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NAPA Fleet Intelligence vs Navis N4

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NAPA Fleet Intelligence

Maritime

Vessel performance, emissions compliance and voyage optimisation built on NAPA hydrodynamic ship models

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Navis N4 logo

Navis N4

Maritime

Terminal operating system

From
$50000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: NAPA Fleet Intelligence model-derived performance from AIS and noon reports is an estimate, so it supports fleet screening and dispute evidence better than fine-grained optimisation of a single ship.; Navis N4 vendor domain redirects to Kaleris; no pricing published
  • They diverge on capability: NAPA Fleet Intelligence covers NAPA Performance Model, Navis N4 covers Vessel planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NAPA Fleet Intelligence and Navis N4 actually diverge.

Attributes where NAPA Fleet Intelligence and Navis N4 differ
AttributeNAPA Fleet IntelligenceNavis N4
Starting priceOn request$50000/year
Pricing modelquoteone-time
PlatformsWeb, CloudWeb, Windows, Api
FoundedUnknown1988

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 NAPA Fleet Intelligence

  • NAPA Performance Model
  • AIS-based analysis
  • Voyage optimisation
  • Emissions reporting
  • Hull and propeller performance
  • Fleet benchmarking
  • Onboard integration
  • Passenger ship modules

Only in Navis N4

  • Vessel planning
  • Yard management
  • Gate operations
  • Equipment management
  • Port community systems
  • Customs
  • Shipping lines
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

NAPA Fleet Intelligence

  • A charterer assessing hull performance of vessels it does not own using AIS data alonenot Navis N4
  • An owner needing auditable CII and EU ETS numbers rather than spreadsheet estimatesnot Navis N4
  • A technical manager deciding whether hull cleaning this quarter pays for itself in fuelnot Navis N4
  • A fleet arguing a charter party speed and consumption claim and needing model-backed evidencenot Navis N4

Navis N4

No use cases recorded yet. See the Navis N4 review.

Where each one falls short

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

NAPA Fleet Intelligence

  • Model-derived performance from AIS and noon reports is an estimate, so it supports fleet screening and dispute evidence better than fine-grained optimisation of a single ship.
  • Pricing is per vessel and unpublished, and modular scoping means the quote you compare against a competitor may not cover the same functions.
  • Building the vessel-specific performance model requires hull form and design data that owners of older or second-hand tonnage often do not have, which turns onboarding into a data hunt.
  • It is a monitoring and advisory layer, not a system of record; you still run a separate planned maintenance system, a chartering system and a crewing system.
  • NAPA is strongest in the design and stability world, and its operational reference base, while real, is smaller than the pure voyage-optimisation specialists, so integration breadth with commercial shipping software is narrower.

Navis N4

  • Vendor domain redirects to Kaleris; no pricing published

Pricing, plan by plan

NAPA Fleet Intelligence

On request
  • NAPA Fleet Intelligence$undefined/year
    • Licensed per vessel with modular scope
    • Fleet agreements and multi-year terms negotiated
    • Vessel model creation may be a one-off setup charge

Navis N4

$50000/year
  • Professional$100000/year
    • Full TOS
    • Optimization
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose NAPA Fleet Intelligence if

  • You need napa performance model.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want ais-based analysis.
NAPA Fleet Intelligence review

Choose Navis N4 if

  • You need vessel planning.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Api.
  • You also want yard management.
Navis N4 review

Questions people ask

Is NAPA Fleet Intelligence or Navis N4 better?
Neither clearly leads. NAPA Fleet Intelligence starts at On request and Navis N4 at $50000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NAPA Fleet Intelligence or Navis N4?
NAPA Fleet Intelligence starts at On request and Navis N4 at $50000/year.
Does NAPA Fleet Intelligence or Navis N4 run on more platforms?
NAPA Fleet Intelligence runs on Web, Cloud. Navis N4 runs on Web, Windows, Api.
What is NAPA Fleet Intelligence best used for?
NAPA Fleet Intelligence is most often used for a charterer assessing hull performance of vessels it does not own using ais data alone, an owner needing auditable cii and eu ets numbers rather than spreadsheet estimates, a technical manager deciding whether hull cleaning this quarter pays for itself in fuel, a fleet arguing a charter party speed and consumption claim and needing model-backed evidence. Of those, a charterer assessing hull performance of vessels it does not own using ais data alone and an owner needing auditable cii and eu ets numbers rather than spreadsheet estimates are not what Navis N4 is typically brought in for.
What can NAPA Fleet Intelligence do that Navis N4 cannot?
NAPA Fleet Intelligence covers NAPA Performance Model, AIS-based analysis, Voyage optimisation, Emissions reporting. Navis N4 covers Vessel planning, Yard management, Gate operations, Equipment management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

NAPA Fleet Intelligence: Do we need onboard sensors?

No. NAPA can produce performance analysis from AIS and noon reports using its hydrodynamic model, though instrumented data improves accuracy.

Navis N4: How is Navis N4 priced?

Navis's website now redirects to Kaleris.com. The Kaleris website does not publish public pricing for its N4 container terminal operations software. Pricing appears to be available only through direct consultation with their sales team.

Source
NAPA Fleet Intelligence: Does it handle EU ETS and CII?

Yes, emissions calculation and regulatory reporting for EU MRV, IMO DCS, CII and EU ETS are covered.

Navis N4: How can I request a quote for Navis N4?

Interested organizations can request a demo or contact Kaleris directly through their 'Get a Demo' call-to-action on the website. Pricing quotes are customized based on operational requirements.

Source
NAPA Fleet Intelligence: Is it the same NAPA used for ship design?

Yes, same company, and Fleet Intelligence reuses the hydrodynamic modelling from that business.

NAPA Fleet Intelligence: Is pricing published?

No. It is licensed per vessel by module, quoted per fleet.

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