Candata ACE/ABI vs Intellect eBrokerage

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.

Intellect eBrokerage is a web-based system for filing and managing US Customs transactions. Its listed filings include Entry Summary, Cargo Release, ISF, DIS, PGA/OGA, FDA Prior Notice and Type 86 for truck, air and ocean. The system also includes customs queries, customer profiles, filing history and templates for preparing entries. Business tools cover periodic statements, ACH payments, accounting and billing, reports and delivery orders; users can upload documents and receive real-time status notifications. It is available as a standalone product or as an integrated TMS solution with Intellect eFreight. Intellect Technologies says it is certified to file ACE Entry, In-Bond, DIS, ISF, ACE Entry Summary and ACE Cargo with U.S. Customs. The company describes the product as serving US Customs brokers, with functionality for brokers and importers. Intellect Technologies develops logistics and supply-chain software, is headquartered in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, and lists support teams in India and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2005, the company offers eBrokerage as paid software with a free trial; pricing is available on request.