Software · head to head
ChartCo vs Terminal49
The short version
- Only Terminal49 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features; Terminal49 aPI access and webhooks start at the Essential plan
- They diverge on capability: ChartCo covers Chart management, Terminal49 covers Automated tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ChartCo and Terminal49 actually diverge.
| Attribute | ChartCo | Terminal49 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop | Web, Api |
| Founded | 1998 | 2019 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
- Windows support
Only in Terminal49
- Automated tracking
- Terminal appointments
- Demurrage alerts
- Customer portals
- TMS platforms
- Carrier websites
- Terminal systems
- Api support
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.
Terminal49
- Tracking ocean containers and shipments across carriers and terminalsnot ChartCo
- Feeding container milestones into an internal system over an APInot 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
Terminal49
- API access and webhooks start at the Essential plan
- The free plan is limited to 3 users and 50 document credits
- The Lite and Complete plans require an annual contract
- No plan above the free tier publishes a price, so every paid tier requires contacting sales
Pricing, plan by plan
ChartCo
$300/month- OneOcean$600/month
- Chart management
- Publications
- Compliance tracking
Terminal49
Free- Pro$299/month
- Unlimited tracking
- Terminal data
- API access
Which should you pick?
Choose ChartCo if
- You need chart management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want publication updates.
Choose Terminal49 if
- You need automated tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want terminal appointments.
Questions people ask
- Is ChartCo or Terminal49 better?
- Neither clearly leads. ChartCo starts at $300/month and Terminal49 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ChartCo or Terminal49?
- Terminal49 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $300/month for ChartCo and Free for Terminal49.
- Does ChartCo or Terminal49 run on more platforms?
- ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop. Terminal49 runs on Web, Api.
- Can I use Terminal49 for free?
- Yes. Terminal49 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ChartCo starts at $300/month.
- What can ChartCo do that Terminal49 cannot?
- ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, Terminal appointments, Demurrage alerts, Customer portals. 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.