Software · head to head
ChartCo vs FourKites
The short version
- Each has a real cost: ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features; FourKites fourKites uses an Outcome-as-a-Service model with no per-seat pricing published; all pricing requires talking to an Outcome Advisor
- They diverge on capability: ChartCo covers Chart management, FourKites covers Real-time tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ChartCo and FourKites actually diverge.
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 FourKites
- Real-time tracking
- Predictive ETAs
- Exception alerts
- Yard management
- TMS platforms
- ERP systems
- WMS
- 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
FourKites
- FourKites uses an Outcome-as-a-Service model with no per-seat pricing published; all pricing requires talking to an Outcome Advisor
Pricing, plan by plan
ChartCo
$300/month- OneOcean$600/month
- Chart management
- Publications
- Compliance tracking
FourKites
$2000/month- Professional$5000/month
- Multi-modal tracking
- Predictive ETAs
- Analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose ChartCo if
- You need chart management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want publication updates.
Choose FourKites if
- You need real-time tracking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want predictive etas.
Questions people ask
- Is ChartCo or FourKites better?
- Neither clearly leads. ChartCo starts at $300/month and FourKites at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ChartCo or FourKites?
- ChartCo starts at $300/month and FourKites at $2000/month.
- Does ChartCo or FourKites run on more platforms?
- ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop. FourKites runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- What can ChartCo do that FourKites cannot?
- ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. FourKites covers Real-time tracking, Predictive ETAs, Exception alerts, Yard management. 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.