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DNV Maritime vs Terminal49
The short version
- Only Terminal49 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: DNV Maritime pricing not published; all services require custom quotes and sales consultation; Terminal49 aPI access and webhooks start at the Essential plan
- They diverge on capability: DNV Maritime covers Fleet management, Terminal49 covers Automated tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which DNV Maritime and Terminal49 actually diverge.
| Attribute | DNV Maritime | Terminal49 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Api | Web, Api |
| Founded | 1864 | 2019 |
Identical on both: 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 DNV Maritime
- Fleet management
- Planned maintenance
- Compliance tracking
- Document management
- ERP systems
- Procurement
- Classification systems
- Windows support
Only in Terminal49
- Automated tracking
- Terminal appointments
- Demurrage alerts
- Customer portals
- TMS platforms
- Carrier websites
- Terminal systems
Both cover
- Web support
- Api support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
DNV Maritime
- Maritime vessel classification and certificationnot Terminal49
- Autonomous ship technology assessment and verificationnot Terminal49
- Cybersecurity and software solutions for maritime operationsnot Terminal49
- Fleet compliance and risk management across 160+ years of maritime expertisenot Terminal49
Terminal49
- Tracking ocean containers and shipments across carriers and terminalsnot DNV Maritime
- Feeding container milestones into an internal system over an APInot DNV Maritime
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
DNV Maritime
- Pricing not published; all services require custom quotes and sales consultation
- No published technical specifications or system requirements
- Enterprise-only model; no self-service pricing or standard tier options published
Terminal49
- API access and webhooks start at the Essential plan
- The free plan is limited to 3 users and 50 document credits
- The Lite and Complete plans require an annual contract
- No plan above the free tier publishes a price, so every paid tier requires contacting sales
Pricing, plan by plan
DNV Maritime
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the DNV Maritime review.
Terminal49
Free- Pro$299/month
- Unlimited tracking
- Terminal data
- API access
Which should you pick?
Choose DNV Maritime if
- You need fleet management.
- You work on Web, Windows, Api.
- You also want planned maintenance.
Choose Terminal49 if
- You need automated tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want terminal appointments.
Questions people ask
- Is DNV Maritime or Terminal49 better?
- Neither clearly leads. DNV Maritime starts at On request and Terminal49 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, DNV Maritime or Terminal49?
- Terminal49 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for DNV Maritime and Free for Terminal49.
- Does DNV Maritime or Terminal49 run on more platforms?
- DNV Maritime runs on Web, Windows, Api. Terminal49 runs on Web, Api.
- Can I use Terminal49 for free?
- Yes. Terminal49 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DNV Maritime starts at On request.
- What is DNV Maritime best used for?
- DNV Maritime is most often used for maritime vessel classification and certification, autonomous ship technology assessment and verification, cybersecurity and software solutions for maritime operations, fleet compliance and risk management across 160+ years of maritime expertise. Of those, maritime vessel classification and certification and autonomous ship technology assessment and verification are not what Terminal49 is typically brought in for.
- What can DNV Maritime do that Terminal49 cannot?
- DNV Maritime covers Fleet management, Planned maintenance, Compliance tracking, Document management. Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, Terminal appointments, Demurrage alerts, Customer portals. Both handle Web support, Api support.
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