nShift Alternative for Manufacturers & Wholesalers

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Manufacturers and wholesalers are switching to Cargoson for faster support, simpler pricing, free carrier integrations, and a TMS that handles all freight modes, not just parcels.

All carrier integrations included, no per-carrier fees 4.9/5 support rating on Capterra Switch in 1-2 weeks

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Book a 30-min demo and we will show you exactly how Cargoson handles your carriers, freight types, and rate cards.

  • We will set up a comparison with your current nShift workflow
  • See your own carriers and rate cards in action
  • Get a clear picture of pricing and switching timeline

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Rated 4.9/5 on Capterra · ISO 27001 certified · No commitment

Trusted by 500+ manufacturers & wholesalers across Europe and North America

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nShift vs Cargoson: an honest comparison

nShift Cargoson
Customer support Ticket-based, slow response times, inconsistent quality after mergers Real people, minutes not days. Rated 4.9/5 on Capterra.
New carrier integrations Often refused. If accepted: €5,000-10,000+, months to deliver Always included in your subscription. Built in 1-2 weeks.
Carriers in base plan 2 carriers included. Each additional: €226 setup + €295/year All carriers included. No per-carrier fees ever.
Freight modes Strong for parcels and e-commerce. Limited for LTL, FTL, air, sea All modes: parcel, LTL, FTL, air, sea, rail
Rate management Third-party (Libello). Many customers have no rate comparison at all Built-in engine. Any rate card format. Digitized in 1-2 days.
Implementation Weeks to months. Some implementations never finalized. 1-2 weeks. Structured onboarding included.
Pricing model Base + per-shipment + per-carrier + setup + add-on fees Simple monthly plans (€299-1,000+/mo) plus one-time setup fee. No per-carrier or per-shipment fees.
Geographic coverage Strongest in Nordics. Gaps reported outside that region. Europe and North America. 500+ customers across both.
Contract flexibility Long notice periods, difficult to cancel, surprise renewals reported Monthly or annual billing. Cancel anytime. No lock-in.
Surcharge updates Manual or through Libello third-party Automatic fuel/BAF updates handled by our team. Included.

Comparison based on publicly available information, user reviews, and customer feedback. nShift pricing from Transsmart documentation (2022). nShift does not publish current pricing publicly. Always verify directly with nShift.

Why Manufacturers Switch

What makes Cargoson fundamentally different

Carrier integrations: always included, never refused

nShift mostly says no to new carrier integrations, or charges €5,000-10,000 and takes months. At Cargoson, every new carrier integration is included in your subscription, built in 1-2 weeks, and we never refuse a request. Just introduce us to your carrier and we handle the rest.

All freight modes, not just parcels

nShift was built for e-commerce parcel shipping and it shows. Cargoson handles parcels, LTL pallets, full truckloads, air, sea, and rail freight from a single platform. Rate comparison, booking, tracking, and documentation work the same way regardless of shipment type.

Real support from real people

Our users call our support 'ultra fast' and 'unheard of' in responsiveness. You reach real logistics professionals, not a ticket queue. We are rated 4.9/5 on Capterra and have won the SoftwareAdvice Best Customer Support award. If something breaks, we often notice before you do.

Your rates, digitized and calculated

Send us your carrier rate cards in any format: Excel, PDF, even email. Our team plus AI digitizes them into pre-calculated, comparable rates in 1-2 days. Fuel surcharges and periodic updates are handled automatically. No third-party dependency, no extra cost.

Pricing Comparison

Simple pricing vs complex pricing

nShift pricing model

  • Base subscription: €999-1,499/year
  • Setup fee: €999-2,950 one-time
  • Only 2 carriers included in base
  • Each additional carrier: €226 setup + €295/year
  • Per-shipment volume charges on top
  • Rate management: additional cost via Libello
  • New carrier API integration: €5,000-10,000

Based on nShift Transsmart documentation (2022). nShift does not publish current pricing publicly. Verify directly with nShift.

Cargoson pricing model

  • Plans from €299 to €1,000+/month depending on size and setup
  • Setup fee depending on complexity (disclosed upfront)
  • All carrier integrations included in every plan
  • No per-carrier fees
  • No per-shipment charges
  • Rate management included from Standard plan
  • New carrier integrations: always free
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How to Switch

Switching is easier than you think

1

Send us your rate cards

Any format: Excel, PDF, email. Our team digitizes them in 1-2 days.

2

We connect your carriers

All integrations included. Typically live in 1-2 weeks.

3

Go live with training

Structured onboarding included. Your team is trained and ready.

You do not need to wait for your nShift contract to expire to start evaluating Cargoson.

Customer Stories

What our customers say about Cargoson

Frequently Asked Questions

A Transport Management System (TMS) is software that helps companies plan, execute, and optimize the movement of goods. Cargoson connects to your existing carriers, compares their rates in real time, and lets you book and track shipments from one dashboard instead of logging into multiple carrier portals.

When you use carrier portals directly, you log into each one separately, enter shipment data multiple times, and have no way to compare rates side by side. Cargoson puts all your carriers in one screen. Enter shipment details once, see rates from all carriers instantly, book with one click, and track everything in one place. Your team saves hours every day.

No. Cargoson works with your existing carrier contracts and negotiated rates. We are not a freight broker or marketplace. You keep your own carrier relationships and rate agreements exactly as they are. We simply connect to your carriers so you can manage everything from one platform.

Just send us your rate cards in any format: Excel, PDF, or even email. Our team, assisted by AI, digitizes your carrier rates and sets them up in your Cargoson account, usually within 1-2 days. When rates change due to tenders or contract renewals, just send us the updated rate cards. Weekly and monthly surcharge updates like fuel (BAF) are handled automatically by us. All of this is included in your subscription at no extra cost.

Cargoson automatically applies current surcharges (fuel/BAF, peak season, etc.) to your rate calculations. Our team updates these regularly based on carrier announcements, so the rates you see in Cargoson always reflect what you will actually pay. When your carrier issues new rate cards after a tender or contract renewal, just send them to us and we will update your account within 1-2 days.

Most companies are live within 1-2 weeks. Setup includes connecting your carrier accounts and digitizing your rate agreements. If you need ERP integration, that typically adds another 1-2 weeks depending on complexity. There is no lengthy implementation project.

Cargoson handles all freight modes: parcels (DHL, FedEx, UPS, DPD, etc.), LTL pallets, full truckloads (FTL), air freight, sea freight, and rail. You can compare rates and book across all modes from one screen. This includes specialized handling like temperature-controlled shipments, dangerous goods (ADR/IMDG), and oversized freight.

Cargoson plans start from €299/month (annual billing). Most mid-sized manufacturers and wholesalers use Standard (€299/mo) or Advanced (€599/mo). Enterprise plans start at €1,000/month for larger organizations. Pricing scales with your shipment volume, user count, and features needed. There are no per-shipment fees, no per-carrier fees, and new carrier integrations are included from the Standard plan onwards. Prices are also available in USD and GBP. You can see the full plan comparison on the pricing page.

Cargoson has built 2,000+ carrier integrations including DHL, FedEx, UPS, DSV, DB Schenker, Bring, DPD, Omniva, Venipak, and many more. We add new carrier integrations at no extra cost to you, typically within 1-2 weeks. This includes small regional carriers and specialized operators. Just introduce us to your carrier contact and we handle the technical integration.

Yes. Cargoson integrates with all major ERP systems including Microsoft Dynamics 365, Dynamics NAV/Business Central, SAP, NetSuite, Monitor, ERPLY, Standard Books, and more. We also support custom integrations via our API. Integration typically takes 1-2 weeks and is handled by our team together with your ERP partner.

Yes. Cargoson supports multiple users with role-based access. Your logistics team, warehouse staff, finance department, and customer service can all access the information they need. Different permission levels ensure each team sees only what is relevant to their work.

Yes. Cargoson is ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 certified. We are fully GDPR compliant. All data is hosted in the EU. We use encryption in transit and at rest, regular security audits, and strict access controls.

We offer email and chat support with response times measured in minutes, not days. Cargoson is the highest-rated TMS on Capterra and Software Advice for customer support. During onboarding, you get dedicated support from our team to ensure a smooth go-live.

We do not offer a free trial, but we do offer a free sandbox environment where you can explore the platform. We also provide a personalized 30-minute demo where we walk you through the system with your specific freight setup in mind. This gives you a much better sense of how Cargoson fits your workflow than a self-service trial would.

You can cancel anytime. We offer monthly and yearly billing with no long-term contracts. If you decide to leave, you can export your data. We do not lock you in.

Cargoson works for companies shipping from 50 to 5,000+ shipments per month. Our customers range from mid-sized manufacturers with a small logistics team to large enterprises with multiple locations. The platform scales with your needs, and pricing adjusts accordingly.

Almost certainly yes. Cargoson has 2,000+ carrier integrations built. If your carrier is already integrated, we connect it immediately. If not, we build the integration at no extra cost, typically within 1-2 weeks. We never refuse a carrier integration request and never charge extra for it.

Most companies are live within 1-2 weeks. You send us your carrier rate cards in any format, we digitize them and set up your carriers. You do not need to wait until your nShift contract ends to start the evaluation process.

Cargoson plans range from €299 to €1,000+/month depending on your size and setup, with a one-time setup fee that is disclosed upfront. There are no per-carrier fees, no per-shipment charges, and new carrier integrations are always included. nShift's pricing includes a base subscription, per-shipment volume charges, per-carrier setup and annual fees, and separate charges for features like rate management. For a manufacturer with 10+ carriers and mixed freight types, Cargoson is typically simpler and more predictable.

Cargoson includes a built-in freight rate engine that handles any type of rate card. Our team digitizes your rates in 1-2 days. Fuel surcharges and periodic updates are handled automatically. This is included from the Standard plan. nShift relies on a third-party called Libello for rate management, and many nShift customers have no rate comparison capability at all.

We are rated 4.9/5 on Capterra and have won the SoftwareAdvice Best Customer Support award. Our users describe our support as 'ultra fast' and 'unheard of' in responsiveness. You reach real people who understand logistics, not a ticket queue. We respond in minutes, not days.

Yes. Cargoson is used by 500+ manufacturers and wholesalers across Europe and North America. The platform supports 24 languages and multiple currencies (EUR, USD, GBP).

We offer a free sandbox environment and a personalized 30-minute demo where we walk through the system with your specific freight setup. This gives you a much better sense of how Cargoson fits than a self-service trial.

nShift has strong parcel carrier coverage and e-commerce checkout integrations, particularly in the Nordic market. If you are primarily an e-commerce business shipping parcels through couriers, nShift may serve you well. Where it falls short is for manufacturers and wholesalers who need all freight modes, complex rate management, and responsive support for carrier integration requests.

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