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Head-to-head · Transport Management software

CargoWise vs Shipwell TMS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score CargoWise #6 in Transport Management software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit CargoWise
Shipwell TMS #8 in Transport Management software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Shipwell

CargoWise leads on 0 checks, Shipwell TMS on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCargoWise · 8.6/10

CargoWise scores higher on our rubric for transport management software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

CargoWise is the better fit for forwarders needing broad multimodal operations. Shipwell TMS is the better fit for mid-market teams managing multimodal freight.

  • CargoWise fits best

    Forwarders needing broad multimodal operations

  • Shipwell TMS fits best

    Mid-market teams managing multimodal freight

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Side by side

Feature CargoWise 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Shipwell TMS 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
Ranking #6 in Transport Management software #8 in Transport Management software
Best for Forwarders needing broad multimodal operations Mid-market teams managing multimodal freight
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $0.20/unit usage-based Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 10 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CargoWise 1/4 · Shipwell TMS 1/4
Shipment planning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Carrier tendering Not checked yet Not checked yet
Shipment tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Freight audit ✓ ✓
Specs
Transport modes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Coordinates air, ocean, road, rail, and multimodal freight workflows.
  • Combines booking, tendering, tracking, freight audit, and payment controls.
  • Offers customs, land transport, accounting, and analytics alongside forwarding.
  • Connects planning, rating, dispatch, tendering, tracking, audit, and settlement
  • Supports EDI tendering and tracking alongside REST API connectivity
  • AI-assisted exception monitoring and mobile access support freight operations
Cons
  • Usage charges vary by package, consignment, procedure, or shipment.
  • Broad logistics execution scope may be more than a TMS-focused operation needs.
  • Workflow coverage spans many functions, so the fit depends on operational breadth.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales for a customized quote
  • Published plan-level shipment and carrier limits are not available
  • Integration details are limited to REST API and EDI
Our verdict

CargoWise is a logistics execution platform for freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouse operators, carriers, and transport providers. It is positioned for mid-market and enterprise organizations managing complex global logistics,…

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Shipwell TMS is a cloud-based transportation management platform for shippers and supply-chain teams, with a focus on multimodal freight. Its scope spans shipment planning and execution, carrier rating and dispatch, load tendering,…

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  1. CargoWiseTransport Management software 8.6Paid
  2. Shipwell TMSTransport Management software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CargoWise — where it wins

    • Coordinates air, ocean, road, rail, and multimodal freight workflows.
    • Combines booking, tendering, tracking, freight audit, and payment controls.
    • Offers customs, land transport, accounting, and analytics alongside forwarding.

    Where it doesn't

    • Usage charges vary by package, consignment, procedure, or shipment.
    • Broad logistics execution scope may be more than a TMS-focused operation needs.
    • Workflow coverage spans many functions, so the fit depends on operational breadth.

  • Shipwell TMS — where it wins

    • Connects planning, rating, dispatch, tendering, tracking, audit, and settlement
    • Supports EDI tendering and tracking alongside REST API connectivity
    • AI-assisted exception monitoring and mobile access support freight operations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales for a customized quote
    • Published plan-level shipment and carrier limits are not available
    • Integration details are limited to REST API and EDI

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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