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ChartCo vs Google Maps Platform

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ChartCo

Software

Integrated maritime compliance platform

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Google Maps Platform logo

Google Maps Platform

Software

Comprehensive set of APIs and SDKs that allow developers to embed Google

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features; Google Maps Platform free allowances are per service rather than pooled, at 10,000 events a month for dynamic maps, geocoding and autocomplete
  • They diverge on capability: ChartCo covers Chart management, Google Maps Platform covers Core Functionality.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChartCo and Google Maps Platform actually diverge.

Attributes where ChartCo and Google Maps Platform differ
AttributeChartCoGoogle Maps Platform
Starting price$300/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, DesktopWeb
Founded19982005

Identical on both: 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
  • Web support

Only in Google Maps Platform

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

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.

Google Maps Platform

  • Embedding dynamic maps, Street View and photorealistic 3D tiles in an applicationnot ChartCo
  • Route computation, navigation and fleet route optimisationnot ChartCo
  • Geocoding, place autocomplete and address validationnot ChartCo
  • Environmental data including weather, solar, air quality and pollennot ChartCo
  • Geospatial analytics through Earth Enginenot 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

Google Maps Platform

  • Free allowances are per service rather than pooled, at 10,000 events a month for dynamic maps, geocoding and autocomplete
  • Dynamic Maps cost $7.00 per 1,000 calls at the entry tier
  • Geocoding and the Directions API both cost $5.00 per 1,000 calls at the entry tier
  • Pricing is tiered by volume, so the effective unit price depends on total monthly usage and is hard to predict in advance
  • Billing is usage based with no flat plan, so a traffic spike is a cost spike

Pricing, plan by plan

ChartCo

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

Google Maps Platform

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Maps Platform 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 Google Maps Platform if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You also want user interface.
Google Maps Platform review

Questions people ask

Is ChartCo or Google Maps Platform better?
Neither clearly leads. ChartCo starts at $300/month and Google Maps Platform at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ChartCo or Google Maps Platform?
ChartCo starts at $300/month and Google Maps Platform at On request.
Does ChartCo or Google Maps Platform run on more platforms?
ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop. Google Maps Platform runs on Web.
What can ChartCo do that Google Maps Platform cannot?
ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. Google Maps Platform covers Core Functionality, User Interface.

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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