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Clarksons vs DNV Maritime

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Clarksons

Maritime

World's leading shipbroker and data provider

From
$3000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
DNV Maritime logo

DNV Maritime

Maritime

Quality assurance and risk management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Clarksons no pricing published on website; DNV Maritime pricing not published; all services require custom quotes and sales consultation
  • They diverge on capability: Clarksons covers Market intelligence, DNV Maritime covers Fleet management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clarksons and DNV Maritime actually diverge.

Attributes where Clarksons and DNV Maritime differ
AttributeClarksonsDNV Maritime
Starting price$3000/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Windows, Api
Founded18521864

Identical on both: 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

Only in DNV Maritime

  • Fleet management
  • Planned maintenance
  • Compliance tracking
  • Document management
  • ERP systems
  • Procurement
  • Classification systems
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Api support

What people use each for

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

Clarksons

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

DNV Maritime

  • Maritime vessel classification and certificationnot Clarksons
  • Autonomous ship technology assessment and verificationnot Clarksons
  • Cybersecurity and software solutions for maritime operationsnot Clarksons
  • Fleet compliance and risk management across 160+ years of maritime expertisenot 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

DNV Maritime

  • Pricing not published; all services require custom quotes and sales consultation
  • No published technical specifications or system requirements
  • Enterprise-only model; no self-service pricing or standard tier options published

Pricing, plan by plan

Clarksons

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

DNV Maritime

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the DNV Maritime review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Clarksons if

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

Choose DNV Maritime if

  • You need fleet management.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Api.
  • You also want planned maintenance.
DNV Maritime review

Questions people ask

Is Clarksons or DNV Maritime better?
Neither clearly leads. Clarksons starts at $3000/month and DNV Maritime at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clarksons or DNV Maritime?
Clarksons starts at $3000/month and DNV Maritime at On request.
Does Clarksons or DNV Maritime run on more platforms?
Clarksons runs on Web, Api. DNV Maritime runs on Web, Windows, Api.
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 DNV Maritime is typically brought in for.
What can Clarksons do that DNV Maritime cannot?
Clarksons covers Market intelligence, Fleet database, Freight rates, Research reports. DNV Maritime covers Fleet management, Planned maintenance, Compliance tracking, Document management. Both handle Web support, Api 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.

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DNV Maritime: What solutions does DNV Maritime provide?

DNV offers modern classification solutions that meet current and future market needs, combining technical and operational expertise with risk methodology and in-depth industry knowledge.

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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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DNV Maritime: How does DNV support new maritime technologies?

DNV rules increasingly cover new technologies to support quick adoption of advancements in the maritime industry and smooth implementation of existing technologies while maintaining safety standards.

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