Maritime & Shipping · head to head
ChartCo vs Kongsberg Maritime
ChartCo
Maritime & Shipping
Integrated maritime compliance platform
- From
- $300/month
- Rated
- -
Kongsberg Maritime
Maritime & Shipping
Complete maritime technology solutions
- From
- $25000/one-time
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features; Kongsberg Maritime kongsberg Maritime publishes no online pricing anywhere on its site; the vendor states support and sales are provided from key locations in 35 countries, and every product and solutions page routes to a Contact us form rather than a figure or online purchase path.
- They diverge on capability: ChartCo covers Chart management, Kongsberg Maritime covers ECDIS navigation.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ChartCo and Kongsberg Maritime actually diverge.
| Attribute | ChartCo | Kongsberg Maritime |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/month | $25000/one-time |
| Pricing model | subscription | one-time |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop | Embedded, Windows |
| Founded | 1998 | 1946 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime & Shipping).
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 Kongsberg Maritime
- ECDIS navigation
- Bridge automation
- Dynamic positioning
- Vessel control
- Propulsion systems
- Sensors
- Communication systems
- Embedded support
Both cover
- Windows 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
Kongsberg Maritime
- Kongsberg Maritime publishes no online pricing anywhere on its site; the vendor states support and sales are provided from key locations in 35 countries, and every product and solutions page routes to a Contact us form rather than a figure or online purchase path.
Pricing, plan by plan
ChartCo
$300/month- OneOcean$600/month
- Chart management
- Publications
- Compliance tracking
Kongsberg Maritime
$25000/one-time- Integrated Bridge$150000/one-time
- ECDIS
- Radar
- Automation
Which should you pick?
Choose ChartCo if
- You need chart management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want publication updates.
Choose Kongsberg Maritime if
- You need ecdis navigation.
- You work on Embedded, Windows.
- You also want bridge automation.
Questions people ask
- Is ChartCo or Kongsberg Maritime better?
- Neither clearly leads. ChartCo starts at $300/month and Kongsberg Maritime at $25000/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ChartCo or Kongsberg Maritime?
- ChartCo starts at $300/month and Kongsberg Maritime at $25000/one-time.
- Does ChartCo or Kongsberg Maritime run on more platforms?
- ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop. Kongsberg Maritime runs on Embedded, Windows.
- What can ChartCo do that Kongsberg Maritime cannot?
- ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. Kongsberg Maritime covers ECDIS navigation, Bridge automation, Dynamic positioning, Vessel control. Both handle Windows 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.