Beacon vs. FourKites

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Beacon
Score 9.0 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Beacon’s supply chain visibility platform equips supply chain and logistics teams with real-time transportation tracking, collaboration, reporting and planning tools that help them improve supply chain performance, manage risk and reduce cost. Real-time transportation tracking By connecting systems with an expansive global network of data controllers including ocean carriers, airlines and ports, the platform provides access to real-time tracking…N/A
FourKites
Score 8.3 out of 10
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FourKites, headquartered in Chicago, offers their freight tracking and management products, supporting freight and logistics management. Their offerings include load tracking for truckload, ocean freight, and rail transport, real-time predictive ETA, proof-of-delivery and dock rating, refrigerated freight temperature tracking, and other features.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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User Ratings
BeaconFourKites
Likelihood to Recommend
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8.0
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Beacon Technologies Ltd.
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FourKites
We are using this tool for years in our organization; it is playing a significant role in our organization. I would suggest it to those companies that are looking for efficient supply chain visibility software. It will give you information about automated capacity matching, thus you must give it a try.
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Pros
Beacon Technologies Ltd.
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FourKites
  • I like its feature of MacroPoint that helps me to get the location visibility and provides me detailed analytical solutions.
  • Not only in tracking but it has also given me the vision to analyze which will be the best suitable carriers for me that could match our network, thus it increases the efficiency and creates greater margins.
  • For me, it is a very useful platform. Its automation programs give easiness in may daily work.
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Cons
Beacon Technologies Ltd.
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FourKites
  • I do not have any major complaint against Fourkites.
  • It is going well and keeps every single feature I want in its services.
  • The price should be revised and should be made more comfortable for the users.
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Return on Investment
Beacon Technologies Ltd.
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FourKites
  • They should reduce its cost.
  • Customer support is well-trained and professional.
  • KPIs performance is amazing.
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ScreenShots

Beacon Screenshots

Screenshot of A centralised hub and single source of truth for tracking ocean and air freightScreenshot of Notifications send alerts when shipments are at riskScreenshot of Actionable supply chain intelligence that helps make data-backed decisions that drive efficiency, improve reliability and hold supply chain partners accountableScreenshot of Centralized Carbon emissions reporting, to generate an understanding of the environmental footprint of a logistics operations