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Candata ACE/ABI

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Spec score 7.8 #5 of 22 in Customs Management Software

What it is

Candata ACE/ABI is US customs software for brokers, with tools to prepare and manage ACE/ABI workflows through clearance. Its AI inbox takes in emails and documents, extracts shipment details, and drafts shipments for broker review. A licensed customs broker reviews the shipment data and submits it to ACE/ABI. A multi-tab workspace and operations dashboard organize live statuses, exceptions, and work queues. QuickBooks syncs customers, invoices, payments, and reporting, including bank feeds and automated tax workflows. Standards-based APIs can connect rate shopping, document management, analytics, and partner systems; the product FAQ also mentions EDI feeds for brokers using Descartes or CargoWise for B2B transactions. Candata states that it uses Google Cloud hosting, 2FA, and automatic updates, and claims 99.99% uptime. Its privacy policy says customer data is encrypted at rest and in transit, with access managed through Google OAuth2 single sign-on. It runs on macOS and Windows. Pricing is on request.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Candata’s US customs software reads emails, fills out forms, and sends customs entries to ACE for US brokers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · candata.com
Intended users
Candata describes the US customs product as built for US customs brokers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · candata.com
Platforms
Candata provides Customs/Freight downloads for Windows and Mac; the Windows download requires Windows 10 or newer, 64-bit.Read 8 Oct 2026 · candata.com
Integrations
The US product FAQ mentions brokers using Descartes or CargoWise for B2B transactions who want to set up EDI feeds.Read 8 Oct 2026 · candata.com
Security
The US product page states that it uses Google Cloud hosting, two-factor authentication, and automatic updates, and claims 99.99% uptime.Read 8 Oct 2026 · candata.com
Support
Candata lists technical support by phone at (416) 493-9020, extension 2, and links to its Help Centre.Read 8 Oct 2026 · candata.com
Accounting integration
QuickBooks syncs customers, invoices, payments, and reporting with Candata.Read 4 Oct 2026 · candata.com
ACE/ABI
Candata says its US-market solution is designed to support ACE/ABI workflows.Read 8 Oct 2026 · candata.com
APIs
Candata says its standards-based APIs can connect to rate shopping, document management, analytics, and partner systems.Read 8 Oct 2026 · candata.com
Broker review
A licensed customs broker reviews the extracted information, finalizes edge cases, and submits it to ACE/ABI.Read 8 Oct 2026 · candata.com
Data protection
Candata's privacy policy says customer data is hosted in Google Cloud, encrypted at rest and in transit, and access is managed through Google OAuth2 single sign-on.Read 4 Oct 2026 · candata.com
Email automation
Its AI can ingest email, extract shipment details, and draft shipments in the Candata platform.Read 8 Oct 2026 · candata.com
Mac requirements
The download page lists Mac OS X 10.8 or greater, at least 4 GB RAM, and screen resolution of 1024 × 768 or greater.Read 4 Oct 2026 · candata.com
Other integrations
Candata describes standards-based APIs for connecting rate shopping, document management, analytics, and partner systems.Read 4 Oct 2026 · candata.com
QuickBooks
The QuickBooks integration syncs customers, invoices, payments, and reporting, including bank feeds and automated tax workflows.Read 8 Oct 2026 · candata.com
Target users
The US solution is described as built for customs brokers and combines Candata’s technology with Ramport’s ABI workflow experience.Read 8 Oct 2026 · candata.com
Windows requirements
The download page lists Windows 10 or newer (64-bit), at least 4 GB RAM, and screen resolution of 1024 × 768 or greater.Read 4 Oct 2026 · candata.com
Workspace
The product includes a multi-tab workspace for handling shipments side by side and an operations dashboard for live statuses, exceptions, and work queues.Read 8 Oct 2026 · candata.com

Plans and prices

Candata ACE/ABI Priced on request Pricing not stated; request a demo Read 8 Oct 2026 · candata.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • AI inbox extracts shipment details from emails and documents.
  • Broker review precedes submission to ACE/ABI.
  • Dashboard organizes statuses, exceptions, and work queues.
  • QuickBooks sync includes bank feeds and tax workflows.
  • Supports declaration filing and standards-based APIs.

Limits

  • Pricing is available on request.
  • Windows requires Windows 10 or newer, 64-bit.
  • Mac requires OS X 10.8 or newer.

Who it suits

It is designed for US customs brokers who need ACE/ABI workflows, shipment preparation, and broker review before filing. Its QuickBooks and API integrations may suit broker operations that connect accounting or partner systems.

Verdict

Candata ACE/ABI combines shipment drafting with broker review and ACE/ABI submission, alongside accounting and partner-system connections.

Where Specifiction places it

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