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Berel vs Raft

Raft is an AI automation layer that works around your existing TMS. Berel is a full platform, the system of record itself, with agents built in.

Checked September 2026. Berel publishes this page. Competitor details come from their public sites and independent review profiles, listed under Sources.

Berel and Raft at a glance

ComparedBerelRaft
Product type
AI-native freight forwarding platform with built-in agents
AI orchestration layer around an existing core system
Best for
Small and mid-size forwarders that want agents to run the busywork
Larger forwarders keeping their current TMS
AI approach
Agents quote, book, check documents, track and audit invoices, with approval rules you set
Document extraction, email triage and task routing, pushed into your TMS
Modes
Ocean, air, road and rail
Works with the modes your TMS supports
Customs
Customs Management is coming soon
Customs documentation automation, integrates with systems such as CargoWise
Pricing
Public: from $20 per user/month billed yearly ($24 monthly); Enterprise custom
Custom quote, no public price
Integrations
Public API, webhooks and App SDK on Forward and above; MCP server on every plan
Connects to existing TMS, email and finance systems
Public reviews
New product, no public reviews yet
No public G2 or Capterra rating located (August 2026)

Choose Berel if

  • You want one platform instead of a TMS plus an AI layer
  • You are a small or mid-size forwarder replacing spreadsheets or legacy tools
  • You want CRM, quotes, bookings, billing and a customer portal in one record
  • You want published pricing

Choose Raft if

  • Your core TMS works and is staying
  • You are a large forwarder automating documents and inboxes at scale
  • You want automation added around CargoWise or a similar system

Questions and answers

Is Berel a Raft alternative?

They solve different problems. Raft adds AI around the TMS you already have. Berel replaces fragmented tools with one platform where agents work inside the system of record.

Can I use Berel with CargoWise?

Berel is designed to be your main platform. If CargoWise is staying, an AI layer such as Raft may be the better fit.

How does pricing compare?

Berel publishes plans from $20 per user per month billed yearly. Raft pricing is by custom quote.

Sources

Ratings and prices change. Always confirm current details with each vendor.

See Berel on your own lanes.

The fairest comparison is a demo with your own emails, rates and documents.