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Alphaliner vs Kaleris

Alphaliner logo

Alphaliner

Maritime

Container shipping data and analysis

From
$800/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kaleris logo

Kaleris

Maritime

Terminal operating, yard, rail and vessel software assembled from acquired supply chain brands

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Alphaliner now delivered through AXSMarine rather than independently, and alphaliner.com redirects there; Kaleris the portfolio was assembled by acquisition, so the single platform description is commercial rather than technical, and connecting two Kaleris products often requires professional services and a custom interface.
  • They diverge on capability: Alphaliner covers Fleet database, Kaleris covers Terminal operating system.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Alphaliner and Kaleris actually diverge.

Attributes where Alphaliner and Kaleris differ
AttributeAlphalinerKaleris
Starting price$800/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWebWeb, On-premise, Private cloud
Founded1998Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime).

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 Alphaliner

  • Fleet database
  • Charter rate tracking
  • Capacity analysis
  • Market reports
  • Data exports
  • Excel reports
  • Web support

Only in Kaleris

  • Terminal operating system
  • Yard management
  • Transportation management
  • Carrier and vessel solutions
  • Rail visibility
  • Maintenance and repair operations
  • Execution and visibility platform
  • Equipment control integration

What people use each for

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

Alphaliner

  • Tracking liner services and containership deploymentsnot Kaleris
  • Port and terminal call analyticsnot Kaleris
  • Fleet monitoring with technical and commercial vessel datanot Kaleris
  • Suez and Panama canal traffic analysisnot Kaleris
  • Feeding shipping data into internal systems through the API hubnot Kaleris

Kaleris

  • A container terminal replacing a legacy or in-house terminal operating system before an automation programmenot Alphaliner
  • A port authority standardising several terminals on one operating system and reporting layernot Alphaliner
  • An ocean carrier that needs stowage planning and vessel performance tooling alongside terminal systemsnot Alphaliner
  • A rail or intermodal operator trying to reduce demurrage exposure with asset level visibilitynot Alphaliner

Where each one falls short

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

Alphaliner

  • Now delivered through AXSMarine rather than independently, and alphaliner.com redirects there
  • Neither the subscription model nor any price is published
  • A market intelligence data service for shipping professionals rather than an operational tool

Kaleris

  • The portfolio was assembled by acquisition, so the single platform description is commercial rather than technical, and connecting two Kaleris products often requires professional services and a custom interface.
  • A terminal operating system implementation runs 12 to 24 months with parallel operation, and the software licence is a minor line next to integration, equipment interfaces and retraining crane and gate staff.
  • Private equity ownership means the roadmap is shaped by acquisition strategy and an eventual exit, and a terminal signing a decade-long dependency has no visibility of who the next owner will be.
  • Configuration expertise is concentrated in the vendor and a small consultancy pool, so terminals end up buying vendor services for changes an internal team should be able to make.
  • The strength is container handling, and bulk, breakbulk and ro-ro terminals get a thinner functional fit that has to be closed with configuration and workarounds.

Pricing, plan by plan

Alphaliner

$800/month
  • Professional$1500/month
    • Fleet database
    • Charter rates
    • Weekly reports

Kaleris

On request
  • Kaleris platform$undefined/year
    • Quoted per site, by throughput and modules taken
    • Implementation and integration services are the larger share of first-year cost
    • Equipment and gate interfaces scoped and priced individually

Which should you pick?

Choose Alphaliner if

  • You need fleet database.
  • You also want charter rate tracking.
Alphaliner review

Choose Kaleris if

  • You need terminal operating system.
  • You work on Web, On-premise, Private cloud.
  • You also want yard management.
Kaleris review

Questions people ask

Is Alphaliner or Kaleris better?
Neither clearly leads. Alphaliner starts at $800/month and Kaleris at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Alphaliner or Kaleris?
Alphaliner starts at $800/month and Kaleris at On request.
Does Alphaliner or Kaleris run on more platforms?
Alphaliner runs on Web. Kaleris runs on Web, On-premise, Private cloud.
What is Alphaliner best used for?
Alphaliner is most often used for tracking liner services and containership deployments, port and terminal call analytics, fleet monitoring with technical and commercial vessel data, suez and panama canal traffic analysis. Of those, tracking liner services and containership deployments and port and terminal call analytics are not what Kaleris is typically brought in for.
What can Alphaliner do that Kaleris cannot?
Alphaliner covers Fleet database, Charter rate tracking, Capacity analysis, Market reports. Kaleris covers Terminal operating system, Yard management, Transportation management, Carrier and vessel solutions.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Alphaliner: How much does Alphaliner cost?

Alphaliner does not publish pricing information on its website. Customers must book a demo or contact the sales team directly to receive a price quote tailored to their shipping and logistics needs.

Source
Kaleris: Is Kaleris the same thing as Navis?

No. Navis is the terminal operating system product line, now owned by Kaleris after Cargotec sold it to Accel-KKR in 2021. Kaleris is the parent group and sells several other product lines alongside it.

Alphaliner: Does Alphaliner offer a free trial or demo?

Alphaliner offers a demo booking option to evaluate the platform. Interested users can schedule a demonstration with the Alphaliner team to explore features including service tracking, port analytics, fleet monitoring, and API integration before purchasing.

Source
Kaleris: Who owns Kaleris?

It is backed by the private equity firm Accel-KKR and assembled from acquired software businesses.

Kaleris: How long does a terminal operating system deployment take?

Plan for 12 to 24 months at a working container terminal, including parallel running. Anything shorter usually means a limited scope or a small facility.

Kaleris: Does it suit bulk or breakbulk terminals?

Less well. The functional depth is in container handling, and other cargo types require significant configuration.

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