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ChartCo vs Vizion

ChartCo logo

ChartCo

Software

Integrated maritime compliance platform

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Vizion logo

Vizion

Software

Container tracking API for developers

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Vizion 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; Vizion no price is published: the site names a pricing link but shows no per container rate, no plan tier and no minimum, and every route leads to a demo or a sales conversation
  • They diverge on capability: ChartCo covers Chart management, Vizion covers Universal carrier API.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChartCo and Vizion actually diverge.

Attributes where ChartCo and Vizion differ
AttributeChartCoVizion
Starting price$300/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, DesktopApi
Founded19982018

Identical on both: 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 Vizion

  • Universal carrier API
  • Real-time updates
  • Milestone tracking
  • Webhooks
  • REST API
  • Webhooks
  • SDKs
  • Api 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.

Vizion

  • Pulling standardised ocean container tracking events into an ERP or TMSnot ChartCo
  • Monitoring port performance and vessel activity across trade lanesnot ChartCo
  • Tracking supplier shipments and trade flows for supply chain planningnot 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

Vizion

  • No price is published: the site names a pricing link but shows no per container rate, no plan tier and no minimum, and every route leads to a demo or a sales conversation
  • There is no self service signup, so even a small shipper must go through sales to start tracking
  • Container tracking, trade intelligence and supply chain optimisation are separate product lines rather than one subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

ChartCo

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

Vizion

Free
  • Growth$500/month
    • 10,000 containers
    • All carriers
    • Webhooks

Which should you pick?

Choose ChartCo if

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

Choose Vizion if

  • You need universal carrier api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Api.
  • You also want real-time updates.

Questions people ask

Is ChartCo or Vizion better?
Neither clearly leads. ChartCo starts at $300/month and Vizion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ChartCo or Vizion?
Vizion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $300/month for ChartCo and Free for Vizion.
Does ChartCo or Vizion run on more platforms?
ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop. Vizion runs on Api.
Can I use Vizion for free?
Yes. Vizion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ChartCo starts at $300/month.
What can ChartCo do that Vizion cannot?
ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. Vizion covers Universal carrier API, Real-time updates, Milestone tracking, Webhooks.

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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