# Portcast Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Portcast Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Shipment Tracking products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/253352/Portcast --- # Portcast Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on August 24, 2025 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. Independent research methodology Capterra’s researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-ensure-transparency/) [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Portcast ## What is Portcast? Portcast's AI-powered visibility platform provides real-time tracking of ocean freight. Our ML algorithms help users monitor containers, receive terminal milestone updates, and access predictive and prescriptive insights. Portcast offers alerts for risks, operational planning, and events like container rollovers, delays, and port closures. Serving clients in Asia and Europe, we process 5 million data points daily, covering 5,000+ vessels and barges, 1,200+ global ports, and 120+ carriers/NVOCCs. ## What is Portcast used for? [Shipment Tracking](https://www.capterra.com/shipment-tracking-software/)[Supply Chain Management](https://www.capterra.com/supply-chain-management-software/)[Logistics](https://www.capterra.com/logistics-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 11 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Starting price $500 Usage Based, Per Month Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Portcast?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=http://portcast.io&name=Portcast) ## 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. ### Portcast 4.4 (11) VS. [4.7 (47)](https://www.capterra.com/p/152285/FreightPOP/reviews/) Starting Price $500 Usage Based, Per Month Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.3 (11) Ease Of Use 4.7 (743) Value For Money 4.3 (6) Value For Money 4.7 (639) Customer Service 4.6 (10) Customer Service 4.8 (691) ## Portcast alternatives [4.6 (956)](https://www.capterra.com/p/155621/ShipStation/reviews/) Starting price $14.99 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 92% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.6 (16)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10014420/Item/reviews/) Starting price $833.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 94% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars Highest Rated [4.9 (1,005)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172133/Pirate-Ship/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 98% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Freightview](https://www.capterra.com/p/136895/Freightview/) [4.7 (743)](https://www.capterra.com/p/136895/Freightview/reviews/) Starting price $149.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 97% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/136895/Freightview/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Status Tracking 4.3 (8) 112.50% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction Delivery Record 4.3 (4) 125.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Notation showing the location and time stamp of shipment delivery Order Management 4.3 (4) 100.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases Supplier Management 3.0 (4) 75.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage all supplier data and operations Transportation Management 4.3 (4) 100.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Organize and track the physical movement of goods from one location to another Quotes/Estimates 3.0 (3) 66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Generate quotes or estimates for customers Portcast 58 features Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities 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 Documents issued by a carrier to acknowledge receipt of cargo for shipment Shipping products/goods in containers 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 Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements Import and export data to and from software applications A note of the expected delivery date and time Notation showing the location and time stamp of shipment delivery Track item deliveries through dispatch notifications, status and location tracking, and ETA updates Forecast customer demand using historical insights and simulations Manage sending personnel and resources to a site as needed Transfer of data from one computer system to another Intended to be used by freight brokers and logistics companies Shipping products/goods by land Information, data and reports that are being tracked over time Management of inbound and outbound shipments in the context of international trade Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Maintain and control the stock level of inventory Identify the physical location of an individual, asset, device, etc. Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user Manage and support multiple locations Transportation of goods/products over long distances using ship Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases Track orders throughout the fulfillment process Predict future data based on historical data sets Streamlining repetitive tasks and activities through automated and predefined workflows Generate quotes or estimates for customers 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 Active reporting of data and metrics 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 Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals Finding the most optimal routes for drivers based on various factors and constraints Oversee various functions of the organization while balancing and optimizing supply and demand 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. Manage and track orders being shipped to customers Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction At a high level, visualize a preferred outcome, define goals and identify specific steps to achieve them 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 Manage and track operations and inventory within warehouses Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.2 (11) 4.2 Based on 11 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.3 (6) Free Trial Basic $500.00 Usage Based,Per Month Value for money 4.3 (6) 4.3 Based on 6 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.6 (10) 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 4.6 (10) 4.6 Based on 10 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.4 Based on 11 reviews Filter by rating 5(4) 4(7) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent CC CARLOS C. Digital Transformation Logistics and Supply Chain ### "BEGGINING WITH TRACKING SOLUTIONS" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 April 3, 2024 Pros easy to work with Portcast staff, open minded team Cons we could not receive updated information in shorter periods of time and cross check information from satelites and ports Alternatives considered [Gatehouse Solutions](https://www.capterra.com/p/148602/Gatehouse-Solutions/) Reasons for choosing Portcast website offer and relationship with Portcast crew Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor April 10, 2024 Thank you, Carlos, for sharing your feedback. As we persist in our commitment to delivering a seamless tracking experience for our users, your insights are invaluable in helping us achieve that goal. Thank you for helping us serve you better! JB Joschka B. Digital Transformation Manager Logistics and Supply Chain ### "Portcast as a Raw Tracking Provider" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 February 28, 2024 Pros Great onboarding, great flexibility and great customer orientated. The Portcast team gave us always the feeling to understand our perspective and what our key needs are. It feels like cooperation and not only that we are a customer. Cons Nothing so far, because we are still in the starting phase. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor April 10, 2024 Thank you, Joschka, for dedicating your time to review Portcast. Rest assured, we remain committed to delivering excellence tailored to your needs. ME Marian E. Operations coordinator International Trade and Development ### "My experience" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 January 26, 2023 Pros It offers me a fast and accurate way to track containers. Cons It's a bit confusing at first to handle, if it hasn't been used before. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DK Daniel K. Head of SCM Chemicals ### "very impressive product" 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 November 9, 2022 we can highly recommend working together Pros very committed team, uncomplicated approach, very quick implementation possible, results have convinced us. Cons very clear reporting. daily milestone tracking clear and visual , scope convinced us Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. ER Edwin R. Pricing coordinator Import and Export ### "Great service" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 October 31, 2022 Great experience with reliable customer service when clarifying any question it may arise. Pros The fact that we can have a master and child org allows us to have a better view of the container we need to track on a daily basis. This is something we are still working on, but it´s definitely a great feature. Cons I think the product is using-friendly. Any request we have made has been attended positively. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SW Susana W. Digital Engineer Logistics and Supply Chain ### "Visibility problem solved" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 September 26, 2022 Pros The software adapts to the needs of the company almost in its entirety, the visibility it provides with respect to the container tracking brings a lot of value. Cons As an opportunity for improvement I would consider adding the name of the terminal to which the containers arrive and not only the port name, also consider mapping when the container is empty, between unload and gateout. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 29, 2022 Thank you for your kind feedback, Susana! We believe that the visibility at the handover points is especially crucial to enable smooth logistics operations. That includes arrival and container events at the terminal. Our team is now developing new capabilities to improve coverage for events at the terminal and we can't wait to introduce them to our customers. PG Panji G. Business Development & Research Logistics and Supply Chain ### "Be a Wizard For Shipment Prediction" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 August 24, 2022 Pros The accuracy of prediction. We can inform arrival time better than shipping line website Cons Cannot generate the prediction due to tecnical issue and or lack of database Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor September 27, 2022 Thanks for your hands-on review, Panji! We think it perfectly reflects both sides of our product: what we deliver accurate predictions, and what we overcome multiplicity and discrepancy in input data sources. It's our challenge to constantly look for new solutions for our technology to reduce the number of cases that you've mentioned, thanks for that feedback! OB Olaf B. Deputy General Manager - Offshore Processes Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ### "Can you predict the future?" 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 9/10 June 3, 2022 It is a very agile team always focusing and interesting to listen to their customers and their needs. A very committed team. Pros It helps you to predict at an early stage of how outside circumstances like weather , congestions, strikes may will impact your and your customers downstream processes Cons At the time we tested / evaluated the product the reason for delays was not always clear. Understood that this has meanwhile been fixed Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor June 8, 2022 Thanks for your review and kind words, Olaf! We're constantly working on adding more clarity to our UI and would be happy to see you again on the platform! SL Shu Lin T. PM Automotive ### "Great feature in Portcast for container tracking" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 May 13, 2022 Pros Able to consolidate all shipment in one software for tracking. Can track using different methods BL, Container No. Cons The time needed to reflect the container status after posting the BL or container no. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor May 18, 2022 Hello Shu Lin, In one of our latest updates, we've added a new algorithm that significantly reduced the time needed to reflect the container status. In the future, we're going to adjust that even more as we understand how important this time gap is. Thanks for your feedback! OK Olga K. International Transformation Director Food & Beverages ### "Accuracy & Flexibility " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 May 6, 2022 Pros The most powerful functionality is predictive ETA complementing by complete E2E view of ocean events gives us a best in accuracy of prediction and completeness of ocean view. Also we found very powerful the possibility to track suppliers containers ( even if not booked by ABI), which brings flexibility to growth our international business Cons nothing specifically to be mentioned. Alternatives considered [BuyCo](https://www.capterra.com/p/179235/BUYCO/) Reasons for choosing Portcast PortcCast was a winner of EAT accuracy competition + Agile & proactive approach of management + Fast implementation Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor May 13, 2022 Thanks a lot for your review, Olga! We're doing our best to deliver the highest quality insights for our customers. We have so much more to be released down the road. [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/253352/Portcast/reviews/) ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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