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Navis N4 vs Orca AI

Navis N4 logo

Navis N4

Maritime

Terminal operating system

From
$50000/year
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: Navis N4 vendor domain redirects to Kaleris; no pricing published; 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: Navis N4 covers Vessel planning, Orca AI covers Computer vision detection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Navis N4 and Orca AI actually diverge.

Attributes where Navis N4 and Orca AI differ
AttributeNavis N4Orca AI
Starting price$50000/year$2000/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsWeb, Windows, ApiWeb, Maritime Hardware
Founded19882018

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 Navis N4

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

Only in Orca AI

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Navis N4

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

Orca AI

  • Automated lookout and marine target detection in congested or low visibility watersnot Navis N4
  • Bridge situational awareness and collision alertingnot Navis N4
  • Fleet-wide safety compliance monitoring through FleetViewnot Navis N4
  • Perception for autonomous and unmanned vesselsnot Navis N4
  • GPS spoofing detection and crew training reviewnot Navis N4

Where each one falls short

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

Navis N4

  • Vendor domain redirects to Kaleris; no pricing published

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

Navis N4

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

Orca AI

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

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 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 Navis N4 or Orca AI better?
Neither clearly leads. Navis N4 starts at $50000/year and Orca AI at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Navis N4 or Orca AI?
Navis N4 starts at $50000/year and Orca AI at $2000/month.
Does Navis N4 or Orca AI run on more platforms?
Navis N4 runs on Web, Windows, Api. Orca AI runs on Web, Maritime Hardware.
What can Navis N4 do that Orca AI cannot?
Navis N4 covers Vessel planning, Yard management, Gate operations, Equipment management. Orca AI covers Computer vision detection, Navigation assistance, Collision avoidance, Situational awareness. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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