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ChartCo vs Johnson Controls Metasys

ChartCo logo

ChartCo

Maritime & Shipping

Integrated maritime compliance platform

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Johnson Controls Metasys logo

Johnson Controls Metasys

Energy & Utilities

Building management and control system platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features; Johnson Controls Metasys a Metasys server supports 1,300 devices and 65,000 objects, so larger estates require additional servers
  • They diverge on capability: ChartCo covers Chart management, Johnson Controls Metasys covers HVAC control.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChartCo and Johnson Controls Metasys actually diverge.

Attributes where ChartCo and Johnson Controls Metasys differ
AttributeChartCoJohnson Controls Metasys
Starting price$300/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, DesktopWeb, Mobile
CategoryMaritime & ShippingEnergy & Utilities
Founded19981885

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Johnson Controls Metasys

  • HVAC control
  • Building automation
  • Energy management
  • Security integration
  • Analytics dashboard
  • SOC2
  • SSL encryption
  • On-premise deployment

Both cover

  • Web support

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.

Johnson Controls Metasys

  • Building automation for offices, data centres, hospitals and universitiesnot ChartCo
  • Managing multi site campuses from one building management systemnot ChartCo
  • Meeting compliance and reporting requirements for regulated facilitiesnot 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

Johnson Controls Metasys

  • A Metasys server supports 1,300 devices and 65,000 objects, so larger estates require additional servers
  • No hardware requirement, licensing model, subscription term or price is published on the product page; the routes offered are a demo booking and a contact form

Pricing, plan by plan

ChartCo

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

Johnson Controls Metasys

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Johnson Controls Metasys 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 Johnson Controls Metasys if

  • You need hvac control.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want building automation.
Johnson Controls Metasys review

Questions people ask

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