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Dataloy vs StormGeo

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Dataloy

Maritime & Shipping

Voyage management and operations

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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StormGeo

Weather & Environment

Weather intelligence for shipping optimization

From
$800/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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.; StormGeo no longer independent as fully owned subsidiary of Alfa Laval since June 2021
  • They diverge on capability: Dataloy covers Voyage planning, StormGeo covers Weather routing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dataloy and StormGeo actually diverge.

Attributes where Dataloy and StormGeo differ
AttributeDataloyStormGeo
Starting price$1500/month$800/month
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWeb, Windows, Api
CategoryMaritime & ShippingWeather & Environment
Founded19871997

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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
  • Accounting
  • Market data

Only in StormGeo

  • Weather routing
  • Voyage optimization
  • Fleet performance analytics
  • Safety alerts
  • ECDIS systems
  • Fleet management platforms
  • Api support

Both cover

  • ERP systems
  • Web support
  • Windows 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.

StormGeo

  • No longer independent as fully owned subsidiary of Alfa Laval since June 2021
  • Primarily Europe-based with less established presence in Asian maritime markets compared to Weathernews
  • Focused on commercial and industrial sectors rather than consumer weather services

Pricing, plan by plan

Dataloy

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

StormGeo

$800/month
  • s-Suite$2000/month
    • Weather routing
    • Voyage optimization
    • Fleet performance

Which should you pick?

Choose Dataloy if

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

Choose StormGeo if

  • You need weather routing.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Api.
  • You also want voyage optimization.
StormGeo review

Questions people ask

Is Dataloy or StormGeo better?
Neither clearly leads. Dataloy starts at $1500/month and StormGeo at $800/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dataloy or StormGeo?
Dataloy starts at $1500/month and StormGeo at $800/month.
Does Dataloy or StormGeo run on more platforms?
Dataloy runs on Web, Windows. StormGeo runs on Web, Windows, Api.
What can Dataloy do that StormGeo cannot?
Dataloy covers Voyage planning, Operations management, Demurrage calculation, Bunker planning. StormGeo covers Weather routing, Voyage optimization, Fleet performance analytics, Safety alerts. Both handle ERP systems, Web support, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

StormGeo: What industries does StormGeo serve?

StormGeo serves shipping, oil and gas, renewable energy, utilities, aviation, and cross-industry sectors with weather intelligence, routing, and operational decision support services.

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StormGeo: What is s-Suite and what does it include?

s-Suite is StormGeo's complete, one-stop solution for shipping companies combining Voyage Planning, Onboard Route Optimization, Route Advisory Services and Fleet Performance Management.

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StormGeo: Does StormGeo offer weather routing for maritime operations?

Yes. StormGeo provides Weather Routing and Voyage Optimization services that empower onboard and shoreside teams to plan and execute optimized, compliant voyages by combining AI-driven insights, advanced technology, and weather intelligence.

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StormGeo: What is the s-Planner product used for?

StormGeo's s-Planner integrates route optimization and weather insights with up-to-date Electronic Navigational Charts and Publications to streamline onboard voyage planning workflow.

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