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MarinaOffice vs Orca AI

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MarinaOffice

Maritime

Windows-based marina management software with fuel, retail and service modules

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Orca AI logo

Orca AI

Maritime

Computer vision for maritime safety

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: MarinaOffice pricing is not published and the product is modular, so the quoted total depends on which add-ons you take and two marinas of the same size can be quoted very differently.; Orca AI requires the SeaPod unit installed on the bridge, so it is a fitted system rather than software a fleet can simply subscribe to
  • They diverge on capability: MarinaOffice covers Visual marina, Orca AI covers Computer vision detection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MarinaOffice and Orca AI actually diverge.

Attributes where MarinaOffice and Orca AI differ
AttributeMarinaOfficeOrca AI
Starting priceOn request$2000/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWindows, WebWeb, Maritime Hardware
FoundedUnknown2018

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 MarinaOffice

  • Visual marina
  • Storage billing
  • PureFuel
  • PureRetail point of sale
  • Launch scheduling
  • Paperless billing

Only in Orca AI

  • Computer vision detection
  • Navigation assistance
  • Collision avoidance
  • Situational awareness
  • Bridge systems
  • ECDIS
  • Radar systems
  • Embedded support

What people use each for

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

MarinaOffice

  • A yacht club running a fuel dock, a ship store and a member restaurant that wants all charges on one member accountnot Orca AI
  • A mooring field operator needing launch and tender scheduling alongside mooring billingnot Orca AI
  • A marina with existing Windows and SQL Server infrastructure and an IT policy against cloud-only systemsnot Orca AI
  • An operator wanting a drawn-to-scale visual map of docks and slips for occupancy decisions rather than a list viewnot Orca AI

Orca AI

  • Automated lookout and marine target detection in congested or low visibility watersnot MarinaOffice
  • Bridge situational awareness and collision alertingnot MarinaOffice
  • Fleet-wide safety compliance monitoring through FleetViewnot MarinaOffice
  • Perception for autonomous and unmanned vesselsnot MarinaOffice
  • GPS spoofing detection and crew training reviewnot MarinaOffice

Where each one falls short

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

MarinaOffice

  • Pricing is not published and the product is modular, so the quoted total depends on which add-ons you take and two marinas of the same size can be quoted very differently.
  • It is a Windows .NET application at heart, so remote and mobile use is weaker than browser-native competitors and staff working on the docks are less well served.
  • The same vendor sells MARINAGO as its cloud product, which raises a real question about how much future development the desktop line receives.
  • Running it on your own servers means you own SQL Server licensing, backups and patching, which is an infrastructure cost and risk that never appears in the software quote.
  • Presence is concentrated in North America, so operators elsewhere face weaker support hours, local payment options and fuel and tax handling.

Orca AI

  • Requires the SeaPod unit installed on the bridge, so it is a fitted system rather than software a fleet can simply subscribe to
  • Aimed at commercial fleets, defence and insurers rather than individual vessel owners
  • Pricing is not published and is arranged through the vendor

Pricing, plan by plan

MarinaOffice

On request
  • MarinaOffice$undefined/year
    • Core marina management, reservations and billing
    • Optional PureRetail point of sale
    • Optional PureFuel fuel management

Orca AI

$2000/month
  • Fleet$5000/month
    • AI navigation assistance
    • Object detection
    • Fleet analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose MarinaOffice if

  • You need visual marina.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want storage billing.
MarinaOffice review

Choose Orca AI if

  • You need computer vision detection.
  • You work on Web, Maritime Hardware.
  • You also want navigation assistance.
Orca AI review

Questions people ask

Is MarinaOffice or Orca AI better?
Neither clearly leads. MarinaOffice starts at On request and Orca AI at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MarinaOffice or Orca AI?
MarinaOffice starts at On request and Orca AI at $2000/month.
Does MarinaOffice or Orca AI run on more platforms?
MarinaOffice runs on Windows, Web. Orca AI runs on Web, Maritime Hardware.
What is MarinaOffice best used for?
MarinaOffice is most often used for a yacht club running a fuel dock, a ship store and a member restaurant that wants all charges on one member account, a mooring field operator needing launch and tender scheduling alongside mooring billing, a marina with existing windows and sql server infrastructure and an it policy against cloud-only systems, an operator wanting a drawn-to-scale visual map of docks and slips for occupancy decisions rather than a list view. Of those, a yacht club running a fuel dock, a ship store and a member restaurant that wants all charges on one member account and a mooring field operator needing launch and tender scheduling alongside mooring billing are not what Orca AI is typically brought in for.
What can MarinaOffice do that Orca AI cannot?
MarinaOffice covers Visual marina, Storage billing, PureFuel, PureRetail point of sale. Orca AI covers Computer vision detection, Navigation assistance, Collision avoidance, Situational awareness.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MarinaOffice: Is MarinaOffice cloud software?

It is a Windows application with a hosted option. Scribble Software sells MARINAGO Cloud as its browser-native product.

Orca AI: What are Orca AI's core capabilities?

Orca AI uses AI-based sensor fusion and computer vision for autonomous maritime navigation. It provides situational awareness for ship navigation, detection of vessels and hazards, and real-time decision support for crew in congested waters and low visibility conditions.

Source
MarinaOffice: What does it cost?

Not published. It is quoted, and the modules you select move the number substantially.

Orca AI: Has Orca AI powered any commercial autonomous voyages?

Yes, Orca AI powered the world's first commercial autonomous voyage in 2022, demonstrating the viability of autonomous shipping technology at commercial scale.

Source
MarinaOffice: Does it handle fuel sales?

Yes, through the PureFuel module including pump interfaces and pay-at-the-pump.

Orca AI: What is Orca AI's safety record?

Orca AI's alert system has led to a 54% decrease in close encounter incidents, contributing to enhanced voyage safety and reduced accelerations during voyages.

Source
MarinaOffice: Does it replace accounting software?

No. It integrates with QuickBooks rather than providing a general ledger.

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