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Dataloy vs Orca AI

Dataloy logo

Dataloy

Maritime

Voyage management and operations

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Orca AI logo

Orca AI

Maritime

Computer vision for maritime safety

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dataloy no pricing published on website; Orca AI requires the SeaPod unit installed on the bridge, so it is a fitted system rather than software a fleet can simply subscribe to
  • They diverge on capability: Dataloy covers Voyage planning, Orca AI covers Computer vision detection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dataloy and Orca AI actually diverge.

Attributes where Dataloy and Orca AI differ
AttributeDataloyOrca AI
Starting price$1500/month$2000/month
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWeb, Maritime Hardware
Founded19872018

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 Orca AI

  • Computer vision detection
  • Navigation assistance
  • Collision avoidance
  • Situational awareness
  • Bridge systems
  • ECDIS
  • Radar systems
  • Embedded support

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

Orca AI

  • Automated lookout and marine target detection in congested or low visibility watersnot Dataloy
  • Bridge situational awareness and collision alertingnot Dataloy
  • Fleet-wide safety compliance monitoring through FleetViewnot Dataloy
  • Perception for autonomous and unmanned vesselsnot Dataloy
  • GPS spoofing detection and crew training reviewnot 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

Orca AI

  • Requires the SeaPod unit installed on the bridge, so it is a fitted system rather than software a fleet can simply subscribe to
  • Aimed at commercial fleets, defence and insurers rather than individual vessel owners
  • Pricing is not published and is arranged through the vendor

Pricing, plan by plan

Dataloy

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

Orca AI

$2000/month
  • Fleet$5000/month
    • AI navigation assistance
    • Object detection
    • Fleet 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 Orca AI if

  • You need computer vision detection.
  • You work on Web, Maritime Hardware.
  • You also want navigation assistance.
Orca AI review

Questions people ask

Is Dataloy or Orca AI better?
Neither clearly leads. Dataloy starts at $1500/month and Orca AI at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dataloy or Orca AI?
Dataloy starts at $1500/month and Orca AI at $2000/month.
Does Dataloy or Orca AI run on more platforms?
Dataloy runs on Web, Windows. Orca AI runs on Web, Maritime Hardware.
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 Orca AI is typically brought in for.
What can Dataloy do that Orca AI cannot?
Dataloy covers Voyage planning, Operations management, Demurrage calculation, Bunker planning. Orca AI covers Computer vision detection, Navigation assistance, Collision avoidance, Situational awareness. 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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Orca AI: What are Orca AI's core capabilities?

Orca AI uses AI-based sensor fusion and computer vision for autonomous maritime navigation. It provides situational awareness for ship navigation, detection of vessels and hazards, and real-time decision support for crew in congested waters and low visibility conditions.

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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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Orca AI: Has Orca AI powered any commercial autonomous voyages?

Yes, Orca AI powered the world's first commercial autonomous voyage in 2022, demonstrating the viability of autonomous shipping technology at commercial scale.

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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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Orca AI: What is Orca AI's safety record?

Orca AI's alert system has led to a 54% decrease in close encounter incidents, contributing to enhanced voyage safety and reduced accelerations during voyages.

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