Software · head to head
NAVTOR vs FleetMon
The short version
- Only FleetMon has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: NAVTOR specialized product focused only on maritime industry, not suitable for other domains; FleetMon service discontinued in January 2024 and fully phased out with transition to MarineTraffic
- They diverge on capability: NAVTOR covers Digital chart services, FleetMon covers Global vessel tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which NAVTOR and FleetMon actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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
- Classification societies
- Windows support
- Api support
Only in FleetMon
- Global vessel tracking
- Port statistics
- Voyage tracking
- REST API
- Webhooks
- Data exports
- Ios support
- Android support
Both cover
- Fleet management
- Web 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
FleetMon
- Service discontinued in January 2024 and fully phased out with transition to MarineTraffic
- Free tier coverage was limited compared to premium plans requiring subscription fees
- Data gaps in regions with poor terrestrial AIS infrastructure before satellite coverage was added
Pricing, plan by plan
NAVTOR
$200/month- NavStation$500/month
- Digital charts
- Passage planning
- Compliance tools
FleetMon
Free- Professional$19/month
- Unlimited fleet tracking
- API access
- Historical data
Which should you pick?
Choose FleetMon if
- You need global vessel tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want port statistics.
Questions people ask
- Is NAVTOR or FleetMon better?
- Neither clearly leads. NAVTOR starts at $200/month and FleetMon at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, NAVTOR or FleetMon?
- FleetMon has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $200/month for NAVTOR and Free for FleetMon.
- Does NAVTOR or FleetMon run on more platforms?
- NAVTOR runs on Web. FleetMon runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use FleetMon for free?
- Yes. FleetMon has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. NAVTOR starts at $200/month.
- What can NAVTOR do that FleetMon cannot?
- NAVTOR covers Digital chart services, Passage planning, Compliance management, Fleet monitoring. FleetMon covers Global vessel tracking, Port statistics, Voyage tracking, REST API. Both handle Fleet management, Web 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.
SourceFleetMon: Does FleetMon work globally?
FleetMon had access to positions from both terrestrial AIS receiver stations and satellite AIS through partnership with exactEarth, providing undelayed signals from its network combined with global space-based tracking.
SourceNAVTOR: 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.
SourceFleetMon: What happened to FleetMon after 2024?
FleetMon was phased out from January 2024 as part of its integration into MarineTraffic following Kpler's acquisition of both platforms in March 2023. The FleetMon brand no longer accepts new registrations or offers new services.
SourceNAVTOR: 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.
SourceFleetMon: Could you track individual vessels in real-time with FleetMon?
Yes, FleetMon Explorer provided live AIS vessel tracking with filtering by vessel class, flag, length, speed, navigational status and signal age, enabling real-time monitoring of individual ships from a global overview to single vessel level.
SourceNAVTOR: 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.
SourceFleetMon: What was the starting price for FleetMon Explorer?
FleetMon Explorer pricing started at €54 per month, with subscription plans offering varying levels of access including free basic plans and paid tiers with additional features like historical tracking up to three years back.
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