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Kpler vs Quorum CTRM

Kpler logo

Kpler

Maritime

Commodity market intelligence platform

From
$2500/month
Rated
-
Quorum CTRM logo

Quorum CTRM

Energy

Commodity trading and risk management for energy

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kpler no self-serve signup; access requires requesting a demo or contacting sales; Quorum CTRM no price, licensing model, deployment option cost or contract term is published; there is no pricing page linked from the site
  • They diverge on capability: Kpler covers Cargo flow tracking, Quorum CTRM covers Deal capture.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kpler and Quorum CTRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Kpler and Quorum CTRM differ
AttributeKplerQuorum CTRM
Starting price$2500/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, API, iOS, AndroidWeb, Desktop, Api
CategoryMaritimeEnergy
Founded20141998

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Kpler

  • Cargo flow tracking
  • Trade analytics
  • Price forecasting
  • Fleet intelligence
  • API
  • Excel add-in
  • Trading platforms
  • Web support

Only in Quorum CTRM

  • Deal capture
  • Position management
  • Risk analytics
  • Credit management
  • Settlement
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Market data
  • Reporting

What people use each for

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

Kpler

  • Global oil and LNG cargo tracking with real-time vessel monitoringnot Quorum CTRM
  • Dry bulk commodity intelligence for agricultural and metals marketsnot Quorum CTRM
  • Supply chain forecasting with 15-day predictive flow windowsnot Quorum CTRM
  • Maritime sanctions and trade compliance risk assessmentnot Quorum CTRM
  • Port congestion and terminal-level shipping disruption alertsnot Quorum CTRM

Quorum CTRM

  • Upstream oil and gas production accounting and well operationsnot Kpler
  • Midstream pipeline and LNG managementnot Kpler
  • Energy trading and risk management across the value chainnot Kpler

Where each one falls short

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

Kpler

  • No self-serve signup; access requires requesting a demo or contacting sales
  • No pricing published at any tier on the vendor site
  • Product is split across separately branded terminals (Commodity Terminal, Financial Flows, MarineTraffic), implying separate logins/contracts

Quorum CTRM

  • No price, licensing model, deployment option cost or contract term is published; there is no pricing page linked from the site
  • The only routes to a figure are a demo request form and a sales contact form

Pricing, plan by plan

Kpler

$2500/month
  • Professional$2500/month
    • Real-time cargo tracking
    • Trade flow analytics
    • API access

Quorum CTRM

On request
  • Trading$undefined/custom
    • Deal capture
    • Position management
    • P&L reporting
  • Risk Management$undefined/custom
    • VaR calculations
    • Stress testing
    • Credit risk
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • Full ETRM suite
    • Multi-commodity
    • Global deployment

Which should you pick?

Choose Kpler if

  • You need cargo flow tracking.
  • You work on Web, API, iOS, Android.
  • You also want trade analytics.

Choose Quorum CTRM if

  • You need deal capture.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Api.
  • You also want position management.

Questions people ask

Is Kpler or Quorum CTRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Kpler starts at $2500/month and Quorum CTRM at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kpler or Quorum CTRM?
Kpler starts at $2500/month and Quorum CTRM at On request.
Does Kpler or Quorum CTRM run on more platforms?
Kpler runs on Web, API, iOS, Android. Quorum CTRM runs on Web, Desktop, Api.
What is Kpler best used for?
Kpler is most often used for global oil and lng cargo tracking with real-time vessel monitoring, dry bulk commodity intelligence for agricultural and metals markets, supply chain forecasting with 15-day predictive flow windows, maritime sanctions and trade compliance risk assessment. Of those, global oil and lng cargo tracking with real-time vessel monitoring and dry bulk commodity intelligence for agricultural and metals markets are not what Quorum CTRM is typically brought in for.
What can Kpler do that Quorum CTRM cannot?
Kpler covers Cargo flow tracking, Trade analytics, Price forecasting, Fleet intelligence. Quorum CTRM covers Deal capture, Position management, Risk analytics, Credit management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kpler: How much does Kpler charge for real-time market data?

Kpler does not publish pricing on its website. The platform is sold through enterprise contracts to traders, logistics firms, and governments.

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Quorum CTRM: How much does Quorum CTRM cost?

Quorum CTRM does not publish pricing on its website. Customers must request a demo or contact the sales team to receive customized pricing quotes based on their specific needs and usage.

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Kpler: Does Kpler offer a free trial of its platform?

Kpler directs interested users to request a demo on its website. No free trial or freemium tier is mentioned or offered.

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Quorum CTRM: Does Quorum offer pricing information online?

No, Quorum Software does not display pricing tiers or cost information on their public website. Pricing is customized and obtained through direct consultation with the sales team.

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Kpler: What data retention limits apply to Kpler subscriptions?

Kpler provides historical vessel movement data spanning 5+ years and historical trade data since January 1, 2017, but subscription-tier limits are not published.

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