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Kpler vs Shone

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Kpler

Maritime

Commodity market intelligence platform

From
$2500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Shone

Maritime

AI-powered autonomous shipping technology

From
$3000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kpler no self-serve signup; access requires requesting a demo or contacting sales; Shone shone Automation was acquired by Bedrock Ocean Exploration in April 2022 and the product is no longer sold under the Shone name
  • They diverge on capability: Kpler covers Cargo flow tracking, Shone covers Autonomous navigation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kpler and Shone actually diverge.

Attributes where Kpler and Shone differ
AttributeKplerShone
Starting price$2500/month$3000/month
PlatformsWeb, API, iOS, AndroidMaritime vessels
Founded20142017

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 Kpler

  • Cargo flow tracking
  • Trade analytics
  • Price forecasting
  • Fleet intelligence
  • API
  • Excel add-in
  • Trading platforms
  • Api support

Only in Shone

  • Autonomous navigation
  • Collision avoidance
  • Sensor fusion
  • Decision support
  • Bridge systems
  • ECDIS
  • Radar
  • AIS

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Kpler

  • Global oil and LNG cargo tracking with real-time vessel monitoringnot Shone
  • Dry bulk commodity intelligence for agricultural and metals marketsnot Shone
  • Supply chain forecasting with 15-day predictive flow windowsnot Shone
  • Maritime sanctions and trade compliance risk assessmentnot Shone
  • Port congestion and terminal-level shipping disruption alertsnot Shone

Shone

No use cases recorded yet. See the Shone review.

Where each one falls short

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

Kpler

  • No self-serve signup; access requires requesting a demo or contacting sales
  • No pricing published at any tier on the vendor site
  • Product is split across separately branded terminals (Commodity Terminal, Financial Flows, MarineTraffic), implying separate logins/contracts

Shone

  • Shone Automation was acquired by Bedrock Ocean Exploration in April 2022 and the product is no longer sold under the Shone name
  • shone.io no longer resolves

Pricing, plan by plan

Kpler

$2500/month
  • Professional$2500/month
    • Real-time cargo tracking
    • Trade flow analytics
    • API access

Shone

$3000/month
  • Professional$8000/month
    • Autonomous navigation
    • Collision avoidance
    • Bridge integration

Which should you pick?

Choose Kpler if

  • You need cargo flow tracking.
  • You work on Web, API, iOS, Android.
  • You also want trade analytics.
Kpler review

Choose Shone if

  • You need autonomous navigation.
  • You work on Maritime vessels.
  • You also want collision avoidance.
Shone review

Questions people ask

Is Kpler or Shone better?
Neither clearly leads. Kpler starts at $2500/month and Shone at $3000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kpler or Shone?
Kpler starts at $2500/month and Shone at $3000/month.
Does Kpler or Shone run on more platforms?
Kpler runs on Web, API, iOS, Android. Shone runs on Maritime vessels.
What is Kpler best used for?
Kpler is most often used for global oil and lng cargo tracking with real-time vessel monitoring, dry bulk commodity intelligence for agricultural and metals markets, supply chain forecasting with 15-day predictive flow windows, maritime sanctions and trade compliance risk assessment. Of those, global oil and lng cargo tracking with real-time vessel monitoring and dry bulk commodity intelligence for agricultural and metals markets are not what Shone is typically brought in for.
What can Kpler do that Shone cannot?
Kpler covers Cargo flow tracking, Trade analytics, Price forecasting, Fleet intelligence. Shone covers Autonomous navigation, Collision avoidance, Sensor fusion, Decision support. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kpler: How much does Kpler charge for real-time market data?

Kpler does not publish pricing on its website. The platform is sold through enterprise contracts to traders, logistics firms, and governments.

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Shone: What does Shone's autonomous technology do?

Shone retrofits ships with autonomous technologies to improve safety, security and crew quality of life. The system provides assistance through situational awareness and course recommendations, which reduces watchkeeper fatigue and helps prevent accidents.

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Kpler: Does Kpler offer a free trial of its platform?

Kpler directs interested users to request a demo on its website. No free trial or freemium tier is mentioned or offered.

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Shone: How does Shone detect surrounding vessels?

Shone's proprietary detection algorithm is based on data gathered from ship sensors including AIS, radar and GPS, with additional cameras installed on board for computer vision capabilities.

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Kpler: What data retention limits apply to Kpler subscriptions?

Kpler provides historical vessel movement data spanning 5+ years and historical trade data since January 1, 2017, but subscription-tier limits are not published.

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