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FourKites vs Shone

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FourKites

Maritime

Real-time supply chain visibility

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Shone

Maritime

AI-powered autonomous shipping technology

From
$3000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: FourKites no pricing plans or costs published. FourKites operates an Outcome-as-a-Service model and does not publish standard seat-based pricing; Shone shone Automation was acquired by Bedrock Ocean Exploration in April 2022 and the product is no longer sold under the Shone name
  • They diverge on capability: FourKites covers Real-time tracking, Shone covers Autonomous navigation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FourKites and Shone actually diverge.

Attributes where FourKites and Shone differ
AttributeFourKitesShone
Starting price$2000/month$3000/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiMaritime vessels
Founded20142017

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 FourKites

  • Real-time tracking
  • Predictive ETAs
  • Exception alerts
  • Yard management
  • TMS platforms
  • ERP systems
  • WMS
  • Ios support

Only in Shone

  • Autonomous navigation
  • Collision avoidance
  • Sensor fusion
  • Decision support
  • Bridge systems
  • ECDIS
  • Radar
  • AIS

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

FourKites

  • Automating carrier status inquiries in customer service chat and emailnot Shone
  • Creating shipments automatically from supplier documents and linking to POsnot Shone
  • Scheduling dock appointments and rescheduling based on shipment ETAsnot Shone
  • Resolving shipment inquiry questions automatically without escalationnot Shone
  • Collecting missing proof-of-delivery documents across multiple channelsnot Shone

Shone

No use cases recorded yet. See the Shone review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

FourKites

  • No pricing plans or costs published. FourKites operates an Outcome-as-a-Service model and does not publish standard seat-based pricing
  • Pricing requires direct contact with sales and personalized consultation

Shone

  • Shone Automation was acquired by Bedrock Ocean Exploration in April 2022 and the product is no longer sold under the Shone name
  • shone.io no longer resolves

Pricing, plan by plan

FourKites

$2000/month
  • Professional$5000/month
    • Multi-modal tracking
    • Predictive ETAs
    • Analytics

Shone

$3000/month
  • Professional$8000/month
    • Autonomous navigation
    • Collision avoidance
    • Bridge integration

Which should you pick?

Choose FourKites if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want predictive etas.
FourKites review

Choose Shone if

  • You need autonomous navigation.
  • You work on Maritime vessels.
  • You also want collision avoidance.
Shone review

Questions people ask

Is FourKites or Shone better?
Neither clearly leads. FourKites starts at $2000/month and Shone at $3000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FourKites or Shone?
FourKites starts at $2000/month and Shone at $3000/month.
Does FourKites or Shone run on more platforms?
FourKites runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Shone runs on Maritime vessels.
What is FourKites best used for?
FourKites is most often used for automating carrier status inquiries in customer service chat and email, creating shipments automatically from supplier documents and linking to pos, scheduling dock appointments and rescheduling based on shipment etas, resolving shipment inquiry questions automatically without escalation. Of those, automating carrier status inquiries in customer service chat and email and creating shipments automatically from supplier documents and linking to pos are not what Shone is typically brought in for.
What can FourKites do that Shone cannot?
FourKites covers Real-time tracking, Predictive ETAs, Exception alerts, Yard management. Shone covers Autonomous navigation, Collision avoidance, Sensor fusion, Decision support. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FourKites: What is FourKites' pricing model?

FourKites operates an Outcome-as-a-Service model rather than traditional seat-based pricing. The company states: 'We do not sell seats. We replace work.'

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Shone: What does Shone's autonomous technology do?

Shone retrofits ships with autonomous technologies to improve safety, security and crew quality of life. The system provides assistance through situational awareness and course recommendations, which reduces watchkeeper fatigue and helps prevent accidents.

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FourKites: How do I get FourKites pricing?

FourKites does not publish pricing on their website. Customers must contact their sales team through 'Talk to an Outcome Advisor' calls-to-action or contact forms to discuss implementation and pricing.

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Shone: How does Shone detect surrounding vessels?

Shone's proprietary detection algorithm is based on data gathered from ship sensors including AIS, radar and GPS, with additional cameras installed on board for computer vision capabilities.

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