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Navis N4 vs Pole Star Global

Navis N4 logo

Navis N4

Maritime

Terminal operating system

From
$50000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pole Star Global logo

Pole Star Global

Maritime

Maritime domain awareness and compliance

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Navis N4 vendor domain redirects to Kaleris; no pricing published; Pole Star Global no public pricing information published
  • They diverge on capability: Navis N4 covers Vessel planning, Pole Star Global covers Real-time vessel tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Navis N4 and Pole Star Global actually diverge.

Attributes where Navis N4 and Pole Star Global differ
AttributeNavis N4Pole Star Global
Starting price$50000/year$500/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsWeb, Windows, ApiWeb, API
Founded19881998

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 Pole Star Global

  • Real-time vessel tracking
  • Sanctions screening
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Risk alerts
  • Banking systems
  • Compliance platforms
  • ERP systems

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Api 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.

Pole Star Global

  • Detecting vessels using spoofed AIS to hide their identitynot Navis N4
  • Screening ship movements against sanctions lists for compliancenot Navis N4
  • Optimizing tanker voyage profitability through market rate comparisonnot Navis N4
  • Tracking perishable cargo temperatures during ocean transitnot 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

Pole Star Global

  • No public pricing information published
  • Requires sales engagement through demo request or local office contact
  • Pricing structure and model not described publicly

Pricing, plan by plan

Navis N4

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

Pole Star Global

$500/month
  • Professional$1500/month
    • PurpleTRAC platform
    • Sanctions screening
    • Risk assessment

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 Pole Star Global if

  • You need real-time vessel tracking.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want sanctions screening.
Pole Star Global review

Questions people ask

Is Navis N4 or Pole Star Global better?
Neither clearly leads. Navis N4 starts at $50000/year and Pole Star Global at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Navis N4 or Pole Star Global?
Navis N4 starts at $50000/year and Pole Star Global at $500/month.
Does Navis N4 or Pole Star Global run on more platforms?
Navis N4 runs on Web, Windows, Api. Pole Star Global runs on Web, API.
What can Navis N4 do that Pole Star Global cannot?
Navis N4 covers Vessel planning, Yard management, Gate operations, Equipment management. Pole Star Global covers Real-time vessel tracking, Sanctions screening, Compliance monitoring, Risk alerts. Both handle Web support, Api 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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Pole Star Global: How do I obtain Pole Star Global pricing?

Pole Star Global does not publish pricing on their website. Contact the sales team via Request Demo button, Customer Support link, or Find A Local Office contact options on their homepage. Source: https://www.polestarglobal.com

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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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Pole Star Global: Does Pole Star Global offer a free trial?

Pole Star Global does not describe free trials or evaluation programs on their homepage. Request a demo through their website to inquire about trial availability. Source: https://www.polestarglobal.com

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Pole Star Global: What payment model does Pole Star Global use?

Pole Star Global does not publicly disclose pricing structure or billing model (per-seat, usage-based, enterprise, etc.). Direct sales consultation required to discuss payment options. Source: https://www.polestarglobal.com

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