Maritime & Shipping · head to head
CargoSmart vs Voyager Worldwide
CargoSmart
Maritime & Shipping
Global shipment visibility and intelligence
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Voyager Worldwide
Maritime & Shipping
Digital maritime solutions for navigation
- From
- $250/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only CargoSmart has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, Voyager Worldwide covers Chart management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CargoSmart and Voyager Worldwide actually diverge.
| Attribute | CargoSmart | Voyager Worldwide |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $250/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Api | Web, Desktop |
| Founded | 2000 | 2012 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime & Shipping).
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 CargoSmart
- Real-time tracking
- ETA predictions
- Exception management
- Carbon tracking
- SAP TM
- Oracle
- Shipping lines
- TMS
Only in Voyager Worldwide
- Chart management
- Passage planning
- Compliance tracking
- Publication management
- ECDIS systems
- Fleet management
- Procurement systems
- Windows support
Both cover
- Web support
- Api support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
CargoSmart
Nothing recorded yet. See the CargoSmart review.
Voyager Worldwide
- Limited flexibility in document handling and workflow updates according to user feedback
- Requires understanding of ECDIS systems and electronic chart procedures
- Pricing not publicly disclosed, requiring direct contact for quotation
- Integration primarily limited to maritime-specific systems and ERP platforms
Pricing, plan by plan
CargoSmart
Free- Professional$299/month
- Unlimited tracking
- ETA predictions
- Analytics
Voyager Worldwide
$250/month- Voyager Pro$550/month
- Chart services
- Compliance management
- Fleet tools
Which should you pick?
Choose CargoSmart if
- You need real-time tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want eta predictions.
Choose Voyager Worldwide if
- You need chart management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want passage planning.
Questions people ask
- Is CargoSmart or Voyager Worldwide better?
- Neither clearly leads. CargoSmart starts at Free and Voyager Worldwide at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CargoSmart or Voyager Worldwide?
- CargoSmart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CargoSmart and $250/month for Voyager Worldwide.
- Does CargoSmart or Voyager Worldwide run on more platforms?
- CargoSmart runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Voyager Worldwide runs on Web, Desktop.
- Can I use CargoSmart for free?
- Yes. CargoSmart has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Voyager Worldwide starts at $250/month.
- What can CargoSmart do that Voyager Worldwide cannot?
- CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, ETA predictions, Exception management, Carbon tracking. Voyager Worldwide covers Chart management, Passage planning, Compliance tracking, Publication management. Both handle Web support, Api support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Voyager Worldwide: What are Voyager Worldwide's main products?
Voyager offers two primary solutions: Voyager Planning Station for onboard passage planning and navigation using electronic charts, and Voyager Fleet Insight, a web-based platform for monitoring voyage status and fleet operations from shore-based operations centers.
SourceVoyager Worldwide: Does Voyager support electronic chart compliance?
Yes. Voyager is fully compliant with ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) requirements and offers Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) through the Admiralty Vector Chart Service (AVCS), which provides over 15,800 official charts.
SourceVoyager Worldwide: How many vessels use Voyager Worldwide solutions?
More than 11,000 vessels use Voyager solutions, with over 1,100 shipping companies relying on Voyager for improving safety and compliance.
SourceVoyager Worldwide: What happened to Voyager Worldwide?
Voyager Worldwide merged with NAVTOR, a Norwegian maritime technology company, in November 2023. Voyager Worldwide is now a NAVTOR company and continues operating its products under NAVTOR's ownership.
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