Software · head to head
ChartCo vs Voyager Worldwide
Voyager Worldwide
Software
Digital maritime solutions for navigation
- From
- $250/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features; Voyager Worldwide limited flexibility in document handling and workflow updates according to user feedback
- They diverge on capability: ChartCo covers Publication updates, Voyager Worldwide covers Passage planning.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ChartCo and Voyager Worldwide actually diverge.
| Attribute | ChartCo | Voyager Worldwide |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/month | $250/month |
| Founded | 1998 | 2012 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Desktop), 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
- Publication updates
- Fleet administration
- ECDIS
- Fleet management systems
- Procurement
Only in Voyager Worldwide
- Passage planning
- Publication management
- ECDIS systems
- Fleet management
- Procurement systems
- Api support
Both cover
- Chart management
- Compliance tracking
- Web support
- 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
Voyager Worldwide
- Limited flexibility in document handling and workflow updates according to user feedback
- Requires understanding of ECDIS systems and electronic chart procedures
- Pricing not publicly disclosed, requiring direct contact for quotation
- Integration primarily limited to maritime-specific systems and ERP platforms
Pricing, plan by plan
ChartCo
$300/month- OneOcean$600/month
- Chart management
- Publications
- Compliance tracking
Voyager Worldwide
$250/month- Voyager Pro$550/month
- Chart services
- Compliance management
- Fleet tools
Which should you pick?
Choose ChartCo if
- You need publication updates.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want fleet administration.
Choose Voyager Worldwide if
- You need passage planning.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want publication management.
Questions people ask
- Is ChartCo or Voyager Worldwide better?
- Neither clearly leads. ChartCo starts at $300/month and Voyager Worldwide at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ChartCo or Voyager Worldwide?
- ChartCo starts at $300/month and Voyager Worldwide at $250/month.
- Does ChartCo or Voyager Worldwide run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Desktop, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What can ChartCo do that Voyager Worldwide cannot?
- ChartCo covers Publication updates, Fleet administration, ECDIS, Fleet management systems. Voyager Worldwide covers Passage planning, Publication management, ECDIS systems, Fleet management. Both handle Chart management, Compliance tracking, Web support, 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.
Voyager Worldwide: What are Voyager Worldwide's main products?
Voyager offers two primary solutions: Voyager Planning Station for onboard passage planning and navigation using electronic charts, and Voyager Fleet Insight, a web-based platform for monitoring voyage status and fleet operations from shore-based operations centers.
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.
Voyager Worldwide: Does Voyager support electronic chart compliance?
Yes. Voyager is fully compliant with ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) requirements and offers Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) through the Admiralty Vector Chart Service (AVCS), which provides over 15,800 official charts.
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.
Voyager Worldwide: How many vessels use Voyager Worldwide solutions?
More than 11,000 vessels use Voyager solutions, with over 1,100 shipping companies relying on Voyager for improving safety and compliance.
SourceVoyager Worldwide: What happened to Voyager Worldwide?
Voyager Worldwide merged with NAVTOR, a Norwegian maritime technology company, in November 2023. Voyager Worldwide is now a NAVTOR company and continues operating its products under NAVTOR's ownership.
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