Maritime & Shipping · head to head
FourKites vs Voyager Worldwide
FourKites
Maritime & Shipping
Real-time supply chain visibility
- From
- $2000/month
- Rated
- -
Voyager Worldwide
Maritime & Shipping
Digital maritime solutions for navigation
- From
- $250/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; Voyager Worldwide limited flexibility in document handling and workflow updates according to user feedback
- They diverge on capability: FourKites covers Real-time tracking, Voyager Worldwide covers Chart management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which FourKites and Voyager Worldwide actually diverge.
| Attribute | FourKites | Voyager Worldwide |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $2000/month | $250/month |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Api | Web, Desktop |
| Founded | 2014 | 2012 |
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 Voyager Worldwide
- Chart management
- Passage planning
- Compliance tracking
- Publication management
- ECDIS systems
- Fleet management
- Procurement systems
- Windows support
Both cover
- 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
Voyager Worldwide
- Limited flexibility in document handling and workflow updates according to user feedback
- Requires understanding of ECDIS systems and electronic chart procedures
- Pricing not publicly disclosed, requiring direct contact for quotation
- Integration primarily limited to maritime-specific systems and ERP platforms
Pricing, plan by plan
FourKites
$2000/month- Professional$5000/month
- Multi-modal tracking
- Predictive ETAs
- Analytics
Voyager Worldwide
$250/month- Voyager Pro$550/month
- Chart services
- Compliance management
- Fleet tools
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 Voyager Worldwide if
- You need chart management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want passage planning.
Questions people ask
- Is FourKites or Voyager Worldwide better?
- Neither clearly leads. FourKites starts at $2000/month and Voyager Worldwide at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, FourKites or Voyager Worldwide?
- FourKites starts at $2000/month and Voyager Worldwide at $250/month.
- Does FourKites or Voyager Worldwide run on more platforms?
- FourKites runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Voyager Worldwide runs on Web, Desktop.
- What can FourKites do that Voyager Worldwide cannot?
- FourKites covers Real-time tracking, Predictive ETAs, Exception alerts, Yard management. Voyager Worldwide covers Chart management, Passage planning, Compliance tracking, Publication management. Both handle Web support, Api support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Voyager Worldwide: What are Voyager Worldwide's main products?
Voyager offers two primary solutions: Voyager Planning Station for onboard passage planning and navigation using electronic charts, and Voyager Fleet Insight, a web-based platform for monitoring voyage status and fleet operations from shore-based operations centers.
SourceVoyager Worldwide: Does Voyager support electronic chart compliance?
Yes. Voyager is fully compliant with ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) requirements and offers Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) through the Admiralty Vector Chart Service (AVCS), which provides over 15,800 official charts.
SourceVoyager Worldwide: How many vessels use Voyager Worldwide solutions?
More than 11,000 vessels use Voyager solutions, with over 1,100 shipping companies relying on Voyager for improving safety and compliance.
SourceVoyager Worldwide: What happened to Voyager Worldwide?
Voyager Worldwide merged with NAVTOR, a Norwegian maritime technology company, in November 2023. Voyager Worldwide is now a NAVTOR company and continues operating its products under NAVTOR's ownership.
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