# BorderConnect vs Descartes Systems Group

**Leader by Vioscale score:** BorderConnect

| Attribute | BorderConnect | Descartes Systems Group |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 54.5 (37% (low)) | 31.2 (9% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A subscription SaaS service that enables carriers and customs brokers to file and track ACE (US) and ACI (Canada) eManifests for cross-border trade, with real-time shipment visibility, mobile support, and 24/7 customer assistance. | Descartes provides an enterprise platform for global supply chain management, connecting shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers to handle customs compliance, shipment management, fleet operations, and denied party screening across international borders. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"transaction_api_volume","deployment_model":"cross_border_saas_api","e_commerce_checkout_cart_duty_display_widget":false,"electronic_customs_filing_abi_ace_integration":true,"real_time_global_trade_content_regulatory_updates":true}` | `{"deployment_model":"enterprise_gtm_suite","real_time_global_trade_content_regulatory_updates":true,"denied_restricted_party_screening_rps_sanctions_check":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Google"}]` | `[{"name":"Oracle"},{"name":"SAP"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"CA","primaryMarkets":["US","CA"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US","CA"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["24/7 Live Support","Real-Time Shipment Tracking","eManifest App Push Alerts","Email Message Alerts"],"description":"Up to 40 shipments per month","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"shipments":"40/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Micro","summary":"$89.95/month","features":["24/7 Live Support","Real-Time Shipment Tracking","eManifest App Push Alerts","Email Message Alerts"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":89.95,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Up to 75 shipments per month","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"shipments":"75/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Lite","summary":"$149/month","features":["24/7 Live Support","Real-Time Shipment Tracking","eManifest App Push Alerts","Email Message Alerts"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":149,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Up to 150 shipments per month","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"shipments":"150/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Standard","summary":"$249/month","features":["24/7 Live Support","Real-Time Shipment Tracking","eManifest App Push Alerts","Email Message Alerts"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":249,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Up to 300 shipments per month","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"shipments":"300/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Select","summary":"$374/month","features":["24/7 Live Support","Real-Time Shipment Tracking","eManifest App Push Alerts","Email Message Alerts"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":374,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Up to 450 shipments per month","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"shipments":"450/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Prime","summary":"$499/month","features":["24/7 Live Support","Real-Time Shipment Tracking","eManifest App Push Alerts","Email Message Alerts"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":499,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Up to 600 shipments per month","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"shipments":"600/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"$649/month","features":["24/7 Live Support","Real-Time Shipment Tracking","eManifest App Push Alerts","Email Message Alerts"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":649,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Up to 1500 shipments per month","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"shipments":"1500/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Ultimate","summary":"$924/month","features":["24/7 Live Support","Real-Time Shipment Tracking","eManifest App Push Alerts","Email Message Alerts"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":924,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Unlimited shipments per month","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"shipments":"unlimited"}}],"summary":"Free tier up to 40 shipments/month. Paid plans from $89.95–$924/month. No setup fees. Month-to-month billing, cancel anytime. High-volume overage: $0.005 per shipment after 50,000/month.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.borderconnect.com/pricing.htm","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T13:15:05.208Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":89.95,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | - |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | high | - |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":89.95,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Customs Trade Compliance)

| Capability | BorderConnect | Descartes Systems Group |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cross border saas API | Enterprise gtm suite |
| Harmonized system hs code AI classification | - | - |
| Denied restricted party screening rps sanctions check | - | ✓ |
| Fully landed cost duty and tax calculator | - | - |
| Free trade agreement fta usmca qualification logic | - | - |
| Electronic customs filing abi ace integration | ✓ | - |
| Export license determination and management | - | - |
| Import security filing isf 10 2 generation | - | - |
| Real time global trade content regulatory updates | ✓ | ✓ |
| E commerce checkout cart duty display widget | ✗ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | Transaction API volume | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T15:20:40.143Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*