CargoSphere vs Freightek Rate Management

CargoSphere is a cloud-based rate management solution and confidential Rate Mesh network for carriers, freight forwarders, NVOs, and shippers. Its SUDS tool loads static carrier-rate files into the cloud database for in-house contract and rate management. Rate Mesh lets carriers, forwarders, and shippers distribute rates privately to selected partners, with future updates delivered to established connections in real time. Forwarders can search rates from their own contracts, agents, and co-loaders, then build and format quotes in HTML or Excel. The platform supports internal RFQs as well as customer RFQs and guest access to sell rates. Activity tracking and reporting cover response times, win rates, and process bottlenecks. The Quote Module includes tariff publishing and Negotiated Rate Arrangement functions, with duplicate checks intended to support FMC compliance. Listed integrations include CargoWise One and CaroTrans; a carrier API transfers contracts, amendments, and surcharge tariffs. Training, rollout coordination, and managed contract services are available. CargoSphere is a web product with pricing on request.

Freightek Rate Management helps freight forwarders manage carrier rates in one dashboard and share them with clients and agents. It covers sea, air, and road routes, including Sea FCL and LCL, Air, and Road FCL, FTL, and LTL rates. Users can upload CSV or Excel files, match fields during import, and compare consolidated carrier rates when selecting an option for a shipment. Rate controls include client markups, route visibility settings, and notifications about upcoming rate expirations. APIs and webhooks can automate tasks and connect the service to an existing system. Freightek describes the product as fully web-based, with no installation required, and accessible from desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile. Listed security and support features include SSL 256 security, full data backup, a knowledge base, and email and phone support. The free plan costs nothing and includes five users and 100 GB of yearly storage. Standard is listed at $145 a month, with five users and 100 GB of yearly storage; Pro is $195 a month, and Elite is $295 a month.