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Head-to-head · Logistics Management Software

CargoWise vs Open TMS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score CargoWise #1 in Logistics Management Software 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit CargoWise
Open TMS #8 in Logistics Management Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Open TMS

CargoWise leads on 0 checks, Open TMS on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCargoWise · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Open TMS
  • Most featuresOpen TMS · 5 of 5

CargoWise scores higher on our rubric for logistics management software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Open TMS offers free plan; CargoWise doesn't.

CargoWise is the better fit for global multimodal logistics operators. Open TMS is the better fit for teams wanting open-source logistics management.

  • CargoWise fits best

    Global multimodal logistics operators

  • Open TMS fits best

    Teams wanting open-source logistics management

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Side by side

Feature CargoWise 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Open TMS 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Logistics Management Software #8 in Logistics Management Software
Best for Global multimodal logistics operators Teams wanting open-source logistics management
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price $0.20/unit usage-based Free plan
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Community, Docs
Integrations 10 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CargoWise 0/5 · Open TMS 5/5
Warehouse management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Inventory tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Shipment tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Order management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Document management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Included users Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports air, ocean, road, rail, and multimodal freight workflows
  • Combines forwarding, customs, warehousing, accounting, and visibility
  • Provides EDI, APIs, system connectors, tendering, audit, and analytics
  • Free MIT-licensed deployment without per-user or transaction fees
  • Covers transportation, warehouse, inventory, EDI, tracking, and cold-chain workflows
  • Supports web, API, cloud, and self-hosted deployment options
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Transaction-based pricing can vary by shipment or procedure type
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of single-mode operators
  • No stable release version yet
  • Advanced implementation may require technical ownership
  • Paid tiers and broader commercial pricing are not defined
Our verdict

CargoWise is a logistics execution platform from WiseTech Global for freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouse operators, carriers, and transport providers. It covers international forwarding, customs, warehousing, land transport,…

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Open TMS is an open-source transportation management system for shippers, carriers, brokers, 3PLs, and warehouse operations. It brings order and shipment lifecycle management, carrier tendering, EDI communication, warehouse fulfillment,…

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  1. CargoWiseLogistics Management Software 9.4Paid
  2. Open TMSLogistics Management Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CargoWise — where it wins

    • Supports air, ocean, road, rail, and multimodal freight workflows
    • Combines forwarding, customs, warehousing, accounting, and visibility
    • Provides EDI, APIs, system connectors, tendering, audit, and analytics

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Transaction-based pricing can vary by shipment or procedure type
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of single-mode operators

  • Open TMS — where it wins

    • Free MIT-licensed deployment without per-user or transaction fees
    • Covers transportation, warehouse, inventory, EDI, tracking, and cold-chain workflows
    • Supports web, API, cloud, and self-hosted deployment options

    Where it doesn't

    • No stable release version yet
    • Advanced implementation may require technical ownership
    • Paid tiers and broader commercial pricing are not defined
  • CargoWise9.4/10 · Paid

    A broad multimodal platform for complex forwarding, customs, warehouse, and transport operations.

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  • Open TMS8.7/10 · Free plan

    A free, open-source TMS covering orders, shipments, warehouses, inventory, tracking, and exceptions.

    Visit Open TMSFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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