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Clarksons vs Vizion

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Clarksons

Maritime

World's leading shipbroker and data provider

From
$3000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Vizion logo

Vizion

Maritime

Container tracking API for developers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Vizion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Clarksons no pricing published on website; Vizion no price is published: the site names a pricing link but shows no per container rate, no plan tier and no minimum, and every route leads to a demo or a sales conversation
  • They diverge on capability: Clarksons covers Market intelligence, Vizion covers Universal carrier API.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clarksons and Vizion actually diverge.

Attributes where Clarksons and Vizion differ
AttributeClarksonsVizion
Starting price$3000/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, ApiApi
Founded18522018

Identical on both: 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
  • Web support

Only in Vizion

  • Universal carrier API
  • Real-time updates
  • Milestone tracking
  • Webhooks
  • REST API
  • Webhooks
  • SDKs

Both cover

  • Api support

What people use each for

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

Clarksons

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

Vizion

  • Pulling standardised ocean container tracking events into an ERP or TMSnot Clarksons
  • Monitoring port performance and vessel activity across trade lanesnot Clarksons
  • Tracking supplier shipments and trade flows for supply chain planningnot 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

Vizion

  • No price is published: the site names a pricing link but shows no per container rate, no plan tier and no minimum, and every route leads to a demo or a sales conversation
  • There is no self service signup, so even a small shipper must go through sales to start tracking
  • Container tracking, trade intelligence and supply chain optimisation are separate product lines rather than one subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

Clarksons

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

Vizion

Free
  • Growth$500/month
    • 10,000 containers
    • All carriers
    • Webhooks

Which should you pick?

Choose Clarksons if

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

Choose Vizion if

  • You need universal carrier api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Api.
  • You also want real-time updates.
Vizion review

Questions people ask

Is Clarksons or Vizion better?
Neither clearly leads. Clarksons starts at $3000/month and Vizion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clarksons or Vizion?
Vizion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $3000/month for Clarksons and Free for Vizion.
Does Clarksons or Vizion run on more platforms?
Clarksons runs on Web, Api. Vizion runs on Api.
Can I use Vizion for free?
Yes. Vizion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Clarksons starts at $3000/month.
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 Vizion is typically brought in for.
What can Clarksons do that Vizion cannot?
Clarksons covers Market intelligence, Fleet database, Freight rates, Research reports. Vizion covers Universal carrier API, Real-time updates, Milestone tracking, Webhooks. Both handle 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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Vizion: Where can I find Vizion API pricing?

Vizion does not display pricing on their main website. You must schedule a demo or contact their sales team directly to discuss pricing based on your specific use case and company type.

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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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Vizion: How does Vizion's pricing model work?

Vizion uses a sales-driven approach where pricing is customized based on your needs as a logistics provider, software company, or beneficial cargo owner.

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