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FourKites vs StormGeo

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FourKites

Maritime & Shipping

Real-time supply chain visibility

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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StormGeo

Weather & Environment

Weather intelligence for shipping optimization

From
$800/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; StormGeo no longer independent as fully owned subsidiary of Alfa Laval since June 2021
  • They diverge on capability: FourKites covers Real-time tracking, StormGeo covers Weather routing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FourKites and StormGeo actually diverge.

Attributes where FourKites and StormGeo differ
AttributeFourKitesStormGeo
Starting price$2000/month$800/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Windows, Api
CategoryMaritime & ShippingWeather & Environment
Founded20141997

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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
  • WMS
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Only in StormGeo

  • Weather routing
  • Voyage optimization
  • Fleet performance analytics
  • Safety alerts
  • ECDIS systems
  • Fleet management platforms
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • ERP systems
  • Web support
  • Api 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

StormGeo

  • No longer independent as fully owned subsidiary of Alfa Laval since June 2021
  • Primarily Europe-based with less established presence in Asian maritime markets compared to Weathernews
  • Focused on commercial and industrial sectors rather than consumer weather services

Pricing, plan by plan

FourKites

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

StormGeo

$800/month
  • s-Suite$2000/month
    • Weather routing
    • Voyage optimization
    • Fleet performance

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 StormGeo if

  • You need weather routing.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Api.
  • You also want voyage optimization.
StormGeo review

Questions people ask

Is FourKites or StormGeo better?
Neither clearly leads. FourKites starts at $2000/month and StormGeo at $800/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FourKites or StormGeo?
FourKites starts at $2000/month and StormGeo at $800/month.
Does FourKites or StormGeo run on more platforms?
FourKites runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. StormGeo runs on Web, Windows, Api.
What can FourKites do that StormGeo cannot?
FourKites covers Real-time tracking, Predictive ETAs, Exception alerts, Yard management. StormGeo covers Weather routing, Voyage optimization, Fleet performance analytics, Safety alerts. Both handle ERP systems, Web support, Api support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

StormGeo: What industries does StormGeo serve?

StormGeo serves shipping, oil and gas, renewable energy, utilities, aviation, and cross-industry sectors with weather intelligence, routing, and operational decision support services.

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StormGeo: What is s-Suite and what does it include?

s-Suite is StormGeo's complete, one-stop solution for shipping companies combining Voyage Planning, Onboard Route Optimization, Route Advisory Services and Fleet Performance Management.

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StormGeo: Does StormGeo offer weather routing for maritime operations?

Yes. StormGeo provides Weather Routing and Voyage Optimization services that empower onboard and shoreside teams to plan and execute optimized, compliant voyages by combining AI-driven insights, advanced technology, and weather intelligence.

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StormGeo: What is the s-Planner product used for?

StormGeo's s-Planner integrates route optimization and weather insights with up-to-date Electronic Navigational Charts and Publications to streamline onboard voyage planning workflow.

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