Maritime · head to head
DTN vs Sea-Intelligence
The short version
- Each has a real cost: DTN no pricing published on vendor website; requires contacting sales team; Sea-Intelligence no pricing information published on website
- They diverge on capability: DTN covers Hyperlocal weather forecasts, Sea-Intelligence covers Schedule reliability tracking.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which DTN and Sea-Intelligence actually diverge.
| Attribute | DTN | Sea-Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $50/month | $300/month |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Api | Web |
| Founded | 1984 | 2010 |
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 DTN
- Hyperlocal weather forecasts
- Commodity market data
- Severe weather alerts
- Agronomic insights
- Crop condition reports
- Historical data analysis
- Custom notifications
- Mobile applications
Only in Sea-Intelligence
- Schedule reliability tracking
- Market analysis
- Capacity reports
- Benchmarking
- Data exports
- Reports
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
DTN
- Weather planningnot Sea-Intelligence
- Market monitoringnot Sea-Intelligence
- Grain marketingnot Sea-Intelligence
- Risk managementnot Sea-Intelligence
- Spray timingnot Sea-Intelligence
Sea-Intelligence
- Forecasting freight rates and capacity across 19 major container trade lanesnot DTN
- Benchmarking carrier schedule reliability against 12,000+ monthly vessel arrivalsnot DTN
- Monitoring macro-economics and supply-demand shifts weekly for decision-makingnot DTN
- Planning logistics operations based on actual vessel deployment schedulesnot DTN
- Tracking transit times and performance metrics across container shipping industrynot DTN
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
DTN
- No pricing published on vendor website; requires contacting sales team
- Customized pricing model makes comparison difficult without direct vendor engagement
Sea-Intelligence
- No pricing information published on website
- Requires direct contact with company for subscription details
- Specific report subscription model not publicly described
Pricing, plan by plan
DTN
$50/month- DTN Ag Weather$50/month
- Hyperlocal weather
- Hourly forecasts
- Radar & maps
- DTN ProphetX$150/month
- Weather + markets
- Commodity prices
- Futures & options
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- API access
- Custom integrations
- Historical data
Sea-Intelligence
$300/month- Sunday Spotlight$600/month
- Weekly analysis
- Schedule data
- Benchmarking
Which should you pick?
Choose DTN if
- You need hyperlocal weather forecasts.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want commodity market data.
Choose Sea-Intelligence if
- You need schedule reliability tracking.
- You also want market analysis.
Questions people ask
- Is DTN or Sea-Intelligence better?
- Neither clearly leads. DTN starts at $50/month and Sea-Intelligence at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, DTN or Sea-Intelligence?
- DTN starts at $50/month and Sea-Intelligence at $300/month.
- Does DTN or Sea-Intelligence run on more platforms?
- DTN runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Sea-Intelligence runs on Web.
- What is DTN best used for?
- DTN is most often used for weather planning, market monitoring, grain marketing, risk management. Of those, weather planning and market monitoring are not what Sea-Intelligence is typically brought in for.
- What can DTN do that Sea-Intelligence cannot?
- DTN covers Hyperlocal weather forecasts, Commodity market data, Severe weather alerts, Agronomic insights. Sea-Intelligence covers Schedule reliability tracking, Market analysis, Capacity reports, Benchmarking. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
DTN: How much does DTN cost?
DTN does not publish pricing on their website. The company uses a custom pricing model where costs vary by industry vertical (agriculture, aviation, refined fuels, utilities, marine & offshore) and specific solution requirements. Interested customers must contact their sales team through the 'Talk With an Expert' form for pricing information.
SourceSea-Intelligence: How much do Sea-Intelligence reports cost?
Sea-Intelligence does not publish pricing for its reports on its website. Customers must contact the company directly to obtain subscription pricing and availability.
SourceDTN: What is DTN's pricing model?
DTN offers industry-specific solutions with custom pricing based on client needs and deployment model. The company does not use standard tiered pricing or publicly available rate cards.
SourceSea-Intelligence: What is Sea-Intelligence's pricing model?
Sea-Intelligence appears to use a custom subscription model for its analytical reports (Global Liner Performance, Sea-Intelligence Sunday Spotlight, Trade Capacity Outlook). Specific pricing requires direct contact.
SourceRelated pages
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