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Samsara vs ShipNet

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Samsara

Fleet Management

The connected operations cloud

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShipNet logo

ShipNet

Maritime

Complete ship management software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Samsara no price is published for any plan; every tier on the plans page offers only a Get pricing button, and no contract length or hardware cost is stated; ShipNet no pricing information published online
  • They diverge on capability: Samsara covers Real-time GPS tracking, ShipNet covers Technical management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Samsara and ShipNet actually diverge.

Attributes where Samsara and ShipNet differ
AttributeSamsaraShipNet
Starting priceOn request$400/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Windows
CategoryFleet ManagementMaritime
Founded20151984

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Samsara

  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • AI dash cameras
  • ELD compliance
  • IFTA reporting
  • Driver safety coaching
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Fuel efficiency
  • Route optimization

Only in ShipNet

  • Technical management
  • Crew management
  • Procurement
  • Accounting
  • ERP systems
  • Payroll
  • Classification societies
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Samsara

  • Real time GPS tracking of vehicle location and engine healthnot ShipNet
  • AI dash cameras with in cab driver coaching and safety alertsnot ShipNet
  • Trailer and powered equipment tracking for asset recoverynot ShipNet
  • Fleet maintenance planning and fuel usage analysisnot ShipNet

ShipNet

  • Fleet operations and compliance management for shipping companiesnot Samsara
  • Profitability tracking across vessel operations and charteringnot Samsara
  • Technical asset management and vessel maintenance schedulingnot Samsara
  • Commercial voyage and chartering operations managementnot Samsara
  • Marine financial accounting and reporting integrationnot Samsara
  • Dry docking and vessel maintenance project managementnot Samsara

Where each one falls short

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

Samsara

  • No price is published for any plan; every tier on the plans page offers only a Get pricing button, and no contract length or hardware cost is stated
  • Safety, Telematics and Equipment tracking are sold as separate plan families, so a fleet needing all three buys three plans
  • Weather risk visibility and the 30 plus risk detections with context and patterns require Safety Enterprise rather than Safety Premier
  • AI fuel lifecycle insights, TMS integrations and route performance tools require Telematics Enterprise rather than Telematics Premier
  • Proactive maintenance tools and real time diagnostics for trailers and equipment require Advanced Tracking rather than Standard Visibility

ShipNet

  • No pricing information published online
  • Requires demo request to obtain pricing details
  • Targets large shipping operators with 150+ customers globally

Pricing, plan by plan

Samsara

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Samsara review.

ShipNet

$400/month
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Technical management
    • Crewing
    • Procurement

Which should you pick?

Choose Samsara if

  • You need real-time gps tracking.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want ai dash cameras.
Samsara review

Choose ShipNet if

  • You need technical management.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want crew management.
ShipNet review

Questions people ask

Is Samsara or ShipNet better?
Neither clearly leads. Samsara starts at On request and ShipNet at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Samsara or ShipNet?
Samsara starts at On request and ShipNet at $400/month.
Does Samsara or ShipNet run on more platforms?
Samsara runs on Web, Mobile. ShipNet runs on Web, Windows.
What is Samsara best used for?
Samsara is most often used for real time gps tracking of vehicle location and engine health, ai dash cameras with in cab driver coaching and safety alerts, trailer and powered equipment tracking for asset recovery, fleet maintenance planning and fuel usage analysis. Of those, real time gps tracking of vehicle location and engine health and ai dash cameras with in cab driver coaching and safety alerts are not what ShipNet is typically brought in for.
What can Samsara do that ShipNet cannot?
Samsara covers Real-time GPS tracking, AI dash cameras, ELD compliance, IFTA reporting. ShipNet covers Technical management, Crew management, Procurement, Accounting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Samsara: How much does Samsara cost?

Samsara does not publish pricing online. Pricing is customized based on fleet size and specific operational needs. Contact sales to discuss your requirements and receive a quote.

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ShipNet: How much does Shipnet cost?

Shipnet does not publish pricing on their website. Interested customers must request a demo to receive pricing information from their sales team.

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Samsara: Does Samsara pricing scale by fleet size?

Yes, Samsara pricing scales based on fleet size with tiers for 1-5 vehicles, 6-29, 30-499, 500-4999, and 5000+ assets. Specific rates for each tier are not disclosed online.

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ShipNet: Who uses Shipnet?

Shipnet serves over 150 shipping companies across 31 countries, including major operators like Golar LNG, Wilson, and COSCO Shipping. The platform is described as built by mariners for mariners.

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Samsara: How can I get Samsara pricing information?

To obtain pricing, use the 'Talk to sales' button on Samsara's website or visit their pricing page. The sales team will discuss your operational needs and provide a customized quote.

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ShipNet: What modules does Shipnet offer?

Shipnet provides eight integrated solution modules: Safety, Technical, Analytics, Commercial, Financial, Procurement, Dry Docking, and Shipnet ONE for unified ecosystem management.

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Samsara: Does Samsara offer a free trial?

No free trial is mentioned on Samsara's available pages. Contact the sales team to discuss evaluation options and pricing for your fleet.

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