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Dataloy vs ShipNet

Dataloy logo

Dataloy

Maritime

Voyage management and operations

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShipNet logo

ShipNet

Maritime

Complete ship management software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dataloy no pricing published on website; ShipNet no pricing information published online
  • They diverge on capability: Dataloy covers Voyage planning, ShipNet covers Technical management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dataloy and ShipNet actually diverge.

Attributes where Dataloy and ShipNet differ
AttributeDataloyShipNet
Starting price$1500/month$400/month
Founded19871984

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Windows), 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
  • Market data

Only in ShipNet

  • Technical management
  • Crew management
  • Procurement
  • Payroll
  • Classification societies

Both cover

  • ERP systems
  • Accounting
  • Web support
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Dataloy

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

ShipNet

  • Fleet operations and compliance management for shipping companiesnot Dataloy
  • Profitability tracking across vessel operations and charteringnot Dataloy
  • Technical asset management and vessel maintenance schedulingnot Dataloy
  • Commercial voyage and chartering operations managementnot Dataloy
  • Marine financial accounting and reporting integrationnot Dataloy
  • Dry docking and vessel maintenance project managementnot 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

ShipNet

  • No pricing information published online
  • Requires demo request to obtain pricing details
  • Targets large shipping operators with 150+ customers globally

Pricing, plan by plan

Dataloy

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

ShipNet

$400/month
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Technical management
    • Crewing
    • Procurement

Which should you pick?

Choose Dataloy if

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

Choose ShipNet if

  • You need technical management.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want crew management.
ShipNet review

Questions people ask

Is Dataloy or ShipNet better?
Neither clearly leads. Dataloy starts at $1500/month and ShipNet at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dataloy or ShipNet?
Dataloy starts at $1500/month and ShipNet at $400/month.
Does Dataloy or ShipNet run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 ShipNet is typically brought in for.
What can Dataloy do that ShipNet cannot?
Dataloy covers Voyage planning, Operations management, Demurrage calculation, Bunker planning. ShipNet covers Technical management, Crew management, Procurement, Payroll. Both handle ERP systems, Accounting, Web support, Windows 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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ShipNet: How much does Shipnet cost?

Shipnet does not publish pricing on their website. Interested customers must request a demo to receive pricing information from their sales team.

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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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ShipNet: Who uses Shipnet?

Shipnet serves over 150 shipping companies across 31 countries, including major operators like Golar LNG, Wilson, and COSCO Shipping. The platform is described as built by mariners for mariners.

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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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ShipNet: What modules does Shipnet offer?

Shipnet provides eight integrated solution modules: Safety, Technical, Analytics, Commercial, Financial, Procurement, Dry Docking, and Shipnet ONE for unified ecosystem management.

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