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Navis N4 vs StormGeo

Navis N4 logo

Navis N4

Software

Terminal operating system

From
$50000/year
Rated
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StormGeo

Software

Weather intelligence for shipping optimization

From
$800/month
Rated
-

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; StormGeo no longer independent as fully owned subsidiary of Alfa Laval since June 2021
  • They diverge on capability: Navis N4 covers Vessel planning, StormGeo covers Weather routing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Navis N4 and StormGeo differ
AttributeNavis N4StormGeo
Starting price$50000/year$800/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
Founded19881997

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, Windows, Api), 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

Only in StormGeo

  • Weather routing
  • Voyage optimization
  • Fleet performance analytics
  • Safety alerts
  • ECDIS systems
  • Fleet management platforms
  • ERP systems

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Windows support
  • Api 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

StormGeo

  • No longer independent as fully owned subsidiary of Alfa Laval since June 2021
  • Primarily Europe-based with less established presence in Asian maritime markets compared to Weathernews
  • Focused on commercial and industrial sectors rather than consumer weather services

Pricing, plan by plan

Navis N4

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

StormGeo

$800/month
  • s-Suite$2000/month
    • Weather routing
    • Voyage optimization
    • Fleet performance

Which should you pick?

Choose Navis N4 if

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

Choose StormGeo if

  • You need weather routing.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Api.
  • You also want voyage optimization.

Questions people ask

Is Navis N4 or StormGeo better?
Neither clearly leads. Navis N4 starts at $50000/year and StormGeo at $800/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Navis N4 or StormGeo?
Navis N4 starts at $50000/year and StormGeo at $800/month.
Does Navis N4 or StormGeo run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Windows, Api, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What can Navis N4 do that StormGeo cannot?
Navis N4 covers Vessel planning, Yard management, Gate operations, Equipment management. StormGeo covers Weather routing, Voyage optimization, Fleet performance analytics, Safety alerts. Both handle Web support, Windows support, Api support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

StormGeo: What industries does StormGeo serve?

StormGeo serves shipping, oil and gas, renewable energy, utilities, aviation, and cross-industry sectors with weather intelligence, routing, and operational decision support services.

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StormGeo: What is s-Suite and what does it include?

s-Suite is StormGeo's complete, one-stop solution for shipping companies combining Voyage Planning, Onboard Route Optimization, Route Advisory Services and Fleet Performance Management.

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StormGeo: Does StormGeo offer weather routing for maritime operations?

Yes. StormGeo provides Weather Routing and Voyage Optimization services that empower onboard and shoreside teams to plan and execute optimized, compliant voyages by combining AI-driven insights, advanced technology, and weather intelligence.

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StormGeo: What is the s-Planner product used for?

StormGeo's s-Planner integrates route optimization and weather insights with up-to-date Electronic Navigational Charts and Publications to streamline onboard voyage planning workflow.

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