Software · head to head
Kongsberg Maritime vs Wartsila Voyage

Kongsberg Maritime
Software
Complete maritime technology solutions
- From
- $25000/one-time
- Rated
- -

Wartsila Voyage
Software
Smart maritime ecosystem solutions
- From
- $15000/one-time
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Kongsberg Maritime kongsberg Maritime publishes no online pricing anywhere on its site; the vendor states support and sales are provided from key locations in 35 countries, and every product and solutions page routes to a Contact us form rather than a figure or online purchase path.; Wartsila Voyage limited publicly available pricing information requires direct contact with sales team
- They diverge on capability: Kongsberg Maritime covers Bridge automation, Wartsila Voyage covers Voyage planning.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Kongsberg Maritime and Wartsila Voyage actually diverge.
| Attribute | Kongsberg Maritime | Wartsila Voyage |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $25000/one-time | $15000/one-time |
| Platforms | Embedded, Windows | Bridge Systems, Web |
| Founded | 1946 | 1834 |
Identical on both: pricing model (one-time), 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 Kongsberg Maritime
- Bridge automation
- Dynamic positioning
- Vessel control
- Propulsion systems
- Sensors
- Communication systems
Only in Wartsila Voyage
- Voyage planning
- Fleet performance
- Port optimization
- Bridge systems
- Fleet management
- Port systems
- Web support
Both cover
- ECDIS navigation
- Embedded support
- Windows support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Kongsberg Maritime
- Kongsberg Maritime publishes no online pricing anywhere on its site; the vendor states support and sales are provided from key locations in 35 countries, and every product and solutions page routes to a Contact us form rather than a figure or online purchase path.
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
Kongsberg Maritime
$25000/one-time- Integrated Bridge$150000/one-time
- ECDIS
- Radar
- Automation
Wartsila Voyage
$15000/one-time- ECDIS Suite$30000/one-time
- ECDIS
- Voyage planning
- Weather routing
Which should you pick?
Choose Kongsberg Maritime if
- You need bridge automation.
- You work on Embedded, Windows.
- You also want dynamic positioning.
Choose Wartsila Voyage if
- You need voyage planning.
- You work on Bridge Systems, Web.
- You also want fleet performance.
Questions people ask
- Is Kongsberg Maritime or Wartsila Voyage better?
- Neither clearly leads. Kongsberg Maritime starts at $25000/one-time 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, Kongsberg Maritime or Wartsila Voyage?
- Kongsberg Maritime starts at $25000/one-time and Wartsila Voyage at $15000/one-time.
- Does Kongsberg Maritime or Wartsila Voyage run on more platforms?
- Kongsberg Maritime runs on Embedded, Windows. Wartsila Voyage runs on Bridge Systems, Web.
- What can Kongsberg Maritime do that Wartsila Voyage cannot?
- Kongsberg Maritime covers Bridge automation, Dynamic positioning, Vessel control, Propulsion systems. Wartsila Voyage covers Voyage planning, Fleet performance, Port optimization, Bridge systems. Both handle ECDIS navigation, Embedded support, Windows 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.
SourceWartsila 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.
SourceWartsila 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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