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Dataloy vs FourKites

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Dataloy

Maritime

Voyage management and operations

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FourKites logo

FourKites

Maritime

Real-time supply chain visibility

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dataloy no pricing published on website; FourKites no pricing plans or costs published. FourKites operates an Outcome-as-a-Service model and does not publish standard seat-based pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Dataloy covers Voyage planning, FourKites covers Real-time tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dataloy and FourKites actually diverge.

Attributes where Dataloy and FourKites differ
AttributeDataloyFourKites
Starting price$1500/month$2000/month
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded19872014

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
  • Accounting
  • Market data
  • Windows support

Only in FourKites

  • Real-time tracking
  • Predictive ETAs
  • Exception alerts
  • Yard management
  • TMS platforms
  • WMS
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • ERP systems
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Dataloy

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

FourKites

  • Automating carrier status inquiries in customer service chat and emailnot Dataloy
  • Creating shipments automatically from supplier documents and linking to POsnot Dataloy
  • Scheduling dock appointments and rescheduling based on shipment ETAsnot Dataloy
  • Resolving shipment inquiry questions automatically without escalationnot Dataloy
  • Collecting missing proof-of-delivery documents across multiple channelsnot 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

FourKites

  • No pricing plans or costs published. FourKites operates an Outcome-as-a-Service model and does not publish standard seat-based pricing
  • Pricing requires direct contact with sales and personalized consultation

Pricing, plan by plan

Dataloy

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

FourKites

$2000/month
  • Professional$5000/month
    • Multi-modal tracking
    • Predictive ETAs
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Dataloy if

  • You need voyage planning.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want operations management.
Dataloy review

Choose FourKites if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want predictive etas.
FourKites review

Questions people ask

Is Dataloy or FourKites better?
Neither clearly leads. Dataloy starts at $1500/month and FourKites at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dataloy or FourKites?
Dataloy starts at $1500/month and FourKites at $2000/month.
Does Dataloy or FourKites run on more platforms?
Dataloy runs on Web, Windows. FourKites 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 FourKites is typically brought in for.
What can Dataloy do that FourKites cannot?
Dataloy covers Voyage planning, Operations management, Demurrage calculation, Bunker planning. FourKites covers Real-time tracking, Predictive ETAs, Exception alerts, Yard management. Both handle ERP systems, 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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FourKites: What is FourKites' pricing model?

FourKites operates an Outcome-as-a-Service model rather than traditional seat-based pricing. The company states: 'We do not sell seats. We replace work.'

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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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FourKites: How do I get FourKites pricing?

FourKites does not publish pricing on their website. Customers must contact their sales team through 'Talk to an Outcome Advisor' calls-to-action or contact forms to discuss implementation and pricing.

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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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