Maritime · head to head
Sea-Intelligence vs Vizion
The short version
- Only Vizion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Sea-Intelligence no pricing information published on website; Vizion no price is published: the site names a pricing link but shows no per container rate, no plan tier and no minimum, and every route leads to a demo or a sales conversation
- They diverge on capability: Sea-Intelligence covers Schedule reliability tracking, Vizion covers Universal carrier API.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Sea-Intelligence and Vizion actually diverge.
| Attribute | Sea-Intelligence | Vizion |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | usage-based |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Api |
| Founded | 2010 | 2018 |
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 Vizion
- Universal carrier API
- Real-time updates
- Milestone tracking
- Webhooks
- 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 Vizion
- Benchmarking carrier schedule reliability against 12,000+ monthly vessel arrivalsnot Vizion
- Monitoring macro-economics and supply-demand shifts weekly for decision-makingnot Vizion
- Planning logistics operations based on actual vessel deployment schedulesnot Vizion
- Tracking transit times and performance metrics across container shipping industrynot Vizion
Vizion
- Pulling standardised ocean container tracking events into an ERP or TMSnot Sea-Intelligence
- Monitoring port performance and vessel activity across trade lanesnot Sea-Intelligence
- Tracking supplier shipments and trade flows for supply chain planningnot 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
Vizion
- No price is published: the site names a pricing link but shows no per container rate, no plan tier and no minimum, and every route leads to a demo or a sales conversation
- There is no self service signup, so even a small shipper must go through sales to start tracking
- Container tracking, trade intelligence and supply chain optimisation are separate product lines rather than one subscription
Pricing, plan by plan
Sea-Intelligence
$300/month- Sunday Spotlight$600/month
- Weekly analysis
- Schedule data
- Benchmarking
Vizion
Free- Growth$500/month
- 10,000 containers
- All carriers
- Webhooks
Which should you pick?
Choose Sea-Intelligence if
- You need schedule reliability tracking.
- You also want market analysis.
Choose Vizion if
- You need universal carrier api.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Api.
- You also want real-time updates.
Questions people ask
- Is Sea-Intelligence or Vizion better?
- Neither clearly leads. Sea-Intelligence starts at $300/month and Vizion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Sea-Intelligence or Vizion?
- Vizion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $300/month for Sea-Intelligence and Free for Vizion.
- Does Sea-Intelligence or Vizion run on more platforms?
- Sea-Intelligence runs on Web. Vizion runs on Api.
- Can I use Vizion for free?
- Yes. Vizion 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 Vizion is typically brought in for.
- What can Sea-Intelligence do that Vizion cannot?
- Sea-Intelligence covers Schedule reliability tracking, Market analysis, Capacity reports, Benchmarking. Vizion covers Universal carrier API, Real-time updates, Milestone tracking, Webhooks.
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.
SourceVizion: Where can I find Vizion API pricing?
Vizion does not display pricing on their main website. You must schedule a demo or contact their sales team directly to discuss pricing based on your specific use case and company type.
SourceSea-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.
SourceVizion: How does Vizion's pricing model work?
Vizion uses a sales-driven approach where pricing is customized based on your needs as a logistics provider, software company, or beneficial cargo owner.
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