# Cario Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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 Cario Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on March 13, 2026

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Cario

## What is Cario?

Cario is advanced freight and transport management software, engineered to simplify the management of large-scale, complex freight operations for enterprise organisations. You can bring your own carrier relationships and rates and add new ones while optimising complex, multi-carrier freight operations with advanced automation and control capabilities and full end-to-end visibility. It can run stand-alone or integrate fully with your ERP, warehouse management system (WMS) or eCommerce platform.

## What is Cario used for?

[Transportation Management](https://www.capterra.com/transportation-management-software/)[Freight](https://www.capterra.com/freight-software/)[Logistics](https://www.capterra.com/logistics-software/)

Overall rating

Based on 25 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

Positive

100%

Neutral

0%

Negative

0%

Starting price

A$990

Usage Based, Per Month

Free trial  
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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### Cario

4.9 (25)

VS.

[4.7 (743)](https://www.capterra.com/p/136895/Freightview/reviews/)

Starting Price

A$990

Usage Based, Per Month

Starting Price

$149

Other, Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.9 (25)

Ease Of Use

4.8 (938)

Value For Money

4.6 (22)

Value For Money

4.6 (874)

Customer Service

4.9 (25)

Customer Service

4.7 (885)

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Starting price

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Starting price

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Starting price

$60.00

Per User, Per Month

[4.4 (73)](https://www.capterra.com/p/146697/Teknowlogi-TAI-TMS/reviews/)

Starting price

$945.00

Per User, Per Month

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## Features

Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically.

Dispatch Management

5.0 (6)

83.33% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Manage sending personnel and resources to a site as needed

Reporting/Analytics

4.7 (6)

100.00% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Shipment Tracking

5.0 (6)

100.00% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

The software will assign a tracking number associated to the order number to track the physical progress of the package in delivery.

Carrier Management

5.0 (5)

80.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Find, compare, and select the most time/cost-effective freight carrier

Quotes/Estimates

4.8 (5)

100.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Generate quotes or estimates for customers

Billing & Invoicing

4.8 (4)

125.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers

Cario 77 features

Outsource and manage third party logistics

Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc.

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems

Ship packages/goods by aircraft

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.

Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking

Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers

Find, compare, and select the most time/cost-effective freight carrier

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Shipping products/goods in containers

A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc.

Store and organize information about customers and previous interactions

A website or login for customers to access information

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

Alter the layout and content of reports

Track item deliveries through dispatch notifications, status and location tracking, and ETA updates

Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions

Manage sending personnel and resources to a site as needed

Has a built-in eCommerce system or integrates with third-party systems to manage online sale of products

Transfer of data from one computer system to another

Management of commercial motor vehicles for work-related purposes

Intended to be used by online stores

Intended to be used by freight brokers and logistics companies

Shipping products/goods by land, sea or air

Visualize locations on a map

Shipping products/goods by land

Management of inbound and outbound shipments in the context of international trade

Freight forwarder/forwarding agent that transports cargo internationally with knowledge of customs, and international boundaries, etc.

Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes

Process of printing custom labels through various methods.

Track driver locations on a map in real time

Freight forwarder/forwarding agent that transports cargo domestically with specialized knowledge of local logistics services

Identify the physical location of an individual, asset, device, etc.

Management of the flow of things between point of origin and point of consumption.

Trucks that do not reach full load and can be shared

Access the system via a mobile application

Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user

Manage inventory, communication, marketing, orders & more across warehouses, stores and online channels

Manage and support multiple locations

Transportation of goods/products over long distances using ship

Manage the process of receiving, preparing, and delivering orders for goods/products

Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases

Track orders throughout the fulfillment process

Track the parcel or consignment delivery status

Manage and organize the shipping, tracking, and delivery of packages

Streamlining repetitive tasks and activities through automated and predefined workflows

Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses

Generate quotes or estimates for customers

Track/optimize rates in relation to usage

Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time

Receive data and information in real time

Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks

Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs

Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Track and facilitate returns of products sold

Finding the most optimal routes for drivers based on various factors and constraints

Plan daily routes to optimize employee scheduling and provide directions

Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources

Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria

Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information

Calculation of shipment price based on size, weight, route, timeframe, and carrier.

The software will assign a tracking number associated to the order number to track the physical progress of the package in delivery.

Generate or print labels that contain shipping information for packages

Manage and track orders being shipped to customers

Integrates with shipping services

Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction

Manage all supplier data and operations

Manage the planning and execution of supply chain activities

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Organize and track the physical movement of goods from one location to another

Track and manage transportation of large cargo that fills an entire trailer/truck

Manage and track operations and inventory within warehouses

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Features

4.8 (25)

4.8

Based on 25 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.6 (22)

[View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/191165/Cario/pricing/)

For Simple Parcel Shippers

A$990.00

Usage Based,Per Month

It includes:

-   300+ Freight Carriers Available
-   B2B and B2C Capabilities
-   Invoice Reconciliation
-   SMS and Email Notifications
-   Business Analytics and Reporting
-   eCommerce and File-based Integrations
-   Rules Based Engine
-   Exception Reporting
-   POD’s and Real Time Updates
-   Branded Returns Portal

For Enterprise & Bulk Shippers

A$1,350

Usage Based,Per Month

It includes:

-   300+ Freight Carriers Available
-   B2B and B2C Capabilities
-   Invoice Reconciliation
-   SMS and Email Notifications
-   Business Analytics and Reporting
-   eCommerce and File-based Integrations
-   ERP, WMS and CRM Integrations
-   Rules Based Engine
-   Exception Reporting
-   POD’s and Real Time Updates
-   Branded Returns Portal
-   Freight Warranty
-   Dealer Portal
-   Proactive ETA Real Time Notifications
-   Carbon Measurement and Reporting
-   Artificial Intelligence

TMS Module (Add On)

A$990.00

Usage Based,Per Month

It includes:

-   Integrated Transport management system – Cario Connect
-   Real time route optimisation
-   Driver allocation of consignments within Cario
-   Management of Driver runs
-   Live uber-style tracking of drivers
-   Sign on glass
-   Real time POD capture within Cario
-   Photo capture at POD
-   Driver checklists including fatigure management and load balancing
-   Geofencing capabilities
-   Real time proactive ETA updates to receiver
-   Damaged Goods control

Value for money

4.6 (22)

4.6

Based on 22 reviews

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## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.9 (25)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.9 (25)

4.9

Based on 25 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.9

Based on 25 reviews

Filter by rating

5(23)

4(2)

3(0)

2(0)

1(0)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

MG

Mark G.

Director

Consumer Goods

### "Great, knowledge team delivering cutting edge system "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

April 22, 2025

Great. The team are accessible, very knowledgeable. Much more refreshing than dealing with a multinational.

Pros

Depth of functionality. Always pushing the system to do more and more. Really excited about their AI bot.

Cons

Some custom functionality built for our implementation. Took a while for design but working well.

Switched from

[SmartFreight](https://www.capterra.com/p/144934/SmartFreight/)

Needed more depth of features and a stronger roadmap.

Review source

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Response from Vendor

April 26, 2025

Thanks Mark, appreciate your feedback. We are very excited about our AI also, and looking forward to seeing it in action at our customers.

ES

Eric S.

COO

Pharmaceuticals

### "Cario is Fantastic!"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

August 16, 2024

Helped simplify the management of freight. Everyone now has access to key information and we understand our freight costs in more detail

Pros

It is intuitive and has all of the bells and whistles that my team requires

Cons

Nothing to be honest. Our Team love it If only it could make my coffee in the morning

Review source

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Response from Vendor

August 28, 2024

Thanks Eric, great to hear Cario has simplified your freight management. Access to freight costs across the business is one of those things companies don't realise the importance, until they have it, and can start driving these costs down. Great to hear.

KB

Kerryn B.

Senior Customer Representative

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

### "Cario Review"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

August 15, 2024

Pros

The the fact that I can use one portal for everything. I can track my freight, invoicing, reporting, all in the one. It can be integrated with all major ERP's. And an Australian owned and managed business with real-time support

Cons

Nothing that I can see to date. I haven't had any issues with Cario

Review source

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Response from Vendor

August 28, 2024

Appreciate the review Kerryn. We love working with your team, especially as you push us to be better with new functionality.

GK

George K.

Head of logistics and Distribution

Automotive

### "TMS worth the investment- Look no further."

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

October 10, 2023

\- Simplified functionality has reduced duplication of functions. This has allowed the team to be more effective resulting to reduction on overhead cost.- One stop shop for competitive freight options.- Simplified interface allowing process automation.

Pros

Great functionality, user friendly and smooth integration. Great interface and presentation.

Cons

Nothing at present- Wish we got this earlier.

Review source

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Response from Vendor

October 12, 2023

Thanks George. We love that Cario has simplified your freight process, and helped you to reduce your overheads. Great having you onboard as a customer.

MA

Matthew A.

National Sales Manager

Building Materials

### "Transformed our operation and made transport easy. "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

September 5, 2023

Highly valued partnership. functionality. Very personalised

Pros

The product team have worked with our opps guys to get the system working around our processes. Rather than us needing to change our process to work with the system. Lots of functionality. Outstanding support from their Sydney and Melbourne teams.

Cons

Ideally, they would build route optimisation into the freight system too.

Review source

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Response from Vendor

September 13, 2023

Thanks for the response Matt. Appreciate the various improvements your team have suggested over the journey.

KD

Katia D.

Senior Customer Service

Logistics and Supply Chain

### "User friendly end to end software"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

June 14, 2023

Pros

As a daily user of this system, it helps us manage not only our freight but our customers too. An easy software package that can be tailored to your individual business needs. Flexibility to choose your carriers based on needs and now comes with a carbon calculator which helps our business make more environmentally focused decisions on how to send our freight.

Cons

So far there is nothing that I am unhappy with.

Review source

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LR

Leon R.

Purchasing Manager

Civil Engineering

### "Great piece of software"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

July 13, 2022

Cario is easy to use and help save me time, amazing.

Pros

Software has many great features and easy to use.

Cons

When you make a bookings, maybe a booking pickup has been confirmed message.

Review source

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AH

Adam H.

Chief Digital Officer

Translation and Localization

### "Simple freight management solution"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

June 3, 2021

Pros

Simple to use. Lots of carriers available. Suits our needs.

Cons

None. Happy with product. Very easy to use.

Alternatives considered

[SmartFreight](https://www.capterra.com/p/144934/SmartFreight/)

Reasons for choosing Cario

Simplicity.

Review source

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JG

Julie G.

Owner

Marketing and Advertising

### "Simple shipping"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

June 2, 2021

Pros

Easy to ship all different types of freight. I needed to send big pallets of goods, as well as one off parcels all over Australia. The range of carriers has really helped.

Cons

Not enough shopping cart integrations, only the bigger ones are available (ie/ WooCommerce, Magento etc)

Alternatives considered

[MachShip](https://www.capterra.com/p/175936/Machship/)

Review source

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LC

Lisa C.

Office Manager

Automotive

### "Automated our entire supply chain "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

June 2, 2021

Automation of our supply chain. The local Australian support team have been really helpful.

Pros

Cario has automated our operations. Rather than manually quoting, booking and tracking our freight, it is now all automated. Cario chooses our lowest cost supplier, and we can see when our warehouse chooses a more expensive one. This out of the box report (lowest cost comparison) has transformed our freight costs.

Cons

Initially our team enabled too many carriers in Cario, which meant our warehouse didn't run smoothly. We now use between 4-5 carriers and find this is the best mix within Cario.

Alternatives considered

[SmartFreight](https://www.capterra.com/p/144934/SmartFreight/)

Review source

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[View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/191165/Cario/reviews/)

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