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Sea-Intelligence vs StormGlass

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Sea-Intelligence

Maritime

Container shipping market analysis

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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StormGlass

Maritime

Global weather data API for maritime

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only StormGlass has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Sea-Intelligence no pricing information published on website; StormGlass the free tier allows 10 API requests per day and is not licensed for commercial use
  • They diverge on capability: Sea-Intelligence covers Schedule reliability tracking, StormGlass covers Marine weather data.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Sea-Intelligence and StormGlass differ
AttributeSea-IntelligenceStormGlass
Starting price$300/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebApi
Founded20102017

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 Sea-Intelligence

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

Only in StormGlass

  • Marine weather data
  • Wave forecasts
  • Tide data
  • Historical weather
  • REST API
  • Webhooks
  • SDKs
  • Api support

What people use each for

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

Sea-Intelligence

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

StormGlass

  • Pulling marine weather and sea state forecasts into a vessel routing or planning toolnot Sea-Intelligence
  • Adding tide, wave and wind data to a maritime or coastal applicationnot Sea-Intelligence

Where each one falls short

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

Sea-Intelligence

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

StormGlass

  • The free tier allows 10 API requests per day and is not licensed for commercial use
  • Commercial use and any support at all start at the Medium plan, 49 euros a month
  • The Small plan at 19 euros a month has no support and no commercial licence
  • Request allowances are daily rather than monthly, so a burst of traffic cannot borrow against a quiet week

Pricing, plan by plan

Sea-Intelligence

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

StormGlass

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 10 requests per day
    • All weather parameters
    • Not for commercial use
  • Small$19/month
    • 500 requests per day
    • All weather parameters
    • 10% annual discount available
  • Medium$49/month
    • 5000 requests per day
    • All weather parameters
    • Full support
  • Large$129/month
    • 25000 requests per day
    • All weather parameters
    • Full support

Which should you pick?

Choose Sea-Intelligence if

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

Choose StormGlass if

  • You need marine weather data.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Api.
  • You also want wave forecasts.
StormGlass review

Questions people ask

Is Sea-Intelligence or StormGlass better?
Neither clearly leads. Sea-Intelligence starts at $300/month and StormGlass at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Sea-Intelligence or StormGlass?
StormGlass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $300/month for Sea-Intelligence and Free for StormGlass.
Does Sea-Intelligence or StormGlass run on more platforms?
Sea-Intelligence runs on Web. StormGlass runs on Api.
Can I use StormGlass for free?
Yes. StormGlass has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sea-Intelligence starts at $300/month.
What is Sea-Intelligence best used for?
Sea-Intelligence is most often used for forecasting freight rates and capacity across 19 major container trade lanes, benchmarking carrier schedule reliability against 12,000+ monthly vessel arrivals, monitoring macro-economics and supply-demand shifts weekly for decision-making, planning logistics operations based on actual vessel deployment schedules. Of those, forecasting freight rates and capacity across 19 major container trade lanes and benchmarking carrier schedule reliability against 12,000+ monthly vessel arrivals are not what StormGlass is typically brought in for.
What can Sea-Intelligence do that StormGlass cannot?
Sea-Intelligence covers Schedule reliability tracking, Market analysis, Capacity reports, Benchmarking. StormGlass covers Marine weather data, Wave forecasts, Tide data, Historical weather.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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StormGlass: Is there a free tier available?

Yes, Stormglass offers a free plan with 10 API requests per day, including all weather parameters, but it is not permitted for commercial use.

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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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StormGlass: What does the Medium plan include?

The Medium plan costs 49 EUR per month and includes 5000 daily requests, all weather parameters, and full support for commercial use.

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StormGlass: Is annual billing available?

Yes, a 10% discount is available when paying annually on Small, Medium, and Large plans.

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