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Azuga vs ChartCo

Azuga logo

Azuga

Fleet Management

GPS fleet tracking with driver behaviour scoring

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ChartCo logo

ChartCo

Maritime

Integrated maritime compliance platform

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Azuga driver monitoring is contentious regardless of framing, and rewards do not remove that; ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
  • They diverge on capability: Azuga covers GPS tracking, ChartCo covers Chart management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Azuga and ChartCo actually diverge.

Attributes where Azuga and ChartCo differ
AttributeAzugaChartCo
Starting priceOn request$300/month
Pricing modelPer-vehicle monthly subscription; published on the vendor sitesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, CloudWeb, Desktop
CategoryFleet ManagementMaritime
FoundedUnknown1998

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Azuga

  • GPS tracking
  • Driver scorecards
  • Dashcams
  • Maintenance reminders

Only in ChartCo

  • Chart management
  • Publication updates
  • Compliance tracking
  • Fleet administration
  • ECDIS
  • Fleet management systems
  • Procurement
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Azuga

  • Fleets wanting driver safety data drivers will actually engage withnot ChartCo
  • Service businesses proving arrival times to customersnot ChartCo
  • Reducing fuel and maintenance costs through driving behaviournot ChartCo

ChartCo

  • Training and certifying crew members across global shipping operationsnot Azuga
  • Scheduling maintenance and procurement for fleet maintenance compliancenot Azuga
  • Planning passages with intelligent tools for ship and shorenot Azuga
  • Optimizing voyages for risk reduction and sustainability objectivesnot Azuga

Where each one falls short

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

Azuga

  • Driver monitoring is contentious regardless of framing, and rewards do not remove that
  • Hardware installation per vehicle is real upfront cost and effort
  • Contracts are typically multi-year, which limits switching
  • A smaller ecosystem than Samsara or Geotab, with fewer third-party integrations

ChartCo

  • Requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
  • High cost for maritime-specific software

Pricing, plan by plan

Azuga

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Azuga review.

ChartCo

$300/month
  • OneOcean$600/month
    • Chart management
    • Publications
    • Compliance tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose Azuga if

  • You need gps tracking.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud.
  • You also want driver scorecards.
Azuga review

Choose ChartCo if

  • You need chart management.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want publication updates.
ChartCo review

Questions people ask

Is Azuga or ChartCo better?
Neither clearly leads. Azuga starts at On request and ChartCo at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Azuga or ChartCo?
Azuga starts at On request and ChartCo at $300/month.
Does Azuga or ChartCo run on more platforms?
Azuga runs on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud. ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop.
What is Azuga best used for?
Azuga is most often used for fleets wanting driver safety data drivers will actually engage with, service businesses proving arrival times to customers, reducing fuel and maintenance costs through driving behaviour. Of those, fleets wanting driver safety data drivers will actually engage with and service businesses proving arrival times to customers are not what ChartCo is typically brought in for.
What can Azuga do that ChartCo cannot?
Azuga covers GPS tracking, Driver scorecards, Dashcams, Maintenance reminders. ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Azuga: What does Azuga cost?

It publishes per-vehicle monthly pricing, normally on a multi-year contract with hardware.

ChartCo: What does ChartCo OneOcean provide?

ChartCo OneOcean is an integrated maritime software platform that combines electronic navigational charts, publications, weather data, and compliance tools for voyage planning and maritime safety.

Azuga: How is it different from other fleet trackers?

It leans on driver scorecards and rewards rather than pure oversight, though how that feels depends on how the company uses the data.

ChartCo: How many vessels use ChartCo PassageManager?

ChartCo's PassageManager software is used by approximately 6,500 vessels worldwide for passage planning and navigational chart management.

Azuga: Does it handle ELD compliance?

Yes, it supports electronic logging for hours-of-service requirements.

ChartCo: Does ChartCo help with environmental compliance?

Yes, ChartCo OneOcean includes EnviroManager for compliance with MARPOL and regional environmental regulations, helping crews manage waste and minimize discharge risks.

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