# Descartes Systems vs Freightos

| Attribute | Descartes Systems | Freightos |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 49.3 (20% (low)) | 45 (53% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based Global Logistics Network connecting shippers, carriers, and logistics providers to manage transportation, customs compliance, B2B connectivity, and cross-border trade. It is indexed under Logistics & TMS Software.","source":"https://www.descartes.com","question":"What is Descartes Systems?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Descartes Systems. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.descartes.com","question":"What platforms does Descartes Systems support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Descartes Systems, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.descartes.com","question":"Can Descartes Systems be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Descartes Systems is available worldwide. Its primary markets are Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.","source":"https://www.descartes.com","question":"Where is Descartes Systems available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A daily freight rate index that aggregates real-time transaction data from global carriers, forwarders, and shippers to provide accurate market benchmarks for container pricing. It enables shippers to benchmark costs, forecast budgets, and optimize routing decisions with transparent, market-based rate data. It is indexed under Logistics & TMS Software.","source":"https://www.freightos.com/enterprise/terminal/freightos-baltic-index-global-container-pricing-index/","question":"What is Freightos?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Freightos offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.freightos.com/enterprise/terminal/freightos-baltic-index-global-container-pricing-index/","question":"Is Freightos free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Freightos. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.freightos.com/enterprise/terminal/freightos-baltic-index-global-container-pricing-index/","question":"What platforms does Freightos support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Freightos, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.freightos.com/enterprise/terminal/freightos-baltic-index-global-container-pricing-index/","question":"Can Freightos be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for Freightos, including SAP, Oracle, OTM, GTN, P44 and 4Kites. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.freightos.com/enterprise/terminal/freightos-baltic-index-global-container-pricing-index/","question":"What does Freightos integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 for Freightos. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Freightos not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.freightos.com","question":"What security certifications does Freightos have?","confidence":0.48}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based Global Logistics Network connecting shippers, carriers, and logistics providers to manage transportation, customs compliance, B2B connectivity, and cross-border trade. | A daily freight rate index that aggregates real-time transaction data from global carriers, forwarders, and shippers to provide accurate market benchmarks for container pricing. It enables shippers to benchmark costs, forecast budgets, and optimize routing decisions with transparent, market-based rate data. |
| features.capabilities | `{"modes":"multimodal","deployment":"cloud","edi_support":true,"customs_trade":true,"pricing_model":"subscription","erp_integration":true,"primary_function":"tms","realtime_visibility":true,"carrier_rate_network":true}` | `{"modes":"multimodal","eld_fmcsa":false,"deployment":"cloud","edi_support":false,"customs_trade":false,"target_segment":"shipper","erp_integration":true,"primary_function":"freight_brokerage","realtime_visibility":true,"carrier_rate_network":true}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | 7 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Oracle"},{"name":"SAP"}]` | `[{"name":"SAP"},{"name":"Oracle"},{"name":"OTM"},{"name":"GTN"},{"name":"SAP TM"},{"name":"P44"},{"name":"4Kites"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["CA","US","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | - | `{"type":"hybrid","summary":"Free access to FBX market metrics; paid account tier for data exports and advanced analytics","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.freightos.com/enterprise/terminal/freightos-baltic-index-global-container-pricing-index/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T22:10:21.808Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | - | low |
| pricing.transparent | - | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | http://www.descartes.com/resources/blog/addressing-complexity-global-trade-compliance | - |

## Capabilities (Logistics & TMS Software)

| Capability | Descartes Systems | Freightos |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Primary function | TMS | Freight brokerage |
| **Interoperability** |  |  |
| EDI support (X12/EDIFACT) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Real-time tracking / visibility | ✓ | ✓ |
| Carrier / rate integration network | ✓ | ✓ |
| ERP integration (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Coverage** |  |  |
| Transport modes supported | Multi-modal | Multi-modal |
| Customs / global trade compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| ELD / FMCSA compliant (telematics) | - | ✗ |
| SOC 2 (Type II) | - | - |
| ISO 27001 certified | - | - |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Subscription / per seat | - |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Cloud / SaaS | Cloud / SaaS |
| **Market** |  |  |
| Target segment | - | Shipper / BCO |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:01:33.306Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*