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Clarksons vs DTN

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Clarksons

Maritime

World's leading shipbroker and data provider

From
$3000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
DTN logo

DTN

Maritime

Weather, markets, and agronomic intelligence

From
$50/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Clarksons no pricing published on website; DTN no pricing published on vendor website; requires contacting sales team
  • They diverge on capability: Clarksons covers Market intelligence, DTN covers Hyperlocal weather forecasts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clarksons and DTN actually diverge.

Attributes where Clarksons and DTN differ
AttributeClarksonsDTN
Starting price$3000/month$50/month
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded18521984

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

Only in DTN

  • Hyperlocal weather forecasts
  • Commodity market data
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Agronomic insights
  • Crop condition reports
  • Historical data analysis
  • Custom notifications
  • Mobile applications

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 DTN
  • Ship finance and leasingnot DTN
  • Shipping market researchnot DTN
  • Port services and operationsnot DTN

DTN

  • Weather planningnot Clarksons
  • Market monitoringnot Clarksons
  • Grain marketingnot Clarksons
  • Risk managementnot Clarksons
  • Spray timingnot 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

DTN

  • No pricing published on vendor website; requires contacting sales team
  • Customized pricing model makes comparison difficult without direct vendor engagement

Pricing, plan by plan

Clarksons

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

DTN

$50/month
  • DTN Ag Weather$50/month
    • Hyperlocal weather
    • Hourly forecasts
    • Radar & maps
  • DTN ProphetX$150/month
    • Weather + markets
    • Commodity prices
    • Futures & options
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • API access
    • Custom integrations
    • Historical data

Which should you pick?

Choose Clarksons if

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

Choose DTN if

  • You need hyperlocal weather forecasts.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want commodity market data.
DTN review

Questions people ask

Is Clarksons or DTN better?
Neither clearly leads. Clarksons starts at $3000/month and DTN at $50/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clarksons or DTN?
Clarksons starts at $3000/month and DTN at $50/month.
Does Clarksons or DTN run on more platforms?
Clarksons runs on Web, Api. DTN runs on Web, Ios, Android, 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 DTN is typically brought in for.
What can Clarksons do that DTN cannot?
Clarksons covers Market intelligence, Fleet database, Freight rates, Research reports. DTN covers Hyperlocal weather forecasts, Commodity market data, Severe weather alerts, Agronomic insights. 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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DTN: How much does DTN cost?

DTN does not publish pricing on their website. The company uses a custom pricing model where costs vary by industry vertical (agriculture, aviation, refined fuels, utilities, marine & offshore) and specific solution requirements. Interested customers must contact their sales team through the 'Talk With an Expert' form for pricing information.

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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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DTN: What is DTN's pricing model?

DTN offers industry-specific solutions with custom pricing based on client needs and deployment model. The company does not use standard tiered pricing or publicly available rate cards.

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