Published: 2026-01-15
Depot Management Software Pricing Guide
Sticker price rarely equals total cost. Pricing reviews should include gate movement tiers, user counts, EDI mapping effort, portal expectations, AI query limits and support SLAs. This guide aligns those dimensions across five archetypes and links to ContainerHub’s public USD plans on /pricing.
Third-party software directories sometimes show indicative vendor pricing that may be stale—always confirm with the vendor. Our /vs/contpark page notes examples of publicly referenced ContPark pricing from directories as an order-of-magnitude discussion point, not an offer from ContainerHub.
When comparing free trials, check whether EDI and AI are included or gated—otherwise pilots look successful until month two.
Comparison matrix
| Pricing lens | ContainerHub | ContPark | iInterchange / iDepo | Excel / spreadsheets | On-prem legacy / custom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public list pricing | USD plans published (Free–Enterprise) | Often quote-based; third-party hints may exist | Typically sales-led; confirm for your scope | Tooling cost low; labour cost high | Licence + services; upgrade projects add up |
| Gate / usage scaling | Tiered gate movements on lower plans; unlimited on higher | Confirm metering model | Confirm metering model | Not formalised—risk of silent limits | Perpetual vs subscription varies |
| AI charges | Assistant query limits on lower tiers; unlimited on higher | Check packaging | Check packaging | External AI tools billed separately; data risk | Custom only |
| EDI implementation | Included tooling; professional services as needed | Services-heavy in many rollouts | Often services-heavy | Labour-intensive manual bridges | Gateway maintenance internalised |
| Time to pilot | Days for focused SaaS pilot | Weeks–months common | Weeks–months common | Immediate start, delayed trust | Months+ typical |
Capabilities change by product edition and region—use this matrix as discussion scaffolding, not a scorecard. See /vs/contpark, /vs/iinterchange-idepo and /vs/excel for sourced notes.
Pros and cons (snapshot)
ContPark
+ Enterprise-grade story when budget matches.
− List-price opacity until sales—budget for discovery.
iInterchange / iDepo
+ Packaging options for interchange-heavy sites.
− Scope creep without disciplined pilot scope.
Excel / spreadsheets
+ No licence line item.
− Hidden payroll and error cost dominate TCO.
On-prem legacy / custom
+ CapEx accounting familiarity in some firms.
− Upgrade spikes unpredictable; people dependency.
Frequently asked questions
Is there free depot management software?
Yes—ContainerHub offers a Free plan with no credit card required, covering basic gate movements and yard tracking for small operations. Free options reduce entry friction but evaluate upgrade triggers early: gate volume limits, user seats, AI assistant access and EDI depth differ across tiers. For current plan limits and trial terms, see /pricing.
How ContainerHub keeps pricing discussions grounded
- Public USD tiers with visible gate, user and AI assistant limits.
- Free plan without card for small pilots—upgrade when movements and modules grow.
- EDI tooling in-product reduces “surprise middleware” line items versus pure spreadsheet shops.