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Dataloy vs MarineTraffic

Dataloy logo

Dataloy

Maritime

Voyage management and operations

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MarineTraffic logo

MarineTraffic

Maritime

Global ship tracking intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MarineTraffic has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Dataloy no pricing published on website; MarineTraffic specific numeric prices for the Basic/Essential tiers are not published on a directly accessible page (plans pages are bot-protected)
  • They diverge on capability: Dataloy covers Voyage planning, MarineTraffic covers Real-time vessel tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dataloy and MarineTraffic actually diverge.

Attributes where Dataloy and MarineTraffic differ
AttributeDataloyMarineTraffic
Starting price$1500/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWeb, iOS, Android, API
Founded19872007

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 Dataloy

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

Only in MarineTraffic

  • Real-time vessel tracking
  • Global AIS coverage
  • Voyage history
  • Port call data
  • ETA predictions
  • REST API
  • Google Earth
  • GIS systems

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 MarineTraffic
  • Vessel tracking and voyage managementnot MarineTraffic
  • Commercial shipping and chartering operationsnot MarineTraffic
  • Port scheduling and compliance monitoringnot MarineTraffic
  • Real-time maritime communications analysisnot MarineTraffic

MarineTraffic

  • Real-time vessel trackingnot Dataloy
  • Port call and ETA tracking for logisticsnot Dataloy
  • Fleet monitoring for shipping and charteringnot Dataloy
  • Maritime research and analytics via API feedsnot Dataloy
  • Vessel and company database lookupsnot 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

MarineTraffic

  • Specific numeric prices for the Basic/Essential tiers are not published on a directly accessible page (plans pages are bot-protected)
  • Enterprise tier is sales-assisted, quote-only
  • API access is credit-consumption based with cost varying by AIS data source and detail level, making cost opaque
  • Commercial API access now routes through parent company Kpler via demo request

Pricing, plan by plan

Dataloy

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

MarineTraffic

Free
  • Basic$undefined/mo
    • Free vessel tracking account
  • Essential$undefined/mo
    • Expanded tracking features
  • Enterprise$undefined/mo
    • Quote-only, sales-assisted

Which should you pick?

Choose Dataloy if

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

Choose MarineTraffic if

  • You need real-time vessel tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, API.
  • You also want global ais coverage.
MarineTraffic review

Questions people ask

Is Dataloy or MarineTraffic better?
Neither clearly leads. Dataloy starts at $1500/month and MarineTraffic at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dataloy or MarineTraffic?
MarineTraffic has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1500/month for Dataloy and Free for MarineTraffic.
Does Dataloy or MarineTraffic run on more platforms?
Dataloy runs on Web, Windows. MarineTraffic runs on Web, iOS, Android, API.
Can I use MarineTraffic for free?
Yes. MarineTraffic has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Dataloy starts at $1500/month.
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 MarineTraffic is typically brought in for.
What can Dataloy do that MarineTraffic cannot?
Dataloy covers Voyage planning, Operations management, Demurrage calculation, Bunker planning. MarineTraffic covers Real-time vessel tracking, Global AIS coverage, Voyage history, Port call data. 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.

Source
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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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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