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Shone vs Vizion

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Shone

Maritime

AI-powered autonomous shipping technology

From
$3000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Vizion logo

Vizion

Maritime

Container tracking API for developers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Vizion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Shone shone Automation was acquired by Bedrock Ocean Exploration in April 2022 and the product is no longer sold under the Shone name; 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: Shone covers Autonomous navigation, Vizion covers Universal carrier API.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Shone and Vizion actually diverge.

Attributes where Shone and Vizion differ
AttributeShoneVizion
Starting price$3000/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsMaritime vesselsApi
Founded20172018

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 Shone

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

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.

Shone

No use cases recorded yet. See the Shone review.

Vizion

  • Pulling standardised ocean container tracking events into an ERP or TMSnot Shone
  • Monitoring port performance and vessel activity across trade lanesnot Shone
  • Tracking supplier shipments and trade flows for supply chain planningnot Shone

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Shone

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

Vizion

Free
  • Growth$500/month
    • 10,000 containers
    • All carriers
    • Webhooks

Which should you pick?

Choose Shone if

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

Choose Vizion if

  • You need universal carrier api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Api.
  • You also want real-time updates.
Vizion review

Questions people ask

Is Shone or Vizion better?
Neither clearly leads. Shone starts at $3000/month and Vizion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shone or Vizion?
Vizion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $3000/month for Shone and Free for Vizion.
Does Shone or Vizion run on more platforms?
Shone runs on Maritime vessels. Vizion runs on Api.
Can I use Vizion for free?
Yes. Vizion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Shone starts at $3000/month.
What can Shone do that Vizion cannot?
Shone covers Autonomous navigation, Collision avoidance, Sensor fusion, Decision support. Vizion covers Universal carrier API, Real-time updates, Milestone tracking, Webhooks.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Vizion: 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.

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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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Vizion: 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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