Freightek Rate Management

Freightek Rate Management is a web-based rate workspace for freight forwarders handling carrier prices across sea, air and road. It is a sensible fit for teams that need to import, compare and share rates; its five-user plan structure makes the cost of expansion an important consideration.

The core proposition is focused: consolidate rates and control how clients and agents see them. It is not the right choice for teams that need carrier bid management.

Overview

Freightek brings rates from multiple carriers into one dashboard, where forwarders can compare shipment options and share rates with clients and agents. Contract management and accessorial rules extend the workflow beyond a simple rate repository. Together, these capabilities suit forwarders managing varied routes and client-specific pricing, but the absence of carrier bid management rules out teams that need to run bids in the same product.

Rate coverage spans sea, air and road, with supported types including Sea FCL, Sea LCL, Air, Road FCL, Road FTL and Road LTL. That range is useful for mixed-mode operations, while teams focused on other workflows should weigh whether rate consolidation is enough to justify another system.

Key features

Import and compare

Users can upload CSV or Excel rate files and match fields during import. This gives teams a way to bring carrier data into a shared comparison workflow instead of handling each file separately. The product helps compare rates and select an option for a shipment; teams should still expect to manage the quality and currency of the imported data.

Manage client views

Custom client markups and route visibility controls let a forwarder shape shared rates for different audiences. Notifications about upcoming rate expirations can prompt teams to review time-sensitive prices before they become stale. These are practical controls for client-facing rate distribution, rather than evidence of a broader sales or bid-management suite.

Integrations, security and support

APIs and webhooks can automate tasks and connect Freightek with an existing system, which may reduce duplicated work for teams with established processes. The pricing page also lists SSL 256 security and full data backup, plus a knowledge base and email and phone support. Those provisions address common operational needs, though the available plan descriptions do not assign different levels of support or security by tier.

Pricing

Freightek offers a free plan and paid plans with five users included. The paid tiers increase storage and the price of added seats, so the right fit depends on both data volume and team size.

PlanPrice and allowanceBest fitFreefree; billed $0; 5 users/month and 100 GB/year storageSmall teams evaluating the workflow or operating within the free allowance.Standard$145 a month; $145 monthly option or $185 annual option shown; 5 users, $29/user/month add-on, 100 GB/year storageSmall businesses with minimal requirements, matching Freightek's stated fit for Standard.Pro$195 a month; $195 monthly option or $245 annual option shown; 5 users, $39/user/month add-on, 1 TB/year storageTeams that need more storage than Standard's 100 GB/year.Elite$295 a month; $295 monthly option or $370 annual option shown; 5 users, $59/user/month add-on, unlimited storageTeams whose storage needs exceed Pro's 1 TB/year.EnterpriseCustom pricing; advanced configuration and everything on Elite, plus moreOrganizations seeking advanced configuration.Standard is the lowest paid tier, but its five included users and 100 GB/year storage cap make it a modest step up from Free on capacity; additional seats cost $29/user/month. Pro raises storage to 1 TB/year at a higher base price, while Elite removes the storage ceiling and charges more per extra user. The listed annual options cost more than the corresponding monthly options, so confirm which billing option and terms apply before committing.

The free plan has a five-user allowance and 100 GB/year storage; the plan description also describes the five-user allowance as per month. Teams should check that user and storage capacity against their expected usage before making it their ongoing setup.

Platforms

Freightek is web-based and requires no software installation. The platform can be accessed from desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile, which supports teams that need to reach rate information from different devices. The specified platform is web.

Who it's for

Freightek is aimed at freight forwarders that need to collect carrier rates, compare shipment options and share tailored rates with clients or agents. Its listed coverage across sea, air and road makes it relevant to teams handling multiple modes, and Standard is positioned for small businesses with minimal requirements. It is a weaker fit for organizations that require carrier bid management or need more than five included users without paying per-seat add-ons.

Pros and cons

Pros: CSV and Excel imports, field matching and consolidated comparison bring multiple carrier rates into one workflow.

Pros: Client markups, route visibility controls and expiration notifications support controlled, current rate sharing.

Pros: Sea, air and road rate types cover a broad mix of freight modes, while APIs and webhooks support integration and automation.

Cons: Carrier bid management is not included, so it will not cover that part of a forwarder's procurement workflow.

Cons: Every paid tier includes five users, and extra seats add $29, $39 or $59 per user per month depending on plan.

Cons: Storage is capped at 100 GB/year on Free and Standard and 1 TB/year on Pro; unlimited storage requires Elite.

Alternatives

Compare other options in Freight Rate Management Software. Choose Loadar if a free, web-based freemium option for shippers is more relevant: its free plan includes contract, flexible and spot tenders, ERP integration, load visibility and an audit trail. Choose Freightify if access from Android or iOS matters, or if a seven-day Rate Search trial with no credit or debit card required suits your evaluation; it is paid rather than freemium. cargo.one is another freemium web and API option, with a free Starter plan limited to certain Export Agent functionalities.

Infor Public Sector is a paid alternative with web, mobile, API, Windows and self-hosted platform options. Freightos is worth considering for its Individual Starter Ocean plan at $119 a month, billed annually, which includes one user, one custom shipping route and weekly and daily pricing data across 12 lanes. Magaya Rate Management is another subscription-based rate-management option, with pricing available by demo request. Choose Shipthis if its $89 a month per-user plan and included modules better match your budget; add-ons such as Track and Trace, Trade Messaging and eAWB submission are billed per transaction. Upply Contract Management offers free registration with no commitment for carriers and freight forwarders, making it worth considering when that audience and entry model fit better.

Verdict

Freightek Rate Management is a good choice for freight forwarders who want a focused web workspace to import, compare and share multi-mode carrier rates with client-specific controls. Its main advantage is the combination of rate comparison, controlled sharing and broad sea, air and road coverage. Look elsewhere if carrier bid management is essential, or if the five included users and paid extra-seat charges make growth costly for your team.