Software · head to head
Q88 vs ChartCo
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Q88 the Internet Archive's capture of Q88 LLC's corporate homepage on 19 February 2016 stated Q88.com had 75% of the world-wide tanker industry onboard and served over 1,000 clients across four named products (Q88.com, Q88Dry.com, Milbros.com, Q88VMS.com), with no price figure published for any; this is a 2016 capture and figures are dated.; ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
- They diverge on capability: Q88 covers Vessel questionnaires, ChartCo covers Chart management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Q88 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 Q88
- Vessel questionnaires
- Vetting support
- Documentation management
- Oil major systems
- Chartering platforms
- Fleet management
- Api support
Only in ChartCo
- Chart management
- Publication updates
- Fleet administration
- ECDIS
- Fleet management systems
- Procurement
- Windows support
Both cover
- Compliance tracking
- Web support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Q88
- The Internet Archive's capture of Q88 LLC's corporate homepage on 19 February 2016 stated Q88.com had 75% of the world-wide tanker industry onboard and served over 1,000 clients across four named products (Q88.com, Q88Dry.com, Milbros.com, Q88VMS.com), with no price figure published for any; this is a 2016 capture and figures are dated.
ChartCo
- Requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
- High cost for maritime-specific software
Pricing, plan by plan
Q88
$200/month- Vessel Manager$500/month
- Q88 questionnaires
- Vessel profiles
- Documentation
ChartCo
$300/month- OneOcean$600/month
- Chart management
- Publications
- Compliance tracking
Which should you pick?
Choose Q88 if
- You need vessel questionnaires.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want vetting support.
Choose ChartCo if
- You need chart management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want publication updates.
Questions people ask
- Is Q88 or ChartCo better?
- Neither clearly leads. Q88 starts at $200/month and ChartCo at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Q88 or ChartCo?
- Q88 starts at $200/month and ChartCo at $300/month.
- Does Q88 or ChartCo run on more platforms?
- Q88 runs on Web, Api. ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop.
- What can Q88 do that ChartCo cannot?
- Q88 covers Vessel questionnaires, Vetting support, Documentation management, Oil major systems. ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Fleet administration, ECDIS. Both handle Compliance tracking, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ChartCo: 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.
ChartCo: 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.
ChartCo: 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.