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ShipNet vs Spire Global Maritime

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ShipNet

Maritime

Complete ship management software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Spire Global Maritime logo

Spire Global Maritime

Maritime

Satellite-powered maritime data and analytics

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ShipNet no pricing information published online; Spire Global Maritime now part of Kpler rather than Spire, and spire.com/maritime redirects into the Kpler site
  • They diverge on capability: ShipNet covers Technical management, Spire Global Maritime covers Satellite AIS tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ShipNet and Spire Global Maritime actually diverge.

Attributes where ShipNet and Spire Global Maritime differ
AttributeShipNetSpire Global Maritime
Starting price$400/month$500/month
PlatformsWeb, WindowsApi, Web
Founded19842012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 ShipNet

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

Only in Spire Global Maritime

  • Satellite AIS tracking
  • Global coverage
  • Predictive analytics
  • Dark vessel detection
  • REST API
  • Streaming API
  • AWS S3
  • Snowflake

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ShipNet

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

Spire Global Maritime

  • Satellite and terrestrial AIS vessel trackingnot ShipNet
  • Predicted destinations, ETAs and arrival eventsnot ShipNet
  • Historical AIS going back more than ten yearsnot ShipNet
  • Vessel particulars and ownership lookupsnot ShipNet
  • Sanctions and insurance screening against vessel movementsnot ShipNet

Where each one falls short

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

ShipNet

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

Spire Global Maritime

  • Now part of Kpler rather than Spire, and spire.com/maritime redirects into the Kpler site
  • Pricing is not published
  • Sold as a data feed to be consumed through APIs, Snowflake, NMEA streams or FTP, so it needs engineering work before it is useful

Pricing, plan by plan

ShipNet

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

Spire Global Maritime

$500/month
  • Professional$2000/month
    • Low-latency data
    • Behavior analytics
    • Predictive ETAs

Which should you pick?

Choose ShipNet if

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

Choose Spire Global Maritime if

  • You need satellite ais tracking.
  • You work on Api, Web.
  • You also want global coverage.
Spire Global Maritime review

Questions people ask

Is ShipNet or Spire Global Maritime better?
Neither clearly leads. ShipNet starts at $400/month and Spire Global Maritime at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ShipNet or Spire Global Maritime?
ShipNet starts at $400/month and Spire Global Maritime at $500/month.
Does ShipNet or Spire Global Maritime run on more platforms?
ShipNet runs on Web, Windows. Spire Global Maritime runs on Api, Web.
What is ShipNet best used for?
ShipNet is most often used for fleet operations and compliance management for shipping companies, profitability tracking across vessel operations and chartering, technical asset management and vessel maintenance scheduling, commercial voyage and chartering operations management. Of those, fleet operations and compliance management for shipping companies and profitability tracking across vessel operations and chartering are not what Spire Global Maritime is typically brought in for.
What can ShipNet do that Spire Global Maritime cannot?
ShipNet covers Technical management, Crew management, Procurement, Accounting. Spire Global Maritime covers Satellite AIS tracking, Global coverage, Predictive analytics, Dark vessel detection. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Spire Global Maritime: What maritime data does Spire Global provide?

Spire Global maritime services provide satellite-based vessel tracking and monitoring. The platform offers real-time data on ship locations, movements, and maritime activities for commercial and government use.

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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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Spire Global Maritime: How much does Spire Global Maritime cost?

Spire Global does not publish standard pricing for maritime data services. Pricing is determined based on data access level, update frequency, and specific use case. Customers should contact Spire directly for custom quotes.

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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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Spire Global Maritime: What industries use Spire's maritime data?

Spire Global maritime data serves shipping companies, maritime insurance, government agencies, and maritime research organizations. The service supports vessel tracking, compliance monitoring, and maritime intelligence operations.

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