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Dataloy vs DTN

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Dataloy

Maritime

Voyage management and operations

From
$1500/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: Dataloy no pricing published on website; DTN no pricing published on vendor website; requires contacting sales team
  • They diverge on capability: Dataloy covers Voyage planning, DTN covers Hyperlocal weather forecasts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dataloy and DTN actually diverge.

Attributes where Dataloy and DTN differ
AttributeDataloyDTN
Starting price$1500/month$50/month
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded19871984

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 Dataloy

  • Voyage planning
  • Operations management
  • Demurrage calculation
  • Bunker planning
  • ERP systems
  • Accounting
  • Market data
  • Windows support

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

What people use each for

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

Dataloy

  • Maritime data extraction and intelligencenot DTN
  • Vessel tracking and voyage managementnot DTN
  • Commercial shipping and chartering operationsnot DTN
  • Port scheduling and compliance monitoringnot DTN
  • Real-time maritime communications analysisnot DTN

DTN

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Dataloy

  • No pricing published on website
  • Requires contacting sales team for quotes
  • Custom pricing model per organization
  • No transparent pricing or trial information

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

Dataloy

$1500/month
  • VMS Pro$3000/month
    • Voyage planning
    • Operations
    • Demurrage

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 Dataloy if

  • You need voyage planning.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want operations management.
Dataloy 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 Dataloy or DTN better?
Neither clearly leads. Dataloy starts at $1500/month and DTN at $50/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dataloy or DTN?
Dataloy starts at $1500/month and DTN at $50/month.
Does Dataloy or DTN run on more platforms?
Dataloy runs on Web, Windows. DTN runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is Dataloy best used for?
Dataloy is most often used for maritime data extraction and intelligence, vessel tracking and voyage management, commercial shipping and chartering operations, port scheduling and compliance monitoring. Of those, maritime data extraction and intelligence and vessel tracking and voyage management are not what DTN is typically brought in for.
What can Dataloy do that DTN cannot?
Dataloy covers Voyage planning, Operations management, Demurrage calculation, Bunker planning. DTN covers Hyperlocal weather forecasts, Commodity market data, Severe weather alerts, Agronomic insights. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dataloy: How much does Sedna (Dataloy) cost?

Sedna does not publish pricing on their website. Costs are custom per organization and require contacting their sales team through the Speak to the Team form or Talk to Us call-to-action.

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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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Dataloy: What is Sedna's pricing model?

Sedna operates on a custom pricing model where costs are determined based on specific organizational needs, product selection, team size, and integration requirements. Contact their team for a personalized quote.

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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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Dataloy: How do I request pricing from Sedna?

Submit the Speak to the Team contact form with company information, vertical market, and location. Alternatively, use the Talk to Us button or visit their contact page to connect with the sales team.

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