Freightek Rate Management

Overview

Freightek Rate Management brings freight forwarders’ carrier rates into one dashboard, with tools to compare options and share rates with clients and agents. It suits forwarders that want to manage rate files and client-facing access through a web platform, though team growth beyond five users adds cost on paid plans.

Sea, air and road routes are supported, alongside contract management and accessorial rules. The combination is useful for consolidating rate work, but it is not a carrier-bid management tool.

Key features

Import and compare rates

Users can upload CSV or Excel rate files and match fields during import. That gives teams a way to bring rates from different carriers into one workflow rather than comparing separate files; the product then helps compare options for a shipment. Supported rate types include Sea FCL, Sea LCL, Air, Road FCL, Road FTL and Road LTL.

Control what clients see

Custom client markups and route visibility controls let forwarders tailor shared rates rather than exposing a uniform view. Notifications about approaching rate expirations can help teams catch rates that need attention. APIs and webhooks support task automation and integration with an existing system.

Security and support

Freightek lists SSL 256 security, full data backup, a knowledge base, and email and phone support. These are useful provisions for a rate-management workflow, though the plan details do not distinguish support levels.

Pricing

The free plan costs 0.00 USD per free, is billed at $0, and includes five users/month, the Digital FMS Standard Plan, and 100 GB/year of storage. It is a practical starting point for a small team, but the five-user cap leaves no room to add users without moving to a paid tier.

Standard is shown at 145.00 USD per month, with $145 on the monthly option and $185 on the annual option. It includes five users, 100 GB/year of storage, and additional users at $29/user/month. Freightek describes Standard as suited to small businesses with minimal requirements; its limited storage and per-user add-on make it less compelling for expanding teams or larger data needs.

Pro is shown at 195.00 USD per month, with $195 monthly or $245 annual, and includes five users, 1 TB/year of storage, and additional users at $39/user/month. It makes sense when Standard’s storage allowance is too tight, but teams still pay per added user.

Elite is shown at 295.00 USD per month, with $295 monthly or $370 annual. It includes five users, unlimited storage, and additional users at $59/user/month. The storage removes an important capacity constraint, but the higher add-on rate makes it a costly fit for teams that need more seats.

Enterprise has custom pricing and includes advanced configuration and everything in Elite, plus more. It is the option for requirements beyond the stated Elite package, with price determined through sales.

Platforms

Freightek is web-based and requires no installation. It can be accessed on desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile, so teams can work across device types without a separate software install.

Who it's for

Freightek is aimed at freight forwarders managing rates across carriers and sharing selected rates with clients or agents. It is strongest for teams that need imports, comparison, markups and route visibility controls in one web workflow. A small business can begin on the free plan or Standard, while teams needing more storage can consider Pro or Elite. It is a poor fit for organizations seeking carrier bid management, which it does not offer.

Pros and cons

• Pros: CSV and Excel uploads with field matching can reduce the friction of consolidating carrier rate files.
• Pros: Client markups and route visibility controls support more tailored rate sharing.
• Pros: The free plan includes five users and 100 GB/year of storage, giving small teams a no-cost entry point.
• Cons: Paid plans include five users, and additional seats carry a monthly per-user charge.
• Cons: Carrier bid management is not included, limiting its fit for teams that need to run carrier bids.

Alternatives

Freight Rate Management Software is the broader category directory for comparing options.

• cargo.one is another freemium option, with a free Starter plan limited to certain Export Agent functionalities and API and web access.
• Loadar offers a free shippers plan for contract, flexible and spot tenders, ERP integration, and load visibility and audit trail; consider it when those shipper workflows are the priority.
• Infor Public Sector is a paid alternative with Android, iOS, API, self-hosted, web and Windows platforms.
• Magaya Rate Management is a paid alternative with a subscription-based license and demo-based pricing.
• Upply Contract Management is a freemium web alternative.
• Descartes Customs and Regulatory Compliance is a paid web and API platform with import, export and NCTS transit modules.
• Freightgate is a paid web and API alternative with subscription fees tied to the applicable order form.
• Freightify is a paid alternative with a seven-day Rate Search trial that requires no card, and apps for Android and iOS as well as web and API access.

Verdict

Freightek Rate Management is a sensible choice for freight forwarders that want to import, compare and selectively share carrier rates without installing software. The free five-user plan makes it approachable for a small team, while paid tiers add storage capacity and customization at clear seat costs. Look elsewhere if carrier bidding is central to your workflow or if your team needs more seats without per-user charges.