Shlomi Lavi /
May 18, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - CargoTel TMS or Descartes Global Logistics?
Descartes Global Logistics is more expensive to implement (TCO) than CargoTel TMS, and Descartes Global Logistics is rated higher (90/100) than CargoTel TMS (88/100).
Looking for the right Distribution solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
CargoTel Vs. Descartes Systems Group
CargoTel: CargoTel is a transportation and inventory management company providing ASP and custom wireless and Internet solutions for transporters and storage companies. CargoTel services are web-based, and as a result, are cost effective, easier to implement, and do not involve any hardware expenditures or maintenance.
Descartes Systems Group: Descartes (TSX:DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX) is the global leader in providing on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions focused on improving the productivity, performance and security of logistics-intensive businesses. Descartes has over 220,000 connected parties using its cloud-based services. Customers use our modular, software-as-a-service solutions to r...
Who is more expensive? CargoTel TMS or Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Distribution software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for CargoTel TMS and Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software.
CargoTel TMS price starts at $49 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 CargoTel TMS is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Distribution software. Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software price starts at $290 per user/month , When comparing Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Distribution software cost.
Bottom line: Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software is more expensive than CargoTel TMS.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared CargoTel TMS Vs. Descartes Global Logistics based on some of the most important and required Distribution features.
CargoTel TMS: We are still working to collect the list of features for CargoTel TMS.
Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software: We are still working to collect the list of features for Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software.
Target customer size
CargoTel TMS's typical customers include: SMBs, and Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.