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Alphaliner vs Linerlytica

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Alphaliner

Maritime

Container shipping data and analysis

From
$800/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Linerlytica

Maritime

Container shipping analytics

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Alphaliner now delivered through AXSMarine rather than independently, and alphaliner.com redirects there; Linerlytica weekly Market Pulse subscription is priced per user at US$1,500 per year, with other tiers such as the full website suite priced only on request
  • They diverge on capability: Alphaliner covers Fleet database, Linerlytica covers Fleet analytics.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Alphaliner and Linerlytica actually diverge.

Attributes where Alphaliner and Linerlytica differ
AttributeAlphalinerLinerlytica
Starting price$800/month$500/month
Founded19982018

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web), 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
  • Excel reports

Only in Linerlytica

  • Fleet analytics
  • Capacity monitoring
  • Trade lane analysis
  • API access

Both cover

  • Market reports
  • Data exports
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Alphaliner

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

Linerlytica

  • Container shipping market intelligence and freight rate analysisnot 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

Linerlytica

  • Weekly Market Pulse subscription is priced per user at US$1,500 per year, with other tiers such as the full website suite priced only on request

Pricing, plan by plan

Alphaliner

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

Linerlytica

$500/month
  • Professional$1200/month
    • Fleet analytics
    • Capacity data
    • Market reports

Which should you pick?

Choose Alphaliner if

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

Choose Linerlytica if

  • You need fleet analytics.
  • You also want capacity monitoring.
Linerlytica review

Questions people ask

Is Alphaliner or Linerlytica better?
Neither clearly leads. Alphaliner starts at $800/month and Linerlytica at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Alphaliner or Linerlytica?
Alphaliner starts at $800/month and Linerlytica at $500/month.
Does Alphaliner or Linerlytica run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Linerlytica is typically brought in for.
What can Alphaliner do that Linerlytica cannot?
Alphaliner covers Fleet database, Charter rate tracking, Capacity analysis, Excel reports. Linerlytica covers Fleet analytics, Capacity monitoring, Trade lane analysis, API access. Both handle Market reports, Data exports, Web support.

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.

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Linerlytica: How much does Linerlytica's Weekly Market Pulse subscription cost?

Weekly Market Pulse costs US$1,500 per user per year and includes web access to the Blog section and weekly publication access.

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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.

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Linerlytica: Is there a discount for switching from Weekly to Monthly Market Pulse?

Yes. Existing Weekly Market Pulse subscribers receive a US$300 discount on Monthly Market Pulse subscriptions, though the full Monthly price is not specified on the site.

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Linerlytica: Does Linerlytica offer a free trial?

Yes. Users can register to access the Linerlytica website including the newsletter for a period of complimentary access. Register for Trial Access to get started.

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Linerlytica: What payment methods does Linerlytica accept?

Linerlytica accepts bank transfers to OCBC Bank Singapore. Alternative payment methods and additional payment options are available by contacting their sales team.

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