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Geotab vs ShipNet

Geotab logo

Geotab

Fleet Management

Unlock fleet potential with data

From
$25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShipNet logo

ShipNet

Maritime

Complete ship management software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Geotab specific pricing amounts not published online; contact sales required; ShipNet no pricing information published online
  • They diverge on capability: Geotab covers Real-time GPS tracking, ShipNet covers Technical management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Geotab and ShipNet actually diverge.

Attributes where Geotab and ShipNet differ
AttributeGeotabShipNet
Starting price$25/month$400/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Windows
CategoryFleet ManagementMaritime
Founded20001984

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 Geotab

  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Vehicle diagnostics
  • Driver behavior scoring
  • ELD compliance
  • IFTA reporting
  • Fuel management
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Route optimization

Only in ShipNet

  • Technical management
  • Crew management
  • Procurement
  • Accounting
  • Payroll
  • Classification societies
  • Web support
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • ERP systems

What people use each for

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

Geotab

  • Fleet trackingnot ShipNet
  • Driver safetynot ShipNet
  • Fuel optimizationnot ShipNet
  • Compliance managementnot ShipNet
  • Predictive maintenancenot ShipNet

ShipNet

  • Fleet operations and compliance management for shipping companiesnot Geotab
  • Profitability tracking across vessel operations and charteringnot Geotab
  • Technical asset management and vessel maintenance schedulingnot Geotab
  • Commercial voyage and chartering operations managementnot Geotab
  • Marine financial accounting and reporting integrationnot Geotab
  • Dry docking and vessel maintenance project managementnot Geotab

Where each one falls short

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

Geotab

  • Specific pricing amounts not published online; contact sales required
  • Custom pricing available for larger fleet volumes

ShipNet

  • No pricing information published online
  • Requires demo request to obtain pricing details
  • Targets large shipping operators with 150+ customers globally

Pricing, plan by plan

Geotab

$25/month
  • Base$25/month
    • GPS tracking
    • Trip history
    • Engine diagnostics
  • Pro$40/month
    • Everything in Base
    • Driver behavior
    • Fuel usage
  • ProPlus$55/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Active tracking
    • Advanced analytics

ShipNet

$400/month
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Technical management
    • Crewing
    • Procurement

Which should you pick?

Choose Geotab if

  • You need real-time gps tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want vehicle diagnostics.
Geotab review

Choose ShipNet if

  • You need technical management.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want crew management.
ShipNet review

Questions people ask

Is Geotab or ShipNet better?
Neither clearly leads. Geotab starts at $25/month and ShipNet at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Geotab or ShipNet?
Geotab starts at $25/month and ShipNet at $400/month.
Does Geotab or ShipNet run on more platforms?
Geotab runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. ShipNet runs on Web, Windows.
What is Geotab best used for?
Geotab is most often used for fleet tracking, driver safety, fuel optimization, compliance management. Of those, fleet tracking and driver safety are not what ShipNet is typically brought in for.
What can Geotab do that ShipNet cannot?
Geotab covers Real-time GPS tracking, Vehicle diagnostics, Driver behavior scoring, ELD compliance. ShipNet covers Technical management, Crew management, Procurement, Accounting. Both handle ERP systems.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Geotab: How is Geotab priced?

Geotab offers two subscription tiers: GO Core for basic fleet tracking and GO Plan for comprehensive fleet management. Both plans include hardware in the subscription price with no upfront costs or installation fees. Specific pricing is custom-quoted by the sales team.

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ShipNet: How much does Shipnet cost?

Shipnet does not publish pricing on their website. Interested customers must request a demo to receive pricing information from their sales team.

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Geotab: Does Geotab include hardware in the subscription?

Yes, both GO Core and GO Plan subscriptions include Geotab hardware at no upfront device cost. Hardware is integrated into the monthly subscription pricing.

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ShipNet: Who uses Shipnet?

Shipnet serves over 150 shipping companies across 31 countries, including major operators like Golar LNG, Wilson, and COSCO Shipping. The platform is described as built by mariners for mariners.

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Geotab: Is it easy to upgrade between Geotab plans?

Yes, customers can easily upgrade or downgrade between GO Core and GO Plan through the MyGeotab portal, allowing flexible scaling as fleet needs change.

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ShipNet: What modules does Shipnet offer?

Shipnet provides eight integrated solution modules: Safety, Technical, Analytics, Commercial, Financial, Procurement, Dry Docking, and Shipnet ONE for unified ecosystem management.

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