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ChartCo vs Esri ArcGIS

ChartCo logo

ChartCo

Maritime & Shipping

Integrated maritime compliance platform

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Esri ArcGIS logo

Esri ArcGIS

Maps & Navigation

Geographic Information System Platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features; Esri ArcGIS arcGIS Online is cloud-based only; self-hosted deployment requires separate ArcGIS Enterprise licence
  • They diverge on capability: ChartCo covers Chart management, Esri ArcGIS covers Mapping & Visualization.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChartCo and Esri ArcGIS actually diverge.

Attributes where ChartCo and Esri ArcGIS differ
AttributeChartCoEsri ArcGIS
Starting price$300/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, DesktopWeb, Mobile (field apps), Desktop
CategoryMaritime & ShippingMaps & Navigation
Founded19981969

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 ChartCo

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

Only in Esri ArcGIS

  • Mapping & Visualization
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Data Management
  • Field Operations
  • Real-time Analytics
  • AutoCAD
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Office

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ChartCo

No use cases recorded yet. See the ChartCo review.

Esri ArcGIS

  • Geospatial mapping and spatial analysisnot ChartCo
  • Enterprise data governance and managementnot ChartCo
  • Real-time field data collectionnot ChartCo
  • AI-assisted geospatial analysisnot ChartCo

Where each one falls short

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

ChartCo

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

Esri ArcGIS

  • ArcGIS Online is cloud-based only; self-hosted deployment requires separate ArcGIS Enterprise licence
  • Field and offline workflows require advanced capabilities; basic plans may lack offline synchronisation
  • Pricing details not published; customers must contact sales for quotes

Pricing, plan by plan

ChartCo

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

Esri ArcGIS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Esri ArcGIS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ChartCo if

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

Choose Esri ArcGIS if

  • You need mapping & visualization.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (field apps), Desktop.
  • You also want spatial analysis.
Esri ArcGIS review

Questions people ask

Is ChartCo or Esri ArcGIS better?
Neither clearly leads. ChartCo starts at $300/month and Esri ArcGIS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ChartCo or Esri ArcGIS?
ChartCo starts at $300/month and Esri ArcGIS at On request.
Does ChartCo or Esri ArcGIS run on more platforms?
ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop. Esri ArcGIS runs on Web, Mobile (field apps), Desktop.
What can ChartCo do that Esri ArcGIS cannot?
ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. Esri ArcGIS covers Mapping & Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Data Management, Field Operations. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

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.

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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