Software · head to head
ChartCo vs Shone
The short version
- Each has a real cost: ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features; Shone shone Automation was acquired by Bedrock Ocean Exploration in April 2022 and the product is no longer sold under the Shone name
- They diverge on capability: ChartCo covers Chart management, Shone covers Autonomous navigation.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ChartCo and Shone 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
- Fleet management systems
- Procurement
- Windows support
Only in Shone
- Autonomous navigation
- Collision avoidance
- Sensor fusion
- Decision support
- Bridge systems
- Radar
- AIS
- Embedded support
Both cover
- ECDIS
- 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
Shone
- Shone Automation was acquired by Bedrock Ocean Exploration in April 2022 and the product is no longer sold under the Shone name
- shone.io no longer resolves
Pricing, plan by plan
ChartCo
$300/month- OneOcean$600/month
- Chart management
- Publications
- Compliance tracking
Shone
$3000/month- Professional$8000/month
- Autonomous navigation
- Collision avoidance
- Bridge integration
Which should you pick?
Choose ChartCo if
- You need chart management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want publication updates.
Choose Shone if
- You need autonomous navigation.
- You work on Maritime vessels.
- You also want collision avoidance.
Questions people ask
- Is ChartCo or Shone better?
- Neither clearly leads. ChartCo starts at $300/month and Shone at $3000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ChartCo or Shone?
- ChartCo starts at $300/month and Shone at $3000/month.
- Does ChartCo or Shone run on more platforms?
- ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop. Shone runs on Maritime vessels.
- What can ChartCo do that Shone cannot?
- ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. Shone covers Autonomous navigation, Collision avoidance, Sensor fusion, Decision support. Both handle ECDIS, 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.
Shone: What does Shone's autonomous technology do?
Shone retrofits ships with autonomous technologies to improve safety, security and crew quality of life. The system provides assistance through situational awareness and course recommendations, which reduces watchkeeper fatigue and helps prevent accidents.
SourceChartCo: 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.
Shone: How does Shone detect surrounding vessels?
Shone's proprietary detection algorithm is based on data gathered from ship sensors including AIS, radar and GPS, with additional cameras installed on board for computer vision capabilities.
SourceChartCo: 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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