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Kongsberg Maritime vs Windward

Kongsberg Maritime
Software
Complete maritime technology solutions
- From
- $25000/one-time
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Kongsberg Maritime covers ECDIS navigation, Windward covers AI-powered risk scoring.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Kongsberg Maritime and Windward actually diverge.
| Attribute | Kongsberg Maritime | Windward |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $25000/one-time | $3000/month |
| Pricing model | one-time | subscription |
| Platforms | Embedded, Windows | Web, Api |
| Founded | 1946 | 1996 |
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 Kongsberg Maritime
- ECDIS navigation
- Bridge automation
- Dynamic positioning
- Vessel control
- Propulsion systems
- Sensors
- Communication systems
- Embedded support
Only in Windward
- AI-powered risk scoring
- Sanctions compliance
- Ship-to-ship detection
- Dark activity alerts
- Compliance systems
- Trading platforms
- Banking systems
- Web 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.
Windward
Nothing recorded yet. See the Windward review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Kongsberg Maritime
$25000/one-time- Integrated Bridge$150000/one-time
- ECDIS
- Radar
- Automation
Windward
$3000/month- Professional$7500/month
- Behavioral analytics
- Dark activity detection
- API access
Which should you pick?
Choose Kongsberg Maritime if
- You need ecdis navigation.
- You work on Embedded, Windows.
- You also want bridge automation.
Choose Windward if
- You need ai-powered risk scoring.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want sanctions compliance.
Questions people ask
- Is Kongsberg Maritime or Windward better?
- Neither clearly leads. Kongsberg Maritime starts at $25000/one-time and Windward at $3000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Kongsberg Maritime or Windward?
- Kongsberg Maritime starts at $25000/one-time and Windward at $3000/month.
- Does Kongsberg Maritime or Windward run on more platforms?
- Kongsberg Maritime runs on Embedded, Windows. Windward runs on Web, Api.
- What can Kongsberg Maritime do that Windward cannot?
- Kongsberg Maritime covers ECDIS navigation, Bridge automation, Dynamic positioning, Vessel control. Windward covers AI-powered risk scoring, Sanctions compliance, Ship-to-ship detection, Dark activity alerts.
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