Software · head to head
FleetMon vs NAVTOR
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; NAVTOR specialized product focused only on maritime industry, not suitable for other domains
- They diverge on capability: FleetMon covers Global vessel tracking, NAVTOR covers Digital chart services.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which FleetMon and NAVTOR actually diverge.
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 NAVTOR
- Digital chart services
- Passage planning
- Compliance management
- Fleet monitoring
- ECDIS systems
- Classification societies
- Windows support
- Api support
Both cover
- Fleet management
- Web support
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
NAVTOR
- Specialized product focused only on maritime industry, not suitable for other domains
- Requires subscription to PRIMAR or IC-ENC chart sources
Pricing, plan by plan
FleetMon
Free- Professional$19/month
- Unlimited fleet tracking
- API access
- Historical data
NAVTOR
$200/month- NavStation$500/month
- Digital charts
- Passage planning
- Compliance tools
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.
Questions people ask
- Is FleetMon or NAVTOR better?
- Neither clearly leads. FleetMon starts at Free and NAVTOR at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, FleetMon or NAVTOR?
- FleetMon has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FleetMon and $200/month for NAVTOR.
- Does FleetMon or NAVTOR run on more platforms?
- FleetMon runs on Web, Ios, Android. NAVTOR runs on Web.
- Can I use FleetMon for free?
- Yes. FleetMon has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. NAVTOR starts at $200/month.
- What can FleetMon do that NAVTOR cannot?
- FleetMon covers Global vessel tracking, Port statistics, Voyage tracking, REST API. NAVTOR covers Digital chart services, Passage planning, Compliance management, Fleet monitoring. 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.
SourceNAVTOR: What are Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs)?
ENCs are official digital charts used for maritime navigation. NAVTOR distributes ENCs from PRIMAR and IC-ENC in S-63 format and NAVTOR SENC format, covering over 15,800 official charts.
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.
SourceNAVTOR: What is NAVTOR's PAYS pricing model?
PAYS (Pay As You Sail) charges vessels only for the chart cells they pass through during a voyage, while allowing navigators free access to any ENC for planning purposes before sailing.
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.
SourceNAVTOR: What is NavStation used for?
NavStation is NAVTOR's voyage planning software that integrates official ENC charts with overlays of navigational data to assist in route planning and voyage optimization.
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.
SourceNAVTOR: What platforms does NAVTOR serve?
NAVTOR focuses on the maritime shipping industry, serving vessel operators, fleet managers, and navigation professionals with e-Navigation solutions and digital logbooks.
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