Software · head to head
Container xChange vs ChartCo
The short version
- Only Container xChange has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Container xChange leasing plans require a 12 month commitment; ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
- They diverge on capability: Container xChange covers Container trading, ChartCo covers Chart management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Container xChange and ChartCo actually diverge.
| Attribute | Container xChange | ChartCo |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $300/month |
| Pricing model | transaction | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Api | Web, Desktop |
| Founded | 2017 | 1998 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Container xChange
- Container trading
- Leasing marketplace
- Tracking
- Payment processing
- TMS platforms
- Container depots
- Shipping lines
- Api support
Only in ChartCo
- Chart management
- Publication updates
- Compliance tracking
- Fleet administration
- ECDIS
- Fleet management systems
- Procurement
- Windows support
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Container xChange
- Buying and selling shipping containers through an online marketplacenot ChartCo
- One way SOC container leasing between depot locationsnot ChartCo
ChartCo
No use cases recorded yet. See the ChartCo review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Container xChange
- Leasing plans require a 12 month commitment
- Leasing Basic at $399 a month caps at 10 containers, and Leasing Premium at $649 a month caps at 100
- The Professional Trading Buyer plan is $399 a month and billed annually
- Listing as a container owner or wholesaler is $899 a month
- The fulfilment service is commission based with no published rate, and is limited to the USA and Canada
ChartCo
- Requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
- High cost for maritime-specific software
Pricing, plan by plan
Container xChange
Free- Professional$199/month
- Trading platform
- Tracking
- Analytics
ChartCo
$300/month- OneOcean$600/month
- Chart management
- Publications
- Compliance tracking
Which should you pick?
Choose Container xChange if
- You need container trading.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want leasing marketplace.
Choose ChartCo if
- You need chart management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want publication updates.
Questions people ask
- Is Container xChange or ChartCo better?
- Neither clearly leads. Container xChange starts at Free and ChartCo at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Container xChange or ChartCo?
- Container xChange has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Container xChange and $300/month for ChartCo.
- Does Container xChange or ChartCo run on more platforms?
- Container xChange runs on Web, Api. ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop.
- Can I use Container xChange for free?
- Yes. Container xChange has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ChartCo starts at $300/month.
- What is Container xChange best used for?
- Container xChange is most often used for buying and selling shipping containers through an online marketplace, one way soc container leasing between depot locations. Of those, buying and selling shipping containers through an online marketplace and one way soc container leasing between depot locations are not what ChartCo is typically brought in for.
- What can Container xChange do that ChartCo cannot?
- Container xChange covers Container trading, Leasing marketplace, Tracking, Payment processing. ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ChartCo: What does ChartCo OneOcean provide?
ChartCo OneOcean is an integrated maritime software platform that combines electronic navigational charts, publications, weather data, and compliance tools for voyage planning and maritime safety.
ChartCo: How many vessels use ChartCo PassageManager?
ChartCo's PassageManager software is used by approximately 6,500 vessels worldwide for passage planning and navigational chart management.
ChartCo: Does ChartCo help with environmental compliance?
Yes, ChartCo OneOcean includes EnviroManager for compliance with MARPOL and regional environmental regulations, helping crews manage waste and minimize discharge risks.