Software · head to head
ChartCo vs exactEarth
The short version
- Each has a real cost: ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features; exactEarth exactEarth's own homepage, as captured by the Internet Archive on 28 December 2021, carried a banner stating: 'We are happy to announce that exactEarth is now part of Spire Global,' confirming in the vendor's own words that exactEarth was absorbed into Spire (now sold as Kpler's spireMT product); no independent exactEarth pricing survives
- They diverge on capability: ChartCo covers Chart management, exactEarth covers Satellite AIS data.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ChartCo and exactEarth actually diverge.
| Attribute | ChartCo | exactEarth |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/month | $1000/month |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop | Api, Web |
| Founded | 1998 | 2009 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 exactEarth
- Satellite AIS data
- Global vessel tracking
- Historical data archive
- Anomaly detection
- API
- Data feeds
- GIS platforms
- Api support
Both cover
- Web support
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
exactEarth
- exactEarth's own homepage, as captured by the Internet Archive on 28 December 2021, carried a banner stating: 'We are happy to announce that exactEarth is now part of Spire Global,' confirming in the vendor's own words that exactEarth was absorbed into Spire (now sold as Kpler's spireMT product); no independent exactEarth pricing survives
Pricing, plan by plan
ChartCo
$300/month- OneOcean$600/month
- Chart management
- Publications
- Compliance tracking
exactEarth
$1000/month- Enterprise$5000/month
- Global AIS data
- Historical archive
- Custom analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose ChartCo if
- You need chart management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want publication updates.
Choose exactEarth if
- You need satellite ais data.
- You work on Api, Web.
- You also want global vessel tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is ChartCo or exactEarth better?
- Neither clearly leads. ChartCo starts at $300/month and exactEarth at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ChartCo or exactEarth?
- ChartCo starts at $300/month and exactEarth at $1000/month.
- Does ChartCo or exactEarth run on more platforms?
- ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop. exactEarth runs on Api, Web.
- What can ChartCo do that exactEarth cannot?
- ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. exactEarth covers Satellite AIS data, Global vessel tracking, Historical data archive, Anomaly detection. 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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