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S&P Global Maritime vs Vizion

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S&P Global Maritime

Maritime

Maritime intelligence and analytics

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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: S&P Global Maritime pricing is not publicly disclosed, requiring direct contact with S&P Global for quotes; 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: S&P Global Maritime covers Vessel database, Vizion covers Universal carrier API.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which S&P Global Maritime and Vizion actually diverge.

Attributes where S&P Global Maritime and Vizion differ
AttributeS&P Global MaritimeVizion
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelUnknownusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, DesktopApi
Founded18602018

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 S&P Global Maritime

  • Vessel database
  • Ship valuations
  • Company intelligence
  • Market analytics
  • API
  • Excel add-in
  • Data feeds
  • Web support

Only in Vizion

  • Universal carrier API
  • Real-time updates
  • Milestone tracking
  • Webhooks
  • REST API
  • Webhooks
  • SDKs

Both cover

  • Api support

What people use each for

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

S&P Global Maritime

No use cases recorded yet. See the S&P Global Maritime review.

Vizion

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

Where each one falls short

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

S&P Global Maritime

  • Pricing is not publicly disclosed, requiring direct contact with S&P Global for quotes
  • Subscription model can be costly for small to medium-sized shipping operations

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

S&P Global Maritime

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the S&P Global Maritime review.

Vizion

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

Which should you pick?

Choose S&P Global Maritime if

  • You need vessel database.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want ship valuations.
S&P Global Maritime 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 S&P Global Maritime or Vizion better?
Neither clearly leads. S&P Global Maritime starts at On request and Vizion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, S&P Global Maritime or Vizion?
Vizion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for S&P Global Maritime and Free for Vizion.
Does S&P Global Maritime or Vizion run on more platforms?
S&P Global Maritime runs on Web, Desktop. Vizion runs on Api.
Can I use Vizion for free?
Yes. Vizion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. S&P Global Maritime starts at On request.
What can S&P Global Maritime do that Vizion cannot?
S&P Global Maritime covers Vessel database, Ship valuations, Company intelligence, Market analytics. Vizion covers Universal carrier API, Real-time updates, Milestone tracking, Webhooks. Both handle Api support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

S&P Global Maritime: What data does S&P Global Maritime Sea-web provide?

Sea-web is a comprehensive maritime reference database with over 600 data fields on more than 220,000 ships of 100 GT and above, including information on ships, companies, builders, ports, movements, fixtures, casualties, performance, and security.

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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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S&P Global Maritime: Does S&P Global Maritime track shipping rates?

Yes, S&P Global provides over 765 meticulously assessed freight rate assessments across containers, tankers, dry freight, dry bulk, and marine fuels with real-time and historical data.

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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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