Maritime · head to head
project44 vs Shone
The short version
- Each has a real cost: project44 no pricing published; requires demo and direct sales contact to discuss costs; Shone shone Automation was acquired by Bedrock Ocean Exploration in April 2022 and the product is no longer sold under the Shone name
- They diverge on capability: project44 covers Real-time tracking, Shone covers Autonomous navigation.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which project44 and Shone actually diverge.
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 project44
- Real-time tracking
- AI ETAs
- Exception management
- Carrier performance
- SAP TM
- Oracle
- Blue Yonder
- Descartes
Only in Shone
- Autonomous navigation
- Collision avoidance
- Sensor fusion
- Decision support
- Bridge systems
- ECDIS
- Radar
- AIS
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
project44
- Shipment visibility and trackingnot Shone
- Supply chain visibility platformnot Shone
- Logistics monitoringnot Shone
Shone
No use cases recorded yet. See the Shone review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
project44
- No pricing published; requires demo and direct sales contact to discuss costs
Shone
- Shone Automation was acquired by Bedrock Ocean Exploration in April 2022 and the product is no longer sold under the Shone name
- shone.io no longer resolves
Pricing, plan by plan
project44
$2500/month- Intelligence$6000/month
- AI-powered ETAs
- Exception management
- Analytics
Shone
$3000/month- Professional$8000/month
- Autonomous navigation
- Collision avoidance
- Bridge integration
Which should you pick?
Choose project44 if
- You need real-time tracking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want ai etas.
Choose Shone if
- You need autonomous navigation.
- You work on Maritime vessels.
- You also want collision avoidance.
Questions people ask
- Is project44 or Shone better?
- Neither clearly leads. project44 starts at $2500/month and Shone at $3000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, project44 or Shone?
- project44 starts at $2500/month and Shone at $3000/month.
- Does project44 or Shone run on more platforms?
- project44 runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Shone runs on Maritime vessels.
- What is project44 best used for?
- project44 is most often used for shipment visibility and tracking, supply chain visibility platform, logistics monitoring. Of those, shipment visibility and tracking and supply chain visibility platform are not what Shone is typically brought in for.
- What can project44 do that Shone cannot?
- project44 covers Real-time tracking, AI ETAs, Exception management, Carrier performance. Shone covers Autonomous navigation, Collision avoidance, Sensor fusion, Decision support. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
project44: How much does project44 cost?
project44 does not display pricing on its website. Prospective customers must contact the company or request a demo to receive pricing information and discuss specific business needs.
SourceShone: What does Shone's autonomous technology do?
Shone retrofits ships with autonomous technologies to improve safety, security and crew quality of life. The system provides assistance through situational awareness and course recommendations, which reduces watchkeeper fatigue and helps prevent accidents.
Sourceproject44: How can I request a project44 demo?
Visit the project44 website and select 'Get a demo' or 'Contact Us' to arrange a demonstration and pricing discussion with the sales team.
SourceShone: How does Shone detect surrounding vessels?
Shone's proprietary detection algorithm is based on data gathered from ship sensors including AIS, radar and GPS, with additional cameras installed on board for computer vision capabilities.
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