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Head-to-head · Freight Rate Management Software

Freightgate vs cargo.one

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Freightgate #1 in Freight Rate Management Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Freightgate
cargo.one #2 in Freight Rate Management Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit cargo.one

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFreightgate · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly cargo.one
  • Most featuresFreightgate · 4 of 4

Freightgate scores higher on our rubric for freight rate management software: 9.4 against 9.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Freightgate is the better fit for complex freight procurement and compliance. cargo.one is the better fit for multimodal teams wanting a free entry plan.

  • Freightgate fits best

    Complex freight procurement and compliance

  • cargo.one fits best

    Multimodal teams wanting a free entry plan

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Side by side

Feature Freightgate 9.4/10 Visit ↗ cargo.one 9.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.3
Ranking #1 in Freight Rate Management Software #2 in Freight Rate Management Software
Best for Complex freight procurement and compliance Multimodal teams wanting a free entry plan
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 5 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Freightgate 4/4 · cargo.one 3/4
Rate comparison ✓ ✓
Contract management ✓ ✓
Accessorial rules ✓ ✓
Carrier bid management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Rate input methods Mixed Mixed
Carrier connections Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Manages rates, contracts, tariffs, surcharges, and versioned audit trails
  • Supports bids, negotiation rounds, awards, quoting, and contract compliance
  • Connects through EDI, API, web services, NetSuite, and Excel
  • Free Starter plan for basic platform features
  • Compares air, ocean, and multimodal freight rates
  • Connects with APIs, TMS, CargoWise, and Cargospot
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through contact sales and an Order Form
  • Its broad workflow scope may exceed simpler freight-rate needs
  • Advanced workflows require coordination across multiple logistics processes
  • Starter has limited export-agent functionality
  • Import-agent functionality starts with the pro plan
  • Enterprise features require the Enterprise plan
Our verdict

Freightgate is a cloud logistics platform for global operators, freight forwarders, 3PLs, NVOCCs, and shippers. It supports ocean, air, land, and rail operations, covering carrier rates, contracts, surcharges, routing, tendering, freight…

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cargo.one is a web and API platform for freight forwarders managing air, ocean, trucking, local-charge, and internal pricing data. It brings rate comparison, contract and pricing management, multimodal quoting, booking, customer portals,…

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  1. FreightgateFreight Rate Management Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. cargo.oneFreight Rate Management Software 9.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Freightgate — where it wins

    • Manages rates, contracts, tariffs, surcharges, and versioned audit trails
    • Supports bids, negotiation rounds, awards, quoting, and contract compliance
    • Connects through EDI, API, web services, NetSuite, and Excel

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact sales and an Order Form
    • Its broad workflow scope may exceed simpler freight-rate needs
    • Advanced workflows require coordination across multiple logistics processes

  • cargo.one — where it wins

    • Free Starter plan for basic platform features
    • Compares air, ocean, and multimodal freight rates
    • Connects with APIs, TMS, CargoWise, and Cargospot

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter has limited export-agent functionality
    • Import-agent functionality starts with the pro plan
    • Enterprise features require the Enterprise plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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