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Kongsberg Maritime vs Molo

Kongsberg Maritime logo

Kongsberg Maritime

Maritime

Complete maritime technology solutions

From
$25000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Molo logo

Molo

Maritime

Cloud marina, boatyard and yacht club management with integrated payments

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kongsberg Maritime no pricing published on website, requires direct vendor contact; Molo pricing is not published and is quoted by business size, so a small marina cannot establish affordability without a sales process and has no benchmark for the quote.
  • They diverge on capability: Kongsberg Maritime covers ECDIS navigation, Molo covers Space management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kongsberg Maritime and Molo actually diverge.

Attributes where Kongsberg Maritime and Molo differ
AttributeKongsberg MaritimeMolo
Starting price$25000/one-timeOn request
Pricing modelone-timequote
PlatformsEmbedded, WindowsWeb, iOS, Android
Founded1946Unknown

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

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 Kongsberg Maritime

  • ECDIS navigation
  • Bridge automation
  • Dynamic positioning
  • Vessel control
  • Propulsion systems
  • Sensors
  • Communication systems
  • Embedded support

Only in Molo

  • Space management
  • Service and repair
  • Integrated payments
  • Point of sale
  • Mobile apps
  • Accounting integration

What people use each for

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

Kongsberg Maritime

  • Ship automation and propulsion control for commercial cargo vesselsnot Molo
  • Bridge system integration for navigation and vessel operationnot Molo
  • Emissions reduction through hybrid and electric propulsion systemsnot Molo
  • Engine room automation and electrical power managementnot Molo
  • 24/7 global maritime customer support and vessel upgradesnot Molo

Molo

  • A three hundred slip marina wanting seasonal contracts, transient bookings and winter storage in one system rather than three spreadsheetsnot Kongsberg Maritime
  • A boatyard tracking labour and parts against each vessel so haul-out and repair margins are visiblenot Kongsberg Maritime
  • A yacht club billing members for dockage, dining and store purchases on a single monthly accountnot Kongsberg Maritime
  • A municipal waterfront needing auditable records of who occupied which berth and what was collectednot Kongsberg Maritime

Where each one falls short

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

Kongsberg Maritime

  • No pricing published on website, requires direct vendor contact
  • Quote-based pricing model, no transparent pricing tiers
  • 24/7 global support across 20 countries increases operational costs
  • Specialized maritime systems may require custom integrations

Molo

  • Pricing is not published and is quoted by business size, so a small marina cannot establish affordability without a sales process and has no benchmark for the quote.
  • Payment processing is integrated, which means the card rate is negotiated inside a software deal rather than shopped against a standalone merchant provider, and marinas rarely check it.
  • Molo is now part of Storable, a group whose main business is self-storage software, so marine-specific development competes for attention with a much larger adjacent market.
  • Accounting is receivables and invoicing with exports rather than a full general ledger, so most operators still run QuickBooks alongside and reconcile between the two.
  • Adoption depends on dock and yard staff using mobile apps in poor connectivity and rough conditions, and marinas consistently report that getting seasonal staff to record work reliably is the hard part of the implementation.

Pricing, plan by plan

Kongsberg Maritime

$25000/one-time
  • Integrated Bridge$150000/one-time
    • ECDIS
    • Radar
    • Automation

Molo

On request
  • Molo$undefined/month
    • Space and contract management
    • Service and repair work orders
    • Point of sale and integrated payments

Which should you pick?

Choose Kongsberg Maritime if

  • You need ecdis navigation.
  • You work on Embedded, Windows.
  • You also want bridge automation.
Kongsberg Maritime review

Choose Molo if

  • You need space management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want service and repair.
Molo review

Questions people ask

Is Kongsberg Maritime or Molo better?
Neither clearly leads. Kongsberg Maritime starts at $25000/one-time and Molo at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kongsberg Maritime or Molo?
Kongsberg Maritime starts at $25000/one-time and Molo at On request.
Does Kongsberg Maritime or Molo run on more platforms?
Kongsberg Maritime runs on Embedded, Windows. Molo runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Kongsberg Maritime best used for?
Kongsberg Maritime is most often used for ship automation and propulsion control for commercial cargo vessels, bridge system integration for navigation and vessel operation, emissions reduction through hybrid and electric propulsion systems, engine room automation and electrical power management. Of those, ship automation and propulsion control for commercial cargo vessels and bridge system integration for navigation and vessel operation are not what Molo is typically brought in for.
What can Kongsberg Maritime do that Molo cannot?
Kongsberg Maritime covers ECDIS navigation, Bridge automation, Dynamic positioning, Vessel control. Molo covers Space management, Service and repair, Integrated payments, Point of sale.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kongsberg Maritime: How much does Kongsberg Maritime cost?

Kongsberg Maritime does not publish pricing on its website. Pricing depends on the specific maritime solutions and vessel systems you need. Contact their sales team for a custom quote based on your vessel type, integration requirements, and service level needs.

Source
Molo: What does Molo cost?

Not published. It is quoted by business size, so ask for the monthly figure and the payment processing rate together.

Kongsberg Maritime: Does Kongsberg Maritime offer support contracts?

Yes. Kongsberg Maritime provides 24/7 global customer support across 20 countries with onsite, remote, and digital support options. Support is included as part of lifecycle services from newbuild through decommissioning, but specific support contract terms and costs are not published and must be negotiated directly.

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Molo: Does it handle boatyard work orders?

Yes. Estimates, work orders, jobs and parts inventory are core rather than an add-on, which is unusual in this category.

Kongsberg Maritime: What is the licensing model for Kongsberg Maritime systems?

Kongsberg Maritime does not publish licensing details online. Systems are typically sold based on vessel specifications and specific use cases. Licensing and subscription models are handled on a per-contract basis. Contact sales for information about licensing options and associated costs.

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Molo: Who owns Molo?

Storable, a software group whose primary market is self-storage.

Kongsberg Maritime: Are there any included services with Kongsberg Maritime systems?

Yes. Kongsberg Maritime includes lifecycle services spanning from newbuild vessels through decommissioning. This includes 24/7 support, system integration, and remote monitoring capabilities. Specific inclusions and costs vary by contract and the systems you purchase.

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Molo: Does it replace QuickBooks?

No. It handles receivables and invoicing and exports to accounting.

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