Maritime & Shipping · head to head
FourKites vs ChartCo
FourKites
Maritime & Shipping
Real-time supply chain visibility
- From
- $2000/month
- Rated
- -
ChartCo
Maritime & Shipping
Integrated maritime compliance platform
- From
- $300/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: FourKites fourKites uses an Outcome-as-a-Service model with no per-seat pricing published; all pricing requires talking to an Outcome Advisor; ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
- They diverge on capability: FourKites covers Real-time tracking, ChartCo covers Chart management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which FourKites and ChartCo actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime & Shipping).
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 FourKites
- Real-time tracking
- Predictive ETAs
- Exception alerts
- Yard management
- TMS platforms
- ERP systems
- WMS
- Ios support
Only in ChartCo
- Chart management
- Publication updates
- Compliance tracking
- Fleet administration
- ECDIS
- Fleet management systems
- Procurement
- Windows support
Both cover
- Web support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
FourKites
- FourKites uses an Outcome-as-a-Service model with no per-seat pricing published; all pricing requires talking to an Outcome Advisor
ChartCo
- Requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
- High cost for maritime-specific software
Pricing, plan by plan
FourKites
$2000/month- Professional$5000/month
- Multi-modal tracking
- Predictive ETAs
- Analytics
ChartCo
$300/month- OneOcean$600/month
- Chart management
- Publications
- Compliance tracking
Which should you pick?
Choose FourKites if
- You need real-time tracking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want predictive etas.
Choose ChartCo if
- You need chart management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want publication updates.
Questions people ask
- Is FourKites or ChartCo better?
- Neither clearly leads. FourKites starts at $2000/month and ChartCo at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, FourKites or ChartCo?
- FourKites starts at $2000/month and ChartCo at $300/month.
- Does FourKites or ChartCo run on more platforms?
- FourKites runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop.
- What can FourKites do that ChartCo cannot?
- FourKites covers Real-time tracking, Predictive ETAs, Exception alerts, Yard management. ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ChartCo: What does ChartCo OneOcean provide?
ChartCo OneOcean is an integrated maritime software platform that combines electronic navigational charts, publications, weather data, and compliance tools for voyage planning and maritime safety.
ChartCo: How many vessels use ChartCo PassageManager?
ChartCo's PassageManager software is used by approximately 6,500 vessels worldwide for passage planning and navigational chart management.
ChartCo: Does ChartCo help with environmental compliance?
Yes, ChartCo OneOcean includes EnviroManager for compliance with MARPOL and regional environmental regulations, helping crews manage waste and minimize discharge risks.