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Navis N4 vs ChartCo

Navis N4 logo

Navis N4

Software

Terminal operating system

From
$50000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ChartCo logo

ChartCo

Software

Integrated maritime compliance platform

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Navis N4 navis N4 is now marketed under Kaleris (the site redirects there); pricing is not published, the page only offers contact/demo requests; ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
  • They diverge on capability: Navis N4 covers Vessel planning, ChartCo covers Chart management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Navis N4 and ChartCo actually diverge.

Attributes where Navis N4 and ChartCo differ
AttributeNavis N4ChartCo
Starting price$50000/year$300/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsWeb, Windows, ApiWeb, Desktop
Founded19881998

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Navis N4

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

Only in ChartCo

  • Chart management
  • Publication updates
  • Compliance tracking
  • Fleet administration
  • ECDIS
  • Fleet management systems
  • Procurement

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Windows support

Where each one falls short

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

Navis N4

  • Navis N4 is now marketed under Kaleris (the site redirects there); pricing is not published, the page only offers contact/demo requests

ChartCo

  • Requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
  • High cost for maritime-specific software

Pricing, plan by plan

Navis N4

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

ChartCo

$300/month
  • OneOcean$600/month
    • Chart management
    • Publications
    • Compliance tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose Navis N4 if

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

Choose ChartCo if

  • You need chart management.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want publication updates.
ChartCo review

Questions people ask

Is Navis N4 or ChartCo better?
Neither clearly leads. Navis N4 starts at $50000/year and ChartCo at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Navis N4 or ChartCo?
Navis N4 starts at $50000/year and ChartCo at $300/month.
Does Navis N4 or ChartCo run on more platforms?
Navis N4 runs on Web, Windows, Api. ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop.
What can Navis N4 do that ChartCo cannot?
Navis N4 covers Vessel planning, Yard management, Gate operations, Equipment management. ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. Both handle Web support, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ChartCo: What does ChartCo OneOcean provide?

ChartCo OneOcean is an integrated maritime software platform that combines electronic navigational charts, publications, weather data, and compliance tools for voyage planning and maritime safety.

ChartCo: How many vessels use ChartCo PassageManager?

ChartCo's PassageManager software is used by approximately 6,500 vessels worldwide for passage planning and navigational chart management.

ChartCo: Does ChartCo help with environmental compliance?

Yes, ChartCo OneOcean includes EnviroManager for compliance with MARPOL and regional environmental regulations, helping crews manage waste and minimize discharge risks.

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