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AfterShip vs Dataloy

AfterShip logo

AfterShip

Logistics

Shipment tracking and logistics platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Dataloy

Maritime

Voyage management and operations

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only AfterShip has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: AfterShip paid tracking tiers as captured 16 November 2024 were priced at $9, $99, and $199 per month with per-extra-shipment overage fees of $0.08 (lower tiers) or $0.12 (Premium plan); Dataloy no pricing published on website
  • They diverge on capability: AfterShip covers Shipment tracking, Dataloy covers Voyage planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AfterShip and Dataloy actually diverge.

Attributes where AfterShip and Dataloy differ
AttributeAfterShipDataloy
Starting priceFree$1500/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Windows
CategoryLogisticsMaritime
Founded20111987

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in AfterShip

  • Shipment tracking
  • Multi-carrier
  • Returns management
  • Analytics
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Email
  • Encryption

Only in Dataloy

  • Voyage planning
  • Operations management
  • Demurrage calculation
  • Bunker planning
  • ERP systems
  • Accounting
  • Market data
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AfterShip

  • Shippingnot Dataloy
  • Returns trackingnot Dataloy

Dataloy

  • Maritime data extraction and intelligencenot AfterShip
  • Vessel tracking and voyage managementnot AfterShip
  • Commercial shipping and chartering operationsnot AfterShip
  • Port scheduling and compliance monitoringnot AfterShip
  • Real-time maritime communications analysisnot AfterShip

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

AfterShip

  • Paid tracking tiers as captured 16 November 2024 were priced at $9, $99, and $199 per month with per-extra-shipment overage fees of $0.08 (lower tiers) or $0.12 (Premium plan)

Dataloy

  • No pricing published on website
  • Requires contacting sales team for quotes
  • Custom pricing model per organization
  • No transparent pricing or trial information

Pricing, plan by plan

AfterShip

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic tracking
    • Limited shipments
  • Professional$99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited shipments

Dataloy

$1500/month
  • VMS Pro$3000/month
    • Voyage planning
    • Operations
    • Demurrage

Which should you pick?

Choose AfterShip if

  • You need shipment tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want multi-carrier.
AfterShip review

Choose Dataloy if

  • You need voyage planning.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want operations management.
Dataloy review

Questions people ask

Is AfterShip or Dataloy better?
Neither clearly leads. AfterShip starts at Free and Dataloy at $1500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AfterShip or Dataloy?
AfterShip has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AfterShip and $1500/month for Dataloy.
Does AfterShip or Dataloy run on more platforms?
AfterShip runs on Web, Mobile. Dataloy runs on Web, Windows.
Can I use AfterShip for free?
Yes. AfterShip has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Dataloy starts at $1500/month.
What is AfterShip best used for?
AfterShip is most often used for shipping, returns tracking. Of those, shipping and returns tracking are not what Dataloy is typically brought in for.
What can AfterShip do that Dataloy cannot?
AfterShip covers Shipment tracking, Multi-carrier, Returns management, Analytics. Dataloy covers Voyage planning, Operations management, Demurrage calculation, Bunker planning. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dataloy: How much does Sedna (Dataloy) cost?

Sedna does not publish pricing on their website. Costs are custom per organization and require contacting their sales team through the Speak to the Team form or Talk to Us call-to-action.

Source
Dataloy: What is Sedna's pricing model?

Sedna operates on a custom pricing model where costs are determined based on specific organizational needs, product selection, team size, and integration requirements. Contact their team for a personalized quote.

Source
Dataloy: How do I request pricing from Sedna?

Submit the Speak to the Team contact form with company information, vertical market, and location. Alternatively, use the Talk to Us button or visit their contact page to connect with the sales team.

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