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NAVTOR vs ChartCo

NAVTOR logo

NAVTOR

Software

Digital navigation and maritime compliance

From
$200/month
Rated
-
ChartCo logo

ChartCo

Software

Integrated maritime compliance platform

From
$300/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: NAVTOR specialized product focused only on maritime industry, not suitable for other domains; ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
  • They diverge on capability: NAVTOR covers Digital chart services, ChartCo covers Chart management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NAVTOR and ChartCo actually diverge.

Attributes where NAVTOR and ChartCo differ
AttributeNAVTORChartCo
Starting price$200/month$300/month
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop
Founded20111998

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 NAVTOR

  • Digital chart services
  • Passage planning
  • Compliance management
  • Fleet monitoring
  • ECDIS systems
  • Fleet management
  • Classification societies
  • 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.

NAVTOR

  • Specialized product focused only on maritime industry, not suitable for other domains
  • Requires subscription to PRIMAR or IC-ENC chart sources

ChartCo

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

Pricing, plan by plan

NAVTOR

$200/month
  • NavStation$500/month
    • Digital charts
    • Passage planning
    • Compliance tools

ChartCo

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

Which should you pick?

Choose NAVTOR if

  • You need digital chart services.
  • You also want passage planning.

Choose ChartCo if

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

Questions people ask

Is NAVTOR or ChartCo better?
Neither clearly leads. NAVTOR starts at $200/month and ChartCo at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NAVTOR or ChartCo?
NAVTOR starts at $200/month and ChartCo at $300/month.
Does NAVTOR or ChartCo run on more platforms?
NAVTOR runs on Web. ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop.
What can NAVTOR do that ChartCo cannot?
NAVTOR covers Digital chart services, Passage planning, Compliance management, Fleet monitoring. ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. Both handle Web support, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

NAVTOR: What are Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs)?

ENCs are official digital charts used for maritime navigation. NAVTOR distributes ENCs from PRIMAR and IC-ENC in S-63 format and NAVTOR SENC format, covering over 15,800 official charts.

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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.

NAVTOR: What is NAVTOR's PAYS pricing model?

PAYS (Pay As You Sail) charges vessels only for the chart cells they pass through during a voyage, while allowing navigators free access to any ENC for planning purposes before sailing.

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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.

NAVTOR: What is NavStation used for?

NavStation is NAVTOR's voyage planning software that integrates official ENC charts with overlays of navigational data to assist in route planning and voyage optimization.

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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.

NAVTOR: What platforms does NAVTOR serve?

NAVTOR focuses on the maritime shipping industry, serving vessel operators, fleet managers, and navigation professionals with e-Navigation solutions and digital logbooks.

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