Compare Descartes Global Logistics and CargoTel TMS - May 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 18, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Descartes Global Logistics or CargoTel TMS?

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:

Descartes Systems Group Vs. CargoTel

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...

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.

Who is more expensive? Descartes Global Logistics or CargoTel TMS?

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 Descartes Global Logistics and CargoTel TMS.

Descartes Global Logistics price starts at $290 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Distribution software. CargoTel TMS price starts at $49 per month , When comparing CargoTel TMS to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Distribution software cost.

Bottom line: Descartes Global Logistics is more expensive than CargoTel TMS.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Descartes Global Logistics Vs. CargoTel TMS based on some of the most important and required Distribution features.

Descartes Global Logistics: We are still working to collect the list of features for Descartes Global Logistics.

CargoTel TMS: We are still working to collect the list of features for CargoTel TMS.

Target customer size

Descartes Global Logistics's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and CargoTel TMS's target customer size include: SMBs.

Descartes Global Logistics

ITQlick rating
(4/5)

starts at $290 per user/month

Descartes Global Logistics Platform Software is a distribution management solution for small to large businesses. Its key features include routing, mobile and telematics, transportation management, customs & re...

Categories: Distribution.

CargoTel TMS

ITQlick rating
(4.4/5)

starts at $49 per month

Cargotel TMS is a distribution software used by automobile transport and logistics businesses. With this software, companies can streamline their operations to cut down on the cost of running their businesses, ...

Categories: Distribution.

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Descartes Global Logistics: 0 Features

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CargoTel TMS: 0 Features

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Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.