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Johnson Controls Metasys vs Wartsila Voyage

Johnson Controls Metasys logo

Johnson Controls Metasys

Software

Building management and control system platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Wartsila Voyage logo

Wartsila Voyage

Software

Smart maritime ecosystem solutions

From
$15000/one-time
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Johnson Controls Metasys a Metasys server supports 1,300 devices and 65,000 objects, so larger estates require additional servers; Wartsila Voyage limited publicly available pricing information requires direct contact with sales team
  • They diverge on capability: Johnson Controls Metasys covers HVAC control, Wartsila Voyage covers ECDIS navigation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Johnson Controls Metasys and Wartsila Voyage actually diverge.

Attributes where Johnson Controls Metasys and Wartsila Voyage differ
AttributeJohnson Controls MetasysWartsila Voyage
Starting priceOn request$15000/one-time
Pricing modelquoteone-time
PlatformsWeb, MobileBridge Systems, Web
Founded18851834

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Johnson Controls Metasys

  • HVAC control
  • Building automation
  • Energy management
  • Security integration
  • Analytics dashboard
  • SOC2
  • SSL encryption
  • On-premise deployment

Only in Wartsila Voyage

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Johnson Controls Metasys

  • Building automation for offices, data centres, hospitals and universitiesnot Wartsila Voyage
  • Managing multi site campuses from one building management systemnot Wartsila Voyage
  • Meeting compliance and reporting requirements for regulated facilitiesnot 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.

Johnson Controls Metasys

  • A Metasys server supports 1,300 devices and 65,000 objects, so larger estates require additional servers
  • No hardware requirement, licensing model, subscription term or price is published on the product page; the routes offered are a demo booking and a contact form

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

Johnson Controls Metasys

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Johnson Controls Metasys review.

Wartsila Voyage

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Johnson Controls Metasys if

  • You need hvac control.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want building automation.

Choose Wartsila Voyage if

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

Questions people ask

Is Johnson Controls Metasys or Wartsila Voyage better?
Neither clearly leads. Johnson Controls Metasys 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, Johnson Controls Metasys or Wartsila Voyage?
Johnson Controls Metasys starts at On request and Wartsila Voyage at $15000/one-time.
Does Johnson Controls Metasys or Wartsila Voyage run on more platforms?
Johnson Controls Metasys runs on Web, Mobile. Wartsila Voyage runs on Bridge Systems, Web.
What is Johnson Controls Metasys best used for?
Johnson Controls Metasys is most often used for building automation for offices, data centres, hospitals and universities, managing multi site campuses from one building management system, meeting compliance and reporting requirements for regulated facilities. Of those, building automation for offices, data centres, hospitals and universities and managing multi site campuses from one building management system are not what Wartsila Voyage is typically brought in for.
What can Johnson Controls Metasys do that Wartsila Voyage cannot?
Johnson Controls Metasys covers HVAC control, Building automation, Energy management, Security integration. Wartsila Voyage covers ECDIS navigation, Voyage planning, Fleet performance, Port optimization. Both handle Web support.

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.

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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.

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