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project44 vs VesselFinder

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project44

Maritime

Leading supply chain visibility platform

From
$2500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
VesselFinder logo

VesselFinder

Maritime

Free AIS vessel tracking web site

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only VesselFinder has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: project44 no pricing published; requires demo and direct sales contact to discuss costs; VesselFinder aPI access is billed in credits, and a satellite AIS position costs 10 credits against 1 for a terrestrial position
  • They diverge on capability: project44 covers AI ETAs, VesselFinder covers Vessel database.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which project44 and VesselFinder actually diverge.

Attributes where project44 and VesselFinder differ
Attributeproject44VesselFinder
Starting price$2500/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20142011

Identical on both: 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

  • AI ETAs
  • Exception management
  • Carrier performance
  • SAP TM
  • Oracle
  • Blue Yonder
  • Descartes
  • Api support

Only in VesselFinder

  • Vessel database
  • Port information
  • Weather overlay
  • API access
  • Mobile apps

Both cover

  • Real-time tracking
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

project44

  • Shipment visibility and trackingnot VesselFinder
  • Supply chain visibility platformnot VesselFinder
  • Logistics monitoringnot VesselFinder

VesselFinder

  • Tracking vessel positions and voyages from AIS datanot project44
  • Pulling ship positions and particulars into a logistics or chartering system over an APInot project44

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

VesselFinder

  • API access is billed in credits, and a satellite AIS position costs 10 credits against 1 for a terrestrial position
  • Credits expire 12 months after purchase
  • Credit packs start at 330 EUR for 10,000 credits, excluding VAT
  • Tracking a vessel outside terrestrial AIS range multiplies the cost of every position tenfold, so open ocean coverage is the expensive case rather than the standard one

Pricing, plan by plan

project44

$2500/month
  • Intelligence$6000/month
    • AI-powered ETAs
    • Exception management
    • Analytics

VesselFinder

Free
  • Basic$4.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Extended history
    • Fleet monitoring

Which should you pick?

Choose project44 if

  • You need ai etas.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want exception management.
project44 review

Choose VesselFinder if

  • You need vessel database.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want port information.
VesselFinder review

Questions people ask

Is project44 or VesselFinder better?
Neither clearly leads. project44 starts at $2500/month and VesselFinder at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, project44 or VesselFinder?
VesselFinder has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2500/month for project44 and Free for VesselFinder.
Does project44 or VesselFinder run on more platforms?
project44 runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. VesselFinder runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use VesselFinder for free?
Yes. VesselFinder has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. project44 starts at $2500/month.
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 VesselFinder is typically brought in for.
What can project44 do that VesselFinder cannot?
project44 covers AI ETAs, Exception management, Carrier performance, SAP TM. VesselFinder covers Vessel database, Port information, Weather overlay, API access. Both handle Real-time tracking, Web support, Ios support, Android 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.

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VesselFinder: What are the main pricing tiers for VesselFinder?

VesselFinder offers four tiers: Free (no cost), Basic (4 dollars per month), Premium (34 dollars per month), and Satellite (139 dollars per month).

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project44: 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.

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VesselFinder: What does the Free plan include?

The Free plan provides terrestrial coverage, 1-day track history, a 10-ship fleet capacity, and 100 route planner uses.

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VesselFinder: What tracking capabilities come with the Satellite plan?

The Satellite plan includes both satellite and terrestrial coverage, 90-day track history, 2,000-ship fleet capacity, terminal and berth data, proximity event alerts, and ETA prediction.

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VesselFinder: Do subscriptions automatically renew?

No, subscriptions do not renew automatically. Users receive reminder notifications one week before expiration.

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VesselFinder: Do the listed prices include VAT?

No, the prices displayed do not include VAT. Payment options include bank transfers and credit or debit cards processed online.

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