Forthsource vs Panjiva — Trade-Data Comparison (2026)
Forthsource vs Panjiva for supplier and trade-history data. Compare coverage, pricing, ease of use, and procurement workflows. Updated 2026.
Updated May 2026
Forthsource vs Panjiva (S&P) — at a glance
Panjiva is an analyst tool with analyst pricing. Forthsource is a procurement workflow built for ecom merchants — the trade-history view is one tab, alongside verification, scoring, and refresh alerts.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Capability | Forthsource | Panjiva (S&P) |
|---|---|---|
| Target user | Ecom procurement teams | Trade-finance analysts |
| Trade-history records | Public customs (US + global) | Public customs (broad coverage) |
| Supplier verification (NECIS) | Yes | No |
| Fraud-risk scoring | Yes | No |
| Pricing | Free + $49–$299/mo | Enterprise contract (5-figure) |
| Setup time | Self-serve in minutes | Sales cycle + contract |
Who should pick which?
Pick Panjiva if you're an analyst building macro trade reports. Pick Forthsource if you're a Shopify operator who needs to verify a supplier and place an order this week.
Pricing
Forthsource ships a free tier (5 supplier verifications per month) and paid plans starting at $49/mo. See pricing for the current breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
Does Forthsource cover the same trade-history data as Panjiva?
For US import shipments and Chinese export records, yes — the same public customs feeds. Panjiva covers more obscure jurisdictions; Forthsource is focused on the supplier-verification workflow.
Why is Panjiva so expensive?
Panjiva (now part of S&P Global Market Intelligence) is priced for finance and trade-policy analysts. The contract typically starts in the five figures.
Can I export raw shipment data from Forthsource?
Yes — paid Forthsource plans include CSV export of supplier reports and trade-history records.
Try the methodology yourself
Run the Supplier Risk Score lookup on a supplier you're evaluating, or read how we verify suppliers for the full methodology.
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