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NAVTOR vs ShipNet

NAVTOR logo

NAVTOR

Software

Digital navigation and maritime compliance

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShipNet logo

ShipNet

Software

Complete ship management software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: NAVTOR covers Digital chart services, ShipNet covers Technical management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NAVTOR and ShipNet actually diverge.

Attributes where NAVTOR and ShipNet differ
AttributeNAVTORShipNet
Starting price$200/month$400/month
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows
Founded20111984

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
  • Api support

Only in ShipNet

  • Technical management
  • Crew management
  • Procurement
  • Accounting
  • ERP systems
  • Payroll

Both cover

  • Classification societies
  • 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

ShipNet

Nothing recorded yet. See the ShipNet review.

Pricing, plan by plan

NAVTOR

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

ShipNet

$400/month
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Technical management
    • Crewing
    • Procurement

Which should you pick?

Choose NAVTOR if

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

Choose ShipNet if

  • You need technical management.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want crew management.
ShipNet review

Questions people ask

Is NAVTOR or ShipNet better?
Neither clearly leads. NAVTOR starts at $200/month and ShipNet at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NAVTOR or ShipNet?
NAVTOR starts at $200/month and ShipNet at $400/month.
Does NAVTOR or ShipNet run on more platforms?
NAVTOR runs on Web. ShipNet runs on Web, Windows.
What can NAVTOR do that ShipNet cannot?
NAVTOR covers Digital chart services, Passage planning, Compliance management, Fleet monitoring. ShipNet covers Technical management, Crew management, Procurement, Accounting. Both handle Classification societies, 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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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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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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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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