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Orca AI vs Sea-Intelligence

Orca AI logo

Orca AI

Maritime

Computer vision for maritime safety

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sea-Intelligence logo

Sea-Intelligence

Maritime

Container shipping market analysis

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Orca AI requires the SeaPod unit installed on the bridge, so it is a fitted system rather than software a fleet can simply subscribe to; Sea-Intelligence no pricing information published on website
  • They diverge on capability: Orca AI covers Computer vision detection, Sea-Intelligence covers Schedule reliability tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Orca AI and Sea-Intelligence actually diverge.

Attributes where Orca AI and Sea-Intelligence differ
AttributeOrca AISea-Intelligence
Starting price$2000/month$300/month
PlatformsWeb, Maritime HardwareWeb
Founded20182010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime).

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 Orca AI

  • Computer vision detection
  • Navigation assistance
  • Collision avoidance
  • Situational awareness
  • Bridge systems
  • ECDIS
  • Radar systems
  • Embedded support

Only in Sea-Intelligence

  • Schedule reliability tracking
  • Market analysis
  • Capacity reports
  • Benchmarking
  • Data exports
  • Reports

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Orca AI

  • Automated lookout and marine target detection in congested or low visibility watersnot Sea-Intelligence
  • Bridge situational awareness and collision alertingnot Sea-Intelligence
  • Fleet-wide safety compliance monitoring through FleetViewnot Sea-Intelligence
  • Perception for autonomous and unmanned vesselsnot Sea-Intelligence
  • GPS spoofing detection and crew training reviewnot Sea-Intelligence

Sea-Intelligence

  • Forecasting freight rates and capacity across 19 major container trade lanesnot Orca AI
  • Benchmarking carrier schedule reliability against 12,000+ monthly vessel arrivalsnot Orca AI
  • Monitoring macro-economics and supply-demand shifts weekly for decision-makingnot Orca AI
  • Planning logistics operations based on actual vessel deployment schedulesnot Orca AI
  • Tracking transit times and performance metrics across container shipping industrynot Orca AI

Where each one falls short

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

Orca AI

  • Requires the SeaPod unit installed on the bridge, so it is a fitted system rather than software a fleet can simply subscribe to
  • Aimed at commercial fleets, defence and insurers rather than individual vessel owners
  • Pricing is not published and is arranged through the vendor

Sea-Intelligence

  • No pricing information published on website
  • Requires direct contact with company for subscription details
  • Specific report subscription model not publicly described

Pricing, plan by plan

Orca AI

$2000/month
  • Fleet$5000/month
    • AI navigation assistance
    • Object detection
    • Fleet analytics

Sea-Intelligence

$300/month
  • Sunday Spotlight$600/month
    • Weekly analysis
    • Schedule data
    • Benchmarking

Which should you pick?

Choose Orca AI if

  • You need computer vision detection.
  • You work on Web, Maritime Hardware.
  • You also want navigation assistance.
Orca AI review

Choose Sea-Intelligence if

  • You need schedule reliability tracking.
  • You also want market analysis.
Sea-Intelligence review

Questions people ask

Is Orca AI or Sea-Intelligence better?
Neither clearly leads. Orca AI starts at $2000/month and Sea-Intelligence at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Orca AI or Sea-Intelligence?
Orca AI starts at $2000/month and Sea-Intelligence at $300/month.
Does Orca AI or Sea-Intelligence run on more platforms?
Orca AI runs on Web, Maritime Hardware. Sea-Intelligence runs on Web.
What is Orca AI best used for?
Orca AI is most often used for automated lookout and marine target detection in congested or low visibility waters, bridge situational awareness and collision alerting, fleet-wide safety compliance monitoring through fleetview, perception for autonomous and unmanned vessels. Of those, automated lookout and marine target detection in congested or low visibility waters and bridge situational awareness and collision alerting are not what Sea-Intelligence is typically brought in for.
What can Orca AI do that Sea-Intelligence cannot?
Orca AI covers Computer vision detection, Navigation assistance, Collision avoidance, Situational awareness. Sea-Intelligence covers Schedule reliability tracking, Market analysis, Capacity reports, Benchmarking. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Orca AI: What are Orca AI's core capabilities?

Orca AI uses AI-based sensor fusion and computer vision for autonomous maritime navigation. It provides situational awareness for ship navigation, detection of vessels and hazards, and real-time decision support for crew in congested waters and low visibility conditions.

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Sea-Intelligence: How much do Sea-Intelligence reports cost?

Sea-Intelligence does not publish pricing for its reports on its website. Customers must contact the company directly to obtain subscription pricing and availability.

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Orca AI: Has Orca AI powered any commercial autonomous voyages?

Yes, Orca AI powered the world's first commercial autonomous voyage in 2022, demonstrating the viability of autonomous shipping technology at commercial scale.

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Sea-Intelligence: What is Sea-Intelligence's pricing model?

Sea-Intelligence appears to use a custom subscription model for its analytical reports (Global Liner Performance, Sea-Intelligence Sunday Spotlight, Trade Capacity Outlook). Specific pricing requires direct contact.

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Orca AI: What is Orca AI's safety record?

Orca AI's alert system has led to a 54% decrease in close encounter incidents, contributing to enhanced voyage safety and reduced accelerations during voyages.

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