Software · head to head
FleetMon vs DNV Maritime
The short version
- Only FleetMon has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: FleetMon service discontinued in January 2024 and fully phased out with transition to MarineTraffic; DNV Maritime pricing not published; all services require custom quotes and sales consultation
- They diverge on capability: FleetMon covers Global vessel tracking, DNV Maritime covers Planned maintenance.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which FleetMon and DNV Maritime actually diverge.
| Attribute | FleetMon | DNV Maritime |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Windows, Api |
| Founded | 2007 | 1864 |
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 FleetMon
- Global vessel tracking
- Port statistics
- Voyage tracking
- REST API
- Webhooks
- Data exports
- Ios support
- Android support
Only in DNV Maritime
- Planned maintenance
- Compliance tracking
- Document management
- ERP systems
- Procurement
- Classification systems
- Windows support
- Api support
Both cover
- Fleet management
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
FleetMon
No use cases recorded yet. See the FleetMon review.
DNV Maritime
- Maritime vessel classification and certificationnot FleetMon
- Autonomous ship technology assessment and verificationnot FleetMon
- Cybersecurity and software solutions for maritime operationsnot FleetMon
- Fleet compliance and risk management across 160+ years of maritime expertisenot FleetMon
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
FleetMon
- Service discontinued in January 2024 and fully phased out with transition to MarineTraffic
- Free tier coverage was limited compared to premium plans requiring subscription fees
- Data gaps in regions with poor terrestrial AIS infrastructure before satellite coverage was added
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
Pricing, plan by plan
FleetMon
Free- Professional$19/month
- Unlimited fleet tracking
- API access
- Historical data
DNV Maritime
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the DNV Maritime review.
Which should you pick?
Choose FleetMon if
- You need global vessel tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want port statistics.
Choose DNV Maritime if
- You need planned maintenance.
- You work on Web, Windows, Api.
- You also want compliance tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is FleetMon or DNV Maritime better?
- Neither clearly leads. FleetMon starts at Free and DNV Maritime at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, FleetMon or DNV Maritime?
- FleetMon has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FleetMon and On request for DNV Maritime.
- Does FleetMon or DNV Maritime run on more platforms?
- FleetMon runs on Web, Ios, Android. DNV Maritime runs on Web, Windows, Api.
- Can I use FleetMon for free?
- Yes. FleetMon has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DNV Maritime starts at On request.
- What can FleetMon do that DNV Maritime cannot?
- FleetMon covers Global vessel tracking, Port statistics, Voyage tracking, REST API. DNV Maritime covers Planned maintenance, Compliance tracking, Document management, ERP systems. Both handle Fleet management, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
FleetMon: Does FleetMon work globally?
FleetMon had access to positions from both terrestrial AIS receiver stations and satellite AIS through partnership with exactEarth, providing undelayed signals from its network combined with global space-based tracking.
SourceFleetMon: What happened to FleetMon after 2024?
FleetMon was phased out from January 2024 as part of its integration into MarineTraffic following Kpler's acquisition of both platforms in March 2023. The FleetMon brand no longer accepts new registrations or offers new services.
SourceFleetMon: Could you track individual vessels in real-time with FleetMon?
Yes, FleetMon Explorer provided live AIS vessel tracking with filtering by vessel class, flag, length, speed, navigational status and signal age, enabling real-time monitoring of individual ships from a global overview to single vessel level.
SourceFleetMon: What was the starting price for FleetMon Explorer?
FleetMon Explorer pricing started at €54 per month, with subscription plans offering varying levels of access including free basic plans and paid tiers with additional features like historical tracking up to three years back.
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