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Clarksons vs Dataloy

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Clarksons

Maritime

World's leading shipbroker and data provider

From
$3000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Dataloy logo

Dataloy

Maritime

Voyage management and operations

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Clarksons no pricing published on website; Dataloy no pricing published on website
  • They diverge on capability: Clarksons covers Market intelligence, Dataloy covers Voyage planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clarksons and Dataloy actually diverge.

Attributes where Clarksons and Dataloy differ
AttributeClarksonsDataloy
Starting price$3000/month$1500/month
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Windows
Founded18521987

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime).

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 Clarksons

  • Market intelligence
  • Fleet database
  • Freight rates
  • Research reports
  • API
  • Excel add-in
  • Data exports
  • Api support

Only in Dataloy

  • Voyage planning
  • Operations management
  • Demurrage calculation
  • Bunker planning
  • ERP systems
  • Accounting
  • Market data
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Clarksons

  • Maritime brokerage and shipping servicesnot Dataloy
  • Ship finance and leasingnot Dataloy
  • Shipping market researchnot Dataloy
  • Port services and operationsnot Dataloy

Dataloy

  • Maritime data extraction and intelligencenot Clarksons
  • Vessel tracking and voyage managementnot Clarksons
  • Commercial shipping and chartering operationsnot Clarksons
  • Port scheduling and compliance monitoringnot Clarksons
  • Real-time maritime communications analysisnot Clarksons

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Clarksons

  • No pricing published on website
  • Pricing model not disclosed
  • Enterprise maritime services requiring custom quotes
  • Multiple business lines (broking, finance, research, ports, tech) with different pricing
  • Direct sales contact required

Dataloy

  • No pricing published on website
  • Requires contacting sales team for quotes
  • Custom pricing model per organization
  • No transparent pricing or trial information

Pricing, plan by plan

Clarksons

$3000/month
  • Shipping Intelligence Network$5000/month
    • Market data
    • Fleet database
    • Research reports

Dataloy

$1500/month
  • VMS Pro$3000/month
    • Voyage planning
    • Operations
    • Demurrage

Which should you pick?

Choose Clarksons if

  • You need market intelligence.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want fleet database.
Clarksons review

Choose Dataloy if

  • You need voyage planning.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want operations management.
Dataloy review

Questions people ask

Is Clarksons or Dataloy better?
Neither clearly leads. Clarksons starts at $3000/month and Dataloy at $1500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clarksons or Dataloy?
Clarksons starts at $3000/month and Dataloy at $1500/month.
Does Clarksons or Dataloy run on more platforms?
Clarksons runs on Web, Api. Dataloy runs on Web, Windows.
What is Clarksons best used for?
Clarksons is most often used for maritime brokerage and shipping services, ship finance and leasing, shipping market research, port services and operations. Of those, maritime brokerage and shipping services and ship finance and leasing are not what Dataloy is typically brought in for.
What can Clarksons do that Dataloy cannot?
Clarksons covers Market intelligence, Fleet database, Freight rates, Research reports. Dataloy covers Voyage planning, Operations management, Demurrage calculation, Bunker planning. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clarksons: How much does Clarksons charge for its services?

Clarksons does not publish pricing on its website. The company operates as a marine and shipping services provider with five business lines. Pricing is customized by service line and must be obtained by contacting Clarksons directly.

Source
Dataloy: How much does Sedna (Dataloy) cost?

Sedna does not publish pricing on their website. Costs are custom per organization and require contacting their sales team through the Speak to the Team form or Talk to Us call-to-action.

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Clarksons: Which Clarksons division should I contact for pricing?

Clarksons has five business divisions: Broking, Financial Services, Research, Port Services, and Technology. Contact their specific department for pricing relevant to your needs.

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Dataloy: What is Sedna's pricing model?

Sedna operates on a custom pricing model where costs are determined based on specific organizational needs, product selection, team size, and integration requirements. Contact their team for a personalized quote.

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Dataloy: How do I request pricing from Sedna?

Submit the Speak to the Team contact form with company information, vertical market, and location. Alternatively, use the Talk to Us button or visit their contact page to connect with the sales team.

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