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ChartCo vs GraphHopper

ChartCo logo

ChartCo

Software

Integrated maritime compliance platform

From
$300/month
Rated
-
GraphHopper logo

GraphHopper

Software

Open-source routing engine for road networks, providing fast route calculations, turn-by-turn navigation

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features; GraphHopper the free plan is non commercial use only
  • They diverge on capability: ChartCo covers Chart management, GraphHopper covers Core Functionality.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChartCo and GraphHopper actually diverge.

Attributes where ChartCo and GraphHopper differ
AttributeChartCoGraphHopper
Starting price$300/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, DesktopWeb
Founded1998Unknown

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 GraphHopper

  • 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.

GraphHopper

  • Routing, distance matrix and route optimisation over an APInot ChartCo
  • Map matching GPS traces and generating isochronesnot 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

GraphHopper

  • The free plan is non commercial use only
  • Free allows 500 credits a day, 5 locations per request and a single vehicle
  • Request complexity is capped per plan, at 30 locations and 2 vehicles on Basic at 69 EUR a month, rising to 200 locations and 20 vehicles on Premium at 479 EUR
  • Isochrone range is limited by plan, at 15 minutes on Basic and 30 on Premium
  • Credits are a daily allowance, so a busy day cannot draw on a quiet one

Pricing, plan by plan

ChartCo

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

GraphHopper

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the GraphHopper review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ChartCo if

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

Choose GraphHopper if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You also want user interface.

Questions people ask

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