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Linerlytica vs StormGlass

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Linerlytica

Maritime

Container shipping analytics

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
StormGlass logo

StormGlass

Maritime

Global weather data API for maritime

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only StormGlass has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Linerlytica weekly Market Pulse subscription is priced per user at US$1,500 per year, with other tiers such as the full website suite priced only on request; StormGlass the free tier allows 10 API requests per day and is not licensed for commercial use
  • They diverge on capability: Linerlytica covers Fleet analytics, StormGlass covers Marine weather data.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Linerlytica and StormGlass actually diverge.

Attributes where Linerlytica and StormGlass differ
AttributeLinerlyticaStormGlass
Starting price$500/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebApi
Founded20182017

Identical on both: 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 Linerlytica

  • Fleet analytics
  • Capacity monitoring
  • Trade lane analysis
  • Market reports
  • Data exports
  • API access
  • Web support

Only in StormGlass

  • Marine weather data
  • Wave forecasts
  • Tide data
  • Historical weather
  • REST API
  • Webhooks
  • SDKs
  • Api support

What people use each for

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

Linerlytica

  • Container shipping market intelligence and freight rate analysisnot StormGlass

StormGlass

  • Pulling marine weather and sea state forecasts into a vessel routing or planning toolnot Linerlytica
  • Adding tide, wave and wind data to a maritime or coastal applicationnot Linerlytica

Where each one falls short

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

Linerlytica

  • Weekly Market Pulse subscription is priced per user at US$1,500 per year, with other tiers such as the full website suite priced only on request

StormGlass

  • The free tier allows 10 API requests per day and is not licensed for commercial use
  • Commercial use and any support at all start at the Medium plan, 49 euros a month
  • The Small plan at 19 euros a month has no support and no commercial licence
  • Request allowances are daily rather than monthly, so a burst of traffic cannot borrow against a quiet week

Pricing, plan by plan

Linerlytica

$500/month
  • Professional$1200/month
    • Fleet analytics
    • Capacity data
    • Market reports

StormGlass

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 10 requests per day
    • All weather parameters
    • Not for commercial use
  • Small$19/month
    • 500 requests per day
    • All weather parameters
    • 10% annual discount available
  • Medium$49/month
    • 5000 requests per day
    • All weather parameters
    • Full support
  • Large$129/month
    • 25000 requests per day
    • All weather parameters
    • Full support

Which should you pick?

Choose Linerlytica if

  • You need fleet analytics.
  • You also want capacity monitoring.
Linerlytica review

Choose StormGlass if

  • You need marine weather data.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Api.
  • You also want wave forecasts.
StormGlass review

Questions people ask

Is Linerlytica or StormGlass better?
Neither clearly leads. Linerlytica starts at $500/month and StormGlass at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Linerlytica or StormGlass?
StormGlass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $500/month for Linerlytica and Free for StormGlass.
Does Linerlytica or StormGlass run on more platforms?
Linerlytica runs on Web. StormGlass runs on Api.
Can I use StormGlass for free?
Yes. StormGlass has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Linerlytica starts at $500/month.
What is Linerlytica best used for?
Linerlytica is most often used for container shipping market intelligence and freight rate analysis. Of those, container shipping market intelligence and freight rate analysis is not what StormGlass is typically brought in for.
What can Linerlytica do that StormGlass cannot?
Linerlytica covers Fleet analytics, Capacity monitoring, Trade lane analysis, Market reports. StormGlass covers Marine weather data, Wave forecasts, Tide data, Historical weather.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Linerlytica: How much does Linerlytica's Weekly Market Pulse subscription cost?

Weekly Market Pulse costs US$1,500 per user per year and includes web access to the Blog section and weekly publication access.

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StormGlass: Is there a free tier available?

Yes, Stormglass offers a free plan with 10 API requests per day, including all weather parameters, but it is not permitted for commercial use.

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Linerlytica: Is there a discount for switching from Weekly to Monthly Market Pulse?

Yes. Existing Weekly Market Pulse subscribers receive a US$300 discount on Monthly Market Pulse subscriptions, though the full Monthly price is not specified on the site.

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StormGlass: What does the Medium plan include?

The Medium plan costs 49 EUR per month and includes 5000 daily requests, all weather parameters, and full support for commercial use.

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Linerlytica: Does Linerlytica offer a free trial?

Yes. Users can register to access the Linerlytica website including the newsletter for a period of complimentary access. Register for Trial Access to get started.

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StormGlass: Is annual billing available?

Yes, a 10% discount is available when paying annually on Small, Medium, and Large plans.

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Linerlytica: What payment methods does Linerlytica accept?

Linerlytica accepts bank transfers to OCBC Bank Singapore. Alternative payment methods and additional payment options are available by contacting their sales team.

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