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Dataloy vs Xeneta

Dataloy logo

Dataloy

Maritime

Voyage management and operations

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Xeneta logo

Xeneta

Maritime

Ocean and air freight rate intelligence

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dataloy no pricing published on website; Xeneta pricing is by quote only, with no public rate card or published tiers
  • They diverge on capability: Dataloy covers Voyage planning, Xeneta covers Rate benchmarking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dataloy and Xeneta actually diverge.

Attributes where Dataloy and Xeneta differ
AttributeDataloyXeneta
Starting price$1500/month$1000/month
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWeb, Api
Founded19872012

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 Xeneta

  • Rate benchmarking
  • Market intelligence
  • Trend analysis
  • Contract optimization
  • TMS platforms
  • Procurement systems
  • BI tools
  • Api support

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

Xeneta

  • Benchmarking ocean and air freight rates against market datanot Dataloy
  • Supporting freight procurement and contract negotiation with rate benchmarksnot 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

Xeneta

  • Pricing is by quote only, with no public rate card or published tiers
  • Access is gated behind a sales demo rather than any self serve signup

Pricing, plan by plan

Dataloy

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

Xeneta

$1000/month
  • Professional$2500/month
    • Rate benchmarking
    • Market trends
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Dataloy if

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

Choose Xeneta if

  • You need rate benchmarking.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want market intelligence.
Xeneta review

Questions people ask

Is Dataloy or Xeneta better?
Neither clearly leads. Dataloy starts at $1500/month and Xeneta at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dataloy or Xeneta?
Dataloy starts at $1500/month and Xeneta at $1000/month.
Does Dataloy or Xeneta run on more platforms?
Dataloy runs on Web, Windows. Xeneta runs on Web, Api.
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 Xeneta is typically brought in for.
What can Dataloy do that Xeneta cannot?
Dataloy covers Voyage planning, Operations management, Demurrage calculation, Bunker planning. Xeneta covers Rate benchmarking, Market intelligence, Trend analysis, Contract optimization. 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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Xeneta: Does Xeneta publish pricing tiers online?

No. Xeneta uses a custom, quote-based pricing model. Prospects must request a demo or contact their team at [email protected] for pricing tailored to their needs and data volume.

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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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Xeneta: Is a free trial or demo available without contacting sales?

A free demo is available through their website. Xeneta also offers a free benchmarking analysis when prospects talk to their team.

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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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Xeneta: What are Xeneta's free access terms?

The site references 'Free Access Terms' in the footer but does not disclose specifics on the main page. Details require contacting their team.

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Xeneta: How quickly does Xeneta's pricing pay for itself?

Xeneta states customers typically recover the platform cost within a single tender cycle, but this varies based on implementation and usage.

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