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Dataloy vs Shone

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Dataloy

Maritime

Voyage management and operations

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Shone

Maritime

AI-powered autonomous shipping technology

From
$3000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dataloy no pricing published on website; Shone shone Automation was acquired by Bedrock Ocean Exploration in April 2022 and the product is no longer sold under the Shone name
  • They diverge on capability: Dataloy covers Voyage planning, Shone covers Autonomous navigation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dataloy and Shone actually diverge.

Attributes where Dataloy and Shone differ
AttributeDataloyShone
Starting price$1500/month$3000/month
PlatformsWeb, WindowsMaritime vessels
Founded19872017

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 Shone

  • Autonomous navigation
  • Collision avoidance
  • Sensor fusion
  • Decision support
  • Bridge systems
  • ECDIS
  • Radar
  • AIS

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

Shone

No use cases recorded yet. See the Shone review.

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

Shone

  • Shone Automation was acquired by Bedrock Ocean Exploration in April 2022 and the product is no longer sold under the Shone name
  • shone.io no longer resolves

Pricing, plan by plan

Dataloy

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

Shone

$3000/month
  • Professional$8000/month
    • Autonomous navigation
    • Collision avoidance
    • Bridge integration

Which should you pick?

Choose Dataloy if

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

Choose Shone if

  • You need autonomous navigation.
  • You work on Maritime vessels.
  • You also want collision avoidance.
Shone review

Questions people ask

Is Dataloy or Shone better?
Neither clearly leads. Dataloy starts at $1500/month and Shone at $3000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dataloy or Shone?
Dataloy starts at $1500/month and Shone at $3000/month.
Does Dataloy or Shone run on more platforms?
Dataloy runs on Web, Windows. Shone runs on Maritime vessels.
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 Shone is typically brought in for.
What can Dataloy do that Shone cannot?
Dataloy covers Voyage planning, Operations management, Demurrage calculation, Bunker planning. Shone covers Autonomous navigation, Collision avoidance, Sensor fusion, Decision support. 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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Shone: What does Shone's autonomous technology do?

Shone retrofits ships with autonomous technologies to improve safety, security and crew quality of life. The system provides assistance through situational awareness and course recommendations, which reduces watchkeeper fatigue and helps prevent accidents.

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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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Shone: How does Shone detect surrounding vessels?

Shone's proprietary detection algorithm is based on data gathered from ship sensors including AIS, radar and GPS, with additional cameras installed on board for computer vision capabilities.

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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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