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ChartCo vs FleetMon

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ChartCo

Software

Integrated maritime compliance platform

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
F

FleetMon

Software

Track ships and manage fleets worldwide

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only FleetMon has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features; FleetMon service discontinued in January 2024 and fully phased out with transition to MarineTraffic
  • They diverge on capability: ChartCo covers Chart management, FleetMon covers Global vessel tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChartCo and FleetMon actually diverge.

Attributes where ChartCo and FleetMon differ
AttributeChartCoFleetMon
Starting price$300/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, DesktopWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19982007

Identical on both: 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 FleetMon

  • Global vessel tracking
  • Fleet management
  • Port statistics
  • Voyage tracking
  • REST API
  • Webhooks
  • Data exports
  • Ios 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

FleetMon

  • Service discontinued in January 2024 and fully phased out with transition to MarineTraffic
  • Free tier coverage was limited compared to premium plans requiring subscription fees
  • Data gaps in regions with poor terrestrial AIS infrastructure before satellite coverage was added

Pricing, plan by plan

ChartCo

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

FleetMon

Free
  • Professional$19/month
    • Unlimited fleet tracking
    • API access
    • Historical data

Which should you pick?

Choose ChartCo if

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

Choose FleetMon if

  • You need global vessel tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want fleet management.
FleetMon review

Questions people ask

Is ChartCo or FleetMon better?
Neither clearly leads. ChartCo starts at $300/month and FleetMon at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ChartCo or FleetMon?
FleetMon has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $300/month for ChartCo and Free for FleetMon.
Does ChartCo or FleetMon run on more platforms?
ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop. FleetMon runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use FleetMon for free?
Yes. FleetMon has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ChartCo starts at $300/month.
What can ChartCo do that FleetMon cannot?
ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. FleetMon covers Global vessel tracking, Fleet management, Port statistics, Voyage tracking. 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.

FleetMon: Does FleetMon work globally?

FleetMon had access to positions from both terrestrial AIS receiver stations and satellite AIS through partnership with exactEarth, providing undelayed signals from its network combined with global space-based tracking.

Source
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.

FleetMon: What happened to FleetMon after 2024?

FleetMon was phased out from January 2024 as part of its integration into MarineTraffic following Kpler's acquisition of both platforms in March 2023. The FleetMon brand no longer accepts new registrations or offers new services.

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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.

FleetMon: Could you track individual vessels in real-time with FleetMon?

Yes, FleetMon Explorer provided live AIS vessel tracking with filtering by vessel class, flag, length, speed, navigational status and signal age, enabling real-time monitoring of individual ships from a global overview to single vessel level.

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FleetMon: What was the starting price for FleetMon Explorer?

FleetMon Explorer pricing started at €54 per month, with subscription plans offering varying levels of access including free basic plans and paid tiers with additional features like historical tracking up to three years back.

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