Software · head to head
NAVTOR vs Voyager Worldwide
Voyager Worldwide
Software
Digital maritime solutions for navigation
- From
- $250/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: NAVTOR specialized product focused only on maritime industry, not suitable for other domains; Voyager Worldwide limited flexibility in document handling and workflow updates according to user feedback
- They diverge on capability: NAVTOR covers Digital chart services, Voyager Worldwide covers Chart management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which NAVTOR and Voyager Worldwide actually diverge.
| Attribute | NAVTOR | Voyager Worldwide |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $200/month | $250/month |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Desktop |
| Founded | 2011 | 2012 |
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
- Compliance management
- Fleet monitoring
- Classification societies
Only in Voyager Worldwide
- Chart management
- Compliance tracking
- Publication management
- Procurement systems
Both cover
- Passage planning
- ECDIS systems
- Fleet management
- 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.
NAVTOR
- Specialized product focused only on maritime industry, not suitable for other domains
- Requires subscription to PRIMAR or IC-ENC chart sources
Voyager Worldwide
- Limited flexibility in document handling and workflow updates according to user feedback
- Requires understanding of ECDIS systems and electronic chart procedures
- Pricing not publicly disclosed, requiring direct contact for quotation
- Integration primarily limited to maritime-specific systems and ERP platforms
Pricing, plan by plan
NAVTOR
$200/month- NavStation$500/month
- Digital charts
- Passage planning
- Compliance tools
Voyager Worldwide
$250/month- Voyager Pro$550/month
- Chart services
- Compliance management
- Fleet tools
Which should you pick?
Choose Voyager Worldwide if
- You need chart management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want compliance tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is NAVTOR or Voyager Worldwide better?
- Neither clearly leads. NAVTOR starts at $200/month and Voyager Worldwide at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, NAVTOR or Voyager Worldwide?
- NAVTOR starts at $200/month and Voyager Worldwide at $250/month.
- Does NAVTOR or Voyager Worldwide run on more platforms?
- NAVTOR runs on Web. Voyager Worldwide runs on Web, Desktop.
- What can NAVTOR do that Voyager Worldwide cannot?
- NAVTOR covers Digital chart services, Compliance management, Fleet monitoring, Classification societies. Voyager Worldwide covers Chart management, Compliance tracking, Publication management, Procurement systems. Both handle Passage planning, ECDIS systems, 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.
SourceVoyager Worldwide: What are Voyager Worldwide's main products?
Voyager offers two primary solutions: Voyager Planning Station for onboard passage planning and navigation using electronic charts, and Voyager Fleet Insight, a web-based platform for monitoring voyage status and fleet operations from shore-based operations centers.
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.
SourceVoyager Worldwide: Does Voyager support electronic chart compliance?
Yes. Voyager is fully compliant with ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) requirements and offers Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) through the Admiralty Vector Chart Service (AVCS), which provides over 15,800 official charts.
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.
SourceVoyager Worldwide: How many vessels use Voyager Worldwide solutions?
More than 11,000 vessels use Voyager solutions, with over 1,100 shipping companies relying on Voyager for improving safety and compliance.
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.
SourceVoyager Worldwide: What happened to Voyager Worldwide?
Voyager Worldwide merged with NAVTOR, a Norwegian maritime technology company, in November 2023. Voyager Worldwide is now a NAVTOR company and continues operating its products under NAVTOR's ownership.
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