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Clarksons vs Kpler

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Clarksons

Maritime

World's leading shipbroker and data provider

From
$3000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Kpler

Maritime

Commodity market intelligence platform

From
$2500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Clarksons no pricing published on website; Kpler no self-serve signup; access requires requesting a demo or contacting sales
  • They diverge on capability: Clarksons covers Market intelligence, Kpler covers Cargo flow tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clarksons and Kpler actually diverge.

Attributes where Clarksons and Kpler differ
AttributeClarksonsKpler
Starting price$3000/month$2500/month
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, API, iOS, Android
Founded18522014

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
  • Data exports

Only in Kpler

  • Cargo flow tracking
  • Trade analytics
  • Price forecasting
  • Fleet intelligence
  • Trading platforms

Both cover

  • API
  • Excel add-in
  • 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 Kpler
  • Ship finance and leasingnot Kpler
  • Shipping market researchnot Kpler
  • Port services and operationsnot Kpler

Kpler

  • Global oil and LNG cargo tracking with real-time vessel monitoringnot Clarksons
  • Dry bulk commodity intelligence for agricultural and metals marketsnot Clarksons
  • Supply chain forecasting with 15-day predictive flow windowsnot Clarksons
  • Maritime sanctions and trade compliance risk assessmentnot Clarksons
  • Port congestion and terminal-level shipping disruption alertsnot 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

Kpler

  • No self-serve signup; access requires requesting a demo or contacting sales
  • No pricing published at any tier on the vendor site
  • Product is split across separately branded terminals (Commodity Terminal, Financial Flows, MarineTraffic), implying separate logins/contracts

Pricing, plan by plan

Clarksons

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

Kpler

$2500/month
  • Professional$2500/month
    • Real-time cargo tracking
    • Trade flow analytics
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Clarksons if

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

Choose Kpler if

  • You need cargo flow tracking.
  • You work on Web, API, iOS, Android.
  • You also want trade analytics.
Kpler review

Questions people ask

Is Clarksons or Kpler better?
Neither clearly leads. Clarksons starts at $3000/month and Kpler at $2500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clarksons or Kpler?
Clarksons starts at $3000/month and Kpler at $2500/month.
Does Clarksons or Kpler run on more platforms?
Clarksons runs on Web, Api. Kpler runs on Web, API, iOS, Android.
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 Kpler is typically brought in for.
What can Clarksons do that Kpler cannot?
Clarksons covers Market intelligence, Fleet database, Freight rates, Research reports. Kpler covers Cargo flow tracking, Trade analytics, Price forecasting, Fleet intelligence. Both handle API, Excel add-in, 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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Kpler: How much does Kpler charge for real-time market data?

Kpler does not publish pricing on its website. The platform is sold through enterprise contracts to traders, logistics firms, and governments.

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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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Kpler: Does Kpler offer a free trial of its platform?

Kpler directs interested users to request a demo on its website. No free trial or freemium tier is mentioned or offered.

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Kpler: What data retention limits apply to Kpler subscriptions?

Kpler provides historical vessel movement data spanning 5+ years and historical trade data since January 1, 2017, but subscription-tier limits are not published.

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