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Sea Machines vs ShipNet

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Sea Machines

Maritime

Autonomous vessel control systems

From
$50000/one-time
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: Sea Machines requires hardware fitted to the vessel; the autonomy systems are retrofits or new build installations rather than a software purchase; ShipNet no pricing information published online
  • They diverge on capability: Sea Machines covers Autonomous control, ShipNet covers Technical management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Sea Machines and ShipNet actually diverge.

Attributes where Sea Machines and ShipNet differ
AttributeSea MachinesShipNet
Starting price$50000/one-time$400/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsEmbedded, Web, MobileWeb, Windows
Founded20151984

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Machines

  • Autonomous control
  • Remote operation
  • Collision avoidance
  • Pattern following
  • Vessel systems
  • Communication networks
  • Shore-based control
  • Embedded support

Only in ShipNet

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Sea Machines

  • Intelligent voyage and transit autonomy for workboatsnot ShipNet
  • Pattern autonomy for survey and repetitive route worknot ShipNet
  • Collision avoidance using the AI-ris computer vision sensornot ShipNet
  • Remote command and control of vessels, including in GPS denied environmentsnot ShipNet
  • Fleet management and telemetry through Fleetviewer and the SMLINK APIsnot ShipNet

ShipNet

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

Where each one falls short

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

Sea Machines

  • Requires hardware fitted to the vessel; the autonomy systems are retrofits or new build installations rather than a software purchase
  • Targeted at vessels from 10 to 300 ft, so it does not address the largest commercial tonnage
  • Pricing is not published and is arranged directly with the vendor
  • The SM300-NG is the class-approved unit, so the cheaper SM300-SP does not carry the same approval

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

Sea Machines

$50000/one-time
  • SM300$75000/one-time
    • Autonomous control
    • Collision avoidance
    • Remote operation

ShipNet

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Sea Machines if

  • You need autonomous control.
  • You work on Embedded, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want remote operation.
Sea Machines review

Choose ShipNet if

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

Questions people ask

Is Sea Machines or ShipNet better?
Neither clearly leads. Sea Machines starts at $50000/one-time and ShipNet at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Sea Machines or ShipNet?
Sea Machines starts at $50000/one-time and ShipNet at $400/month.
Does Sea Machines or ShipNet run on more platforms?
Sea Machines runs on Embedded, Web, Mobile. ShipNet runs on Web, Windows.
What is Sea Machines best used for?
Sea Machines is most often used for intelligent voyage and transit autonomy for workboats, pattern autonomy for survey and repetitive route work, collision avoidance using the ai-ris computer vision sensor, remote command and control of vessels, including in gps denied environments. Of those, intelligent voyage and transit autonomy for workboats and pattern autonomy for survey and repetitive route work are not what ShipNet is typically brought in for.
What can Sea Machines do that ShipNet cannot?
Sea Machines covers Autonomous control, Remote operation, Collision avoidance, Pattern following. ShipNet covers Technical management, Crew management, Procurement, Accounting. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Sea Machines: How much does Sea Machines cost?

Pricing is not published. Sea Machines requires customers to contact their sales team directly through the Contact Us link on their website for pricing quotes tailored to specific products and use cases.

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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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Sea Machines: What is the pricing model for Sea Machines products?

Sea Machines offers autonomy systems and software solutions for maritime vessels. Pricing is determined on a per-product basis through direct sales consultation rather than published subscription tiers.

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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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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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