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ShipNet vs Verizon Connect

ShipNet logo

ShipNet

Maritime

Complete ship management software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Verizon Connect logo

Verizon Connect

Fleet Management

See clearly. Act quickly. Drive change.

From
$40/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ShipNet no pricing information published online; Verizon Connect no transparent pricing published; requires contacting sales representatives
  • They diverge on capability: ShipNet covers Technical management, Verizon Connect covers Real-time GPS tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ShipNet and Verizon Connect actually diverge.

Attributes where ShipNet and Verizon Connect differ
AttributeShipNetVerizon Connect
Starting price$400/month$40/month
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android, Api
CategoryMaritimeFleet Management
Founded19842018

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 ShipNet

  • Technical management
  • Crew management
  • Procurement
  • Accounting
  • Payroll
  • Classification societies
  • Web support
  • Windows support

Only in Verizon Connect

  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Route optimization
  • Driver behavior monitoring
  • ELD/HOS compliance
  • IFTA reporting
  • Fuel management
  • Maintenance alerts
  • Dispatch management

Both cover

  • ERP systems

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 Verizon Connect
  • Profitability tracking across vessel operations and charteringnot Verizon Connect
  • Technical asset management and vessel maintenance schedulingnot Verizon Connect
  • Commercial voyage and chartering operations managementnot Verizon Connect
  • Marine financial accounting and reporting integrationnot Verizon Connect
  • Dry docking and vessel maintenance project managementnot Verizon Connect

Verizon Connect

  • Fleet visibilitynot ShipNet
  • Route optimizationnot ShipNet
  • Compliance managementnot ShipNet
  • Driver safetynot ShipNet
  • Cost reductionnot 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

Verizon Connect

  • No transparent pricing published; requires contacting sales representatives
  • No free trial or freemium option mentioned
  • No feature-specific or a la carte pricing breakdown
  • Vague ROI claims without implementation cost or timeline details

Pricing, plan by plan

ShipNet

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

Verizon Connect

$40/month
  • Reveal$40/month
    • GPS tracking
    • Trip history
    • Geofencing
  • Reveal Plus$60/month
    • Everything in Reveal
    • ELD compliance
    • IFTA reporting
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full platform access
    • Video telematics
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose ShipNet if

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

Choose Verizon Connect if

  • You need real-time gps tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want route optimization.

Questions people ask

Is ShipNet or Verizon Connect better?
Neither clearly leads. ShipNet starts at $400/month and Verizon Connect at $40/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ShipNet or Verizon Connect?
ShipNet starts at $400/month and Verizon Connect at $40/month.
Does ShipNet or Verizon Connect run on more platforms?
ShipNet runs on Web, Windows. Verizon Connect runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
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 Verizon Connect is typically brought in for.
What can ShipNet do that Verizon Connect cannot?
ShipNet covers Technical management, Crew management, Procurement, Accounting. Verizon Connect covers Real-time GPS tracking, Route optimization, Driver behavior monitoring, ELD/HOS compliance. Both handle ERP systems.

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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Verizon Connect: How much does Verizon Connect cost?

Verizon Connect does not publish pricing on its website. Contact sales at (866) 844-2235 or request a callback for a custom quote. Plans are tailored to Small Business, Mid Market (50+ vehicles), and Enterprise.

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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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Verizon Connect: Does Verizon Connect offer a free trial?

The website does not mention a free trial or freemium option. Contact sales directly to inquire about trial availability.

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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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Verizon Connect: What payment options are available?

Payment options and billing terms are not disclosed on the public website. Contact Verizon Connect sales to discuss custom payment arrangements for your organization's needs.

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