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Head-to-head · Freight Rate Management Software

Freightgate vs Freightek Rate Management

  • 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
Freightek Rate Management #6 in Freight Rate Management Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Freightek

Freightgate leads on 1 check, Freightek Rate Management on 0, and 4 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 Freightek Rate Management
  • Most featuresFreightgate · 4 of 4

Freightgate scores higher on our rubric for freight rate management software: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Freightgate offers carrier bid management; Freightek Rate Management doesn't.

Freightgate is the better fit for complex freight procurement and compliance. Freightek Rate Management is the better fit for smaller teams wanting transparent pricing.

  • Freightgate fits best

    Complex freight procurement and compliance

  • Freightek Rate Management fits best

    Smaller teams wanting transparent pricing

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Side by side

Feature Freightgate 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Freightek Rate Management 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.6
Ranking #1 in Freight Rate Management Software #6 in Freight Rate Management Software
Best for Complex freight procurement and compliance Smaller teams wanting transparent pricing
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $145/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 5 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Freightgate 4/4 · Freightek Rate Management 3/4
Rate comparison ✓ ✓
Contract management ✓ ✓
Accessorial rules ✓ ✓
Carrier bid management ✓ (best) —
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
  • Centralizes multimodal carrier rates and compares available options
  • Imports CSV or Excel files and supports manual rate entry
  • Tracks expirations, markups, charges, and client rate visibility
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
  • The free plan is limited to 5 users
  • Available as a web platform rather than a broader platform mix
  • Carrier bid management is not included
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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Freightek Rate Management is a web-based tool for freight forwarders and logistics companies that need to centralize, compare, update, and share rates. It supports sea, air, and road workflows, covering freight, local, and service charges.…

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  1. FreightgateFreight Rate Management Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. Freightek Rate ManagementFreight Rate Management Software 8.6Free 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

  • Freightek Rate Management — where it wins

    • Centralizes multimodal carrier rates and compares available options
    • Imports CSV or Excel files and supports manual rate entry
    • Tracks expirations, markups, charges, and client rate visibility

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan is limited to 5 users
    • Available as a web platform rather than a broader platform mix
    • Carrier bid management is not included
  • Freightgate9.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad freight platform for complex procurement, compliance, quoting, and audit workflows.

    Visit FreightgateFull verdict →
  • Freightek Rate Management8.6/10 · Free plan

    A focused web rate manager with transparent plans, imports, markups, and client sharing.

    Visit FreightekFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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