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Dataloy vs Shone
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Dataloy dataloy has been rebranded as Sedna VMS ("Sedna Trade Voyage Management System (Dataloy)"); its own site publishes no pricing and every plan action is a Request a demo button, per Sedna's own site.; 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.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dataloy and Shone actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Dataloy
- Dataloy has been rebranded as Sedna VMS ("Sedna Trade Voyage Management System (Dataloy)"); its own site publishes no pricing and every plan action is a Request a demo button, per Sedna's own site.
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.
Choose Shone if
- You need autonomous navigation.
- You work on Maritime vessels.
- You also want collision avoidance.
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 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
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.
SourceShone: 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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