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Linerlytica vs VesselFinder

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Linerlytica

Maritime

Container shipping analytics

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
VesselFinder logo

VesselFinder

Maritime

Free AIS vessel tracking web site

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only VesselFinder 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; VesselFinder aPI access is billed in credits, and a satellite AIS position costs 10 credits against 1 for a terrestrial position
  • They diverge on capability: Linerlytica covers Fleet analytics, VesselFinder covers Real-time tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Linerlytica and VesselFinder actually diverge.

Attributes where Linerlytica and VesselFinder differ
AttributeLinerlyticaVesselFinder
Starting price$500/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20182011

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

Only in VesselFinder

  • Real-time tracking
  • Vessel database
  • Port information
  • Weather overlay
  • Mobile apps
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • API access
  • Web 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 VesselFinder

VesselFinder

  • Tracking vessel positions and voyages from AIS datanot Linerlytica
  • Pulling ship positions and particulars into a logistics or chartering system over an APInot 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

VesselFinder

  • API access is billed in credits, and a satellite AIS position costs 10 credits against 1 for a terrestrial position
  • Credits expire 12 months after purchase
  • Credit packs start at 330 EUR for 10,000 credits, excluding VAT
  • Tracking a vessel outside terrestrial AIS range multiplies the cost of every position tenfold, so open ocean coverage is the expensive case rather than the standard one

Pricing, plan by plan

Linerlytica

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

VesselFinder

Free
  • Basic$4.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Extended history
    • Fleet monitoring

Which should you pick?

Choose Linerlytica if

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

Choose VesselFinder if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want vessel database.
VesselFinder review

Questions people ask

Is Linerlytica or VesselFinder better?
Neither clearly leads. Linerlytica starts at $500/month and VesselFinder at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Linerlytica or VesselFinder?
VesselFinder has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $500/month for Linerlytica and Free for VesselFinder.
Does Linerlytica or VesselFinder run on more platforms?
Linerlytica runs on Web. VesselFinder runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use VesselFinder for free?
Yes. VesselFinder 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 VesselFinder is typically brought in for.
What can Linerlytica do that VesselFinder cannot?
Linerlytica covers Fleet analytics, Capacity monitoring, Trade lane analysis, Market reports. VesselFinder covers Real-time tracking, Vessel database, Port information, Weather overlay. Both handle API access, Web support.

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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VesselFinder: What are the main pricing tiers for VesselFinder?

VesselFinder offers four tiers: Free (no cost), Basic (4 dollars per month), Premium (34 dollars per month), and Satellite (139 dollars per month).

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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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VesselFinder: What does the Free plan include?

The Free plan provides terrestrial coverage, 1-day track history, a 10-ship fleet capacity, and 100 route planner uses.

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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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VesselFinder: What tracking capabilities come with the Satellite plan?

The Satellite plan includes both satellite and terrestrial coverage, 90-day track history, 2,000-ship fleet capacity, terminal and berth data, proximity event alerts, and ETA prediction.

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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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VesselFinder: Do subscriptions automatically renew?

No, subscriptions do not renew automatically. Users receive reminder notifications one week before expiration.

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VesselFinder: Do the listed prices include VAT?

No, the prices displayed do not include VAT. Payment options include bank transfers and credit or debit cards processed online.

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