrations
Which should you pick?
Choose Windward if
- You need ai-powered risk scoring.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want sanctions compliance.
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 Windward or Freightos better?
- Neither clearly leads. Windward starts at $3000/month and Freightos at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Windward or Freightos?
- Freightos has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $3000/month for Windward and Free for Freightos.
- Does Windward or Freightos run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Api, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Freightos for free?
- Yes. Freightos has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Windward starts at $3000/month.
- What can Windward do that Freightos cannot?
- Windward covers AI-powered risk scoring, Sanctions compliance, Ship-to-ship detection, Dark activity alerts. Freightos covers Instant quotes, Online booking, Shipment tracking, Rate comparison. Both handle Web support, Api support.