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Omnitracs vs ShipNet

Omnitracs logo

Omnitracs

Fleet Management

Fleet management and compliance for commercial trucking

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShipNet logo

ShipNet

Maritime

Complete ship management software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Omnitracs built for commercial trucking; light-vehicle and service fleets find it heavier than needed; ShipNet no pricing information published online
  • They diverge on capability: Omnitracs covers Electronic logging, ShipNet covers Technical management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Omnitracs and ShipNet actually diverge.

Attributes where Omnitracs and ShipNet differ
AttributeOmnitracsShipNet
Starting priceOn request$400/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, In-cab devicesWeb, Windows
CategoryFleet ManagementMaritime
FoundedUnknown1984

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Omnitracs

  • Electronic logging
  • Dispatch and routing
  • Driver workflow
  • Compliance reporting

Only in ShipNet

  • Technical management
  • Crew management
  • Procurement
  • Accounting
  • ERP systems
  • Payroll
  • Classification societies
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Omnitracs

  • Commercial carriers where hours-of-service compliance is a legal exposurenot ShipNet
  • Freight operations needing dispatch and driver workflow in one systemnot ShipNet
  • Fleets preparing for DOT auditsnot ShipNet

ShipNet

  • Fleet operations and compliance management for shipping companiesnot Omnitracs
  • Profitability tracking across vessel operations and charteringnot Omnitracs
  • Technical asset management and vessel maintenance schedulingnot Omnitracs
  • Commercial voyage and chartering operations managementnot Omnitracs
  • Marine financial accounting and reporting integrationnot Omnitracs
  • Dry docking and vessel maintenance project managementnot Omnitracs

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Omnitracs

  • Built for commercial trucking; light-vehicle and service fleets find it heavier than needed
  • Quote-only pricing with no published rates
  • The platform carries a long history and the interface shows it against newer competitors
  • In-cab hardware means installation and a multi-year commitment

ShipNet

  • No pricing information published online
  • Requires demo request to obtain pricing details
  • Targets large shipping operators with 150+ customers globally

Pricing, plan by plan

Omnitracs

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Omnitracs review.

ShipNet

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Omnitracs if

  • You need electronic logging.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, In-cab devices.
  • You also want dispatch and routing.
Omnitracs review

Choose ShipNet if

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

Questions people ask

Is Omnitracs or ShipNet better?
Neither clearly leads. Omnitracs starts at On request and ShipNet at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Omnitracs or ShipNet?
Omnitracs starts at On request and ShipNet at $400/month.
Does Omnitracs or ShipNet run on more platforms?
Omnitracs runs on Web, iOS, Android, In-cab devices. ShipNet runs on Web, Windows.
What is Omnitracs best used for?
Omnitracs is most often used for commercial carriers where hours-of-service compliance is a legal exposure, freight operations needing dispatch and driver workflow in one system, fleets preparing for dot audits. Of those, commercial carriers where hours-of-service compliance is a legal exposure and freight operations needing dispatch and driver workflow in one system are not what ShipNet is typically brought in for.
What can Omnitracs do that ShipNet cannot?
Omnitracs covers Electronic logging, Dispatch and routing, Driver workflow, Compliance reporting. ShipNet covers Technical management, Crew management, Procurement, Accounting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Omnitracs: What does Omnitracs cost?

Quoted per fleet with hardware, and not published.

ShipNet: How much does Shipnet cost?

Shipnet does not publish pricing on their website. Interested customers must request a demo to receive pricing information from their sales team.

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Omnitracs: Who is it for?

Commercial trucking, where hours-of-service compliance and DOT audit exposure are the driving concerns. Service fleets are usually better served elsewhere.

ShipNet: Who uses Shipnet?

Shipnet serves over 150 shipping companies across 31 countries, including major operators like Golar LNG, Wilson, and COSCO Shipping. The platform is described as built by mariners for mariners.

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Omnitracs: Is it just ELD?

No. Electronic logging is central, but it also covers dispatch, routing and in-cab driver workflow.

ShipNet: What modules does Shipnet offer?

Shipnet provides eight integrated solution modules: Safety, Technical, Analytics, Commercial, Financial, Procurement, Dry Docking, and Shipnet ONE for unified ecosystem management.

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