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Baltic Exchange vs Dataloy

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Baltic Exchange

Maritime

Global shipping market benchmarks

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Dataloy logo

Dataloy

Maritime

Voyage management and operations

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Baltic Exchange no pricing published on website, membership and data services require contacting the organization; Dataloy no pricing published on website
  • They diverge on capability: Baltic Exchange covers Freight indices, Dataloy covers Voyage planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Baltic Exchange and Dataloy actually diverge.

Attributes where Baltic Exchange and Dataloy differ
AttributeBaltic ExchangeDataloy
Starting price$500/month$1500/month
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Windows
Founded17441987

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Baltic Exchange

  • Freight indices
  • Market assessments
  • Forward curves
  • Historical data
  • API
  • Data feeds
  • Trading platforms
  • Api support

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.

Baltic Exchange

  • Shipping market freight data and indicesnot Dataloy
  • Freight derivatives tradingnot Dataloy
  • Vessel investment decision makingnot Dataloy
  • Dry bulk and tanker rate assessmentsnot Dataloy
  • Container freight market analysisnot Dataloy

Dataloy

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

Where each one falls short

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

Baltic Exchange

  • No pricing published on website, membership and data services require contacting the organization
  • Custom pricing based on organization type and data needs

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

Baltic Exchange

$500/month
  • Data Services$1500/month
    • Freight indices
    • Market assessments
    • Historical data

Dataloy

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Baltic Exchange if

  • You need freight indices.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want market assessments.
Baltic Exchange review

Choose Dataloy if

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

Questions people ask

Is Baltic Exchange or Dataloy better?
Neither clearly leads. Baltic Exchange starts at $500/month and Dataloy at $1500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Baltic Exchange or Dataloy?
Baltic Exchange starts at $500/month and Dataloy at $1500/month.
Does Baltic Exchange or Dataloy run on more platforms?
Baltic Exchange runs on Web, Api. Dataloy runs on Web, Windows.
What is Baltic Exchange best used for?
Baltic Exchange is most often used for shipping market freight data and indices, freight derivatives trading, vessel investment decision making, dry bulk and tanker rate assessments. Of those, shipping market freight data and indices and freight derivatives trading are not what Dataloy is typically brought in for.
What can Baltic Exchange do that Dataloy cannot?
Baltic Exchange covers Freight indices, Market assessments, Forward curves, Historical data. Dataloy covers Voyage planning, Operations management, Demurrage calculation, Bunker planning. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Baltic Exchange: How much does Baltic Exchange membership cost?

Baltic Exchange does not publish pricing on their website. Membership and data service pricing is customized and requires direct contact with the organization.

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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.

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Baltic Exchange: What services does Baltic Exchange provide?

Baltic Exchange provides shipping market data services including daily published indices (200+), freight derivatives trading facilities, member fixtures database, and analytical tools for shipping professionals.

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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.

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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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