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GraphHopper vs Wartsila Voyage

GraphHopper logo

GraphHopper

Maps & Navigation

Open-source routing engine for road networks, providing fast route calculations, turn-by-turn navigation

From
On request
Rated
-
Wartsila Voyage logo

Wartsila Voyage

Maritime & Shipping

Smart maritime ecosystem solutions

From
$15000/one-time
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: GraphHopper the free plan is non commercial use only; Wartsila Voyage limited publicly available pricing information requires direct contact with sales team
  • They diverge on capability: GraphHopper covers Core Functionality, Wartsila Voyage covers ECDIS navigation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GraphHopper and Wartsila Voyage actually diverge.

Attributes where GraphHopper and Wartsila Voyage differ
AttributeGraphHopperWartsila Voyage
Starting priceOn request$15000/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
PlatformsWebBridge Systems, Web
CategoryMaps & NavigationMaritime & Shipping
FoundedUnknown1834

Identical on both: 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 GraphHopper

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

Only in Wartsila Voyage

  • ECDIS navigation
  • Voyage planning
  • Fleet performance
  • Port optimization
  • Bridge systems
  • Fleet management
  • Port systems
  • Embedded support

What people use each for

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

GraphHopper

  • Routing, distance matrix and route optimisation over an APInot Wartsila Voyage
  • Map matching GPS traces and generating isochronesnot Wartsila Voyage

Wartsila Voyage

No use cases recorded yet. See the Wartsila Voyage review.

Where each one falls short

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

GraphHopper

  • The free plan is non commercial use only
  • Free allows 500 credits a day, 5 locations per request and a single vehicle
  • Request complexity is capped per plan, at 30 locations and 2 vehicles on Basic at 69 EUR a month, rising to 200 locations and 20 vehicles on Premium at 479 EUR
  • Isochrone range is limited by plan, at 15 minutes on Basic and 30 on Premium
  • Credits are a daily allowance, so a busy day cannot draw on a quiet one

Wartsila Voyage

  • Limited publicly available pricing information requires direct contact with sales team
  • Requires specialized training for bridge crews to operate effectively in different vessel scenarios

Pricing, plan by plan

GraphHopper

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the GraphHopper review.

Wartsila Voyage

$15000/one-time
  • ECDIS Suite$30000/one-time
    • ECDIS
    • Voyage planning
    • Weather routing

Which should you pick?

Choose GraphHopper if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You also want user interface.

Choose Wartsila Voyage if

  • You need ecdis navigation.
  • You work on Bridge Systems, Web.
  • You also want voyage planning.

Questions people ask

Is GraphHopper or Wartsila Voyage better?
Neither clearly leads. GraphHopper starts at On request and Wartsila Voyage at $15000/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GraphHopper or Wartsila Voyage?
GraphHopper starts at On request and Wartsila Voyage at $15000/one-time.
Does GraphHopper or Wartsila Voyage run on more platforms?
GraphHopper runs on Web. Wartsila Voyage runs on Bridge Systems, Web.
What is GraphHopper best used for?
GraphHopper is most often used for routing, distance matrix and route optimisation over an api, map matching gps traces and generating isochrones. Of those, routing, distance matrix and route optimisation over an api and map matching gps traces and generating isochrones are not what Wartsila Voyage is typically brought in for.
What can GraphHopper do that Wartsila Voyage cannot?
GraphHopper covers Core Functionality, User Interface. Wartsila Voyage covers ECDIS navigation, Voyage planning, Fleet performance, Port optimization.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Wartsila Voyage: What is Navi-Sailor ECDIS?

Navi-Sailor ECDIS is an IMO-compliant electronic chart display system integrating GPS, radar, and AIS data for route planning and monitoring. It is one of the most installed ECDIS solutions worldwide.

Source
Wartsila Voyage: Does Wärtsilä offer fleet management integration?

Yes. Navi-Sailor ECDIS integrates with Wärtsilä Fleet Optimisation Solution to connect ship and shore, providing fleet teams better visibility and bridge teams streamlined workflows.

Source
Wartsila Voyage: Is Wärtsilä Voyage compliant with maritime regulations?

Yes. Navi-Sailor ECDIS is fully IMO-compliant and designed to satisfy SOLAS Chapter V requirements. It supports S-100 standards for future maritime data interoperability.

Source

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