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Dataloy vs Windward

Dataloy logo

Dataloy

Software

Voyage management and operations

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Windward logo

Windward

Software

AI-powered maritime risk intelligence

From
$3000/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Dataloy covers Voyage planning, Windward covers AI-powered risk scoring.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dataloy and Windward actually diverge.

Attributes where Dataloy and Windward differ
AttributeDataloyWindward
Starting price$1500/month$3000/month
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWeb, Api
Founded19871996

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 Windward

  • AI-powered risk scoring
  • Sanctions compliance
  • Ship-to-ship detection
  • Dark activity alerts
  • Compliance systems
  • Trading platforms
  • Banking systems
  • Api support

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.

Windward

Nothing recorded yet. See the Windward review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Dataloy

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

Windward

$3000/month
  • Professional$7500/month
    • Behavioral analytics
    • Dark activity detection
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Dataloy if

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

Choose Windward if

  • You need ai-powered risk scoring.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want sanctions compliance.

Questions people ask

Is Dataloy or Windward better?
Neither clearly leads. Dataloy starts at $1500/month and Windward at $3000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dataloy or Windward?
Dataloy starts at $1500/month and Windward at $3000/month.
Does Dataloy or Windward run on more platforms?
Dataloy runs on Web, Windows. Windward runs on Web, Api.
What can Dataloy do that Windward cannot?
Dataloy covers Voyage planning, Operations management, Demurrage calculation, Bunker planning. Windward covers AI-powered risk scoring, Sanctions compliance, Ship-to-ship detection, Dark activity alerts. Both handle Web support.

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