Software · head to head
ORBCOMM vs ChartCo
The short version
- Each has a real cost: ORBCOMM satellite latency of approximately 600 milliseconds limits real-time applications; ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
- They diverge on capability: ORBCOMM covers Satellite tracking, ChartCo covers Chart management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ORBCOMM and ChartCo actually diverge.
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 ORBCOMM
- Satellite tracking
- Container monitoring
- Cold chain monitoring
- Fleet telematics
- TMS systems
- ERP platforms
- Warehouse management
- Api support
Only in ChartCo
- Chart management
- Publication updates
- Compliance tracking
- Fleet administration
- ECDIS
- Fleet management systems
- Procurement
- Windows support
Both cover
- Web support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
ORBCOMM
- Satellite latency of approximately 600 milliseconds limits real-time applications
- Higher cost per message compared to terrestrial cellular IoT solutions
- Coverage remains near-global rather than fully global in all remote regions
ChartCo
- Requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
- High cost for maritime-specific software
Pricing, plan by plan
ORBCOMM
$25/month- Fleet Manager$99/month
- Real-time tracking
- Geofencing
- Reporting
ChartCo
$300/month- OneOcean$600/month
- Chart management
- Publications
- Compliance tracking
Which should you pick?
Choose ORBCOMM if
- You need satellite tracking.
- You work on Satellite, Web.
- You also want container monitoring.
Choose ChartCo if
- You need chart management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want publication updates.
Questions people ask
- Is ORBCOMM or ChartCo better?
- Neither clearly leads. ORBCOMM starts at $25/month and ChartCo at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ORBCOMM or ChartCo?
- ORBCOMM starts at $25/month and ChartCo at $300/month.
- Does ORBCOMM or ChartCo run on more platforms?
- ORBCOMM runs on Satellite, Web. ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop.
- What can ORBCOMM do that ChartCo cannot?
- ORBCOMM covers Satellite tracking, Container monitoring, Cold chain monitoring, Fleet telematics. ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ORBCOMM: What is ORBCOMM's satellite coverage?
ORBCOMM's OGx service provides nearly global coverage across over 160 countries using a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites for two-way messaging and IoT data services.
SourceChartCo: 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.
ORBCOMM: How does satellite IoT compare to cellular connectivity?
ORBCOMM satellite offers immunity from cellular blind spots, network outages, congestion, and weather-related disruptions. However, satellite connectivity introduces approximately 600 milliseconds of round-trip latency.
SourceChartCo: 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.
ORBCOMM: What can ORBCOMM monitor in containers?
ORBCOMM's CT 1010 device provides sensor-based monitoring for container fire detection, unauthorized access alerts, damage detection, and asset visibility, with real-time satellite-based tracking.
SourceChartCo: 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.