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Azuga vs ShipNet

Azuga logo

Azuga

Fleet Management

GPS fleet tracking with driver behaviour scoring

From
On request
Rated
-
ShipNet logo

ShipNet

Maritime

Complete ship management software

From
$400/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Azuga driver monitoring is contentious regardless of framing, and rewards do not remove that; ShipNet no pricing information published online
  • They diverge on capability: Azuga covers GPS tracking, ShipNet covers Technical management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Azuga and ShipNet actually diverge.

Attributes where Azuga and ShipNet differ
AttributeAzugaShipNet
Starting priceOn request$400/month
Pricing modelPer-vehicle monthly subscription; published on the vendor sitesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, CloudWeb, Windows
CategoryFleet ManagementMaritime
FoundedUnknown1984

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 ShipNet

  • Technical management
  • Crew management
  • Procurement
  • Accounting
  • ERP systems
  • Payroll
  • Classification societies
  • 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 ShipNet
  • Service businesses proving arrival times to customersnot ShipNet
  • Reducing fuel and maintenance costs through driving behaviournot ShipNet

ShipNet

  • Fleet operations and compliance management for shipping companiesnot Azuga
  • Profitability tracking across vessel operations and charteringnot Azuga
  • Technical asset management and vessel maintenance schedulingnot Azuga
  • Commercial voyage and chartering operations managementnot Azuga
  • Marine financial accounting and reporting integrationnot Azuga
  • Dry docking and vessel maintenance project managementnot 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

ShipNet

  • No pricing information published online
  • Requires demo request to obtain pricing details
  • Targets large shipping operators with 150+ customers globally

Pricing, plan by plan

Azuga

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Azuga review.

ShipNet

$400/month
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Technical management
    • Crewing
    • Procurement

Which should you pick?

Choose Azuga if

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

Choose ShipNet if

  • You need technical management.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want crew management.

Questions people ask

Is Azuga or ShipNet better?
Neither clearly leads. Azuga starts at On request and ShipNet at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Azuga or ShipNet?
Azuga starts at On request and ShipNet at $400/month.
Does Azuga or ShipNet run on more platforms?
Azuga runs on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud. ShipNet runs on Web, Windows.
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 ShipNet is typically brought in for.
What can Azuga do that ShipNet cannot?
Azuga covers GPS tracking, Driver scorecards, Dashcams, Maintenance reminders. ShipNet covers Technical management, Crew management, Procurement, Accounting.

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.

ShipNet: How much does Shipnet cost?

Shipnet does not publish pricing on their website. Interested customers must request a demo to receive pricing information from their sales team.

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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.

ShipNet: Who uses Shipnet?

Shipnet serves over 150 shipping companies across 31 countries, including major operators like Golar LNG, Wilson, and COSCO Shipping. The platform is described as built by mariners for mariners.

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Azuga: Does it handle ELD compliance?

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

ShipNet: What modules does Shipnet offer?

Shipnet provides eight integrated solution modules: Safety, Technical, Analytics, Commercial, Financial, Procurement, Dry Docking, and Shipnet ONE for unified ecosystem management.

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