Software · head to head
Terminal49 vs ChartCo
The short version
- Only Terminal49 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Terminal49 aPI access and webhooks start at the Essential plan; ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
- They diverge on capability: Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, ChartCo covers Chart management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Terminal49 and ChartCo actually diverge.
| Attribute | Terminal49 | ChartCo |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $300/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Api | Web, Desktop |
| Founded | 2019 | 1998 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Terminal49
- Automated tracking
- Terminal appointments
- Demurrage alerts
- Customer portals
- TMS platforms
- Carrier websites
- Terminal systems
- Api support
Only in ChartCo
- Chart management
- Publication updates
- Compliance tracking
- Fleet administration
- ECDIS
- Fleet management systems
- Procurement
- Windows support
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Terminal49
- Tracking ocean containers and shipments across carriers and terminalsnot ChartCo
- Feeding container milestones into an internal system over an APInot ChartCo
ChartCo
No use cases recorded yet. See the ChartCo review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Terminal49
- API access and webhooks start at the Essential plan
- The free plan is limited to 3 users and 50 document credits
- The Lite and Complete plans require an annual contract
- No plan above the free tier publishes a price, so every paid tier requires contacting sales
ChartCo
- Requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
- High cost for maritime-specific software
Pricing, plan by plan
Terminal49
Free- Pro$299/month
- Unlimited tracking
- Terminal data
- API access
ChartCo
$300/month- OneOcean$600/month
- Chart management
- Publications
- Compliance tracking
Which should you pick?
Choose Terminal49 if
- You need automated tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want terminal appointments.
Choose ChartCo if
- You need chart management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want publication updates.
Questions people ask
- Is Terminal49 or ChartCo better?
- Neither clearly leads. Terminal49 starts at Free and ChartCo at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Terminal49 or ChartCo?
- Terminal49 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Terminal49 and $300/month for ChartCo.
- Does Terminal49 or ChartCo run on more platforms?
- Terminal49 runs on Web, Api. ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop.
- Can I use Terminal49 for free?
- Yes. Terminal49 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ChartCo starts at $300/month.
- What is Terminal49 best used for?
- Terminal49 is most often used for tracking ocean containers and shipments across carriers and terminals, feeding container milestones into an internal system over an api. Of those, tracking ocean containers and shipments across carriers and terminals and feeding container milestones into an internal system over an api are not what ChartCo is typically brought in for.
- What can Terminal49 do that ChartCo cannot?
- Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, Terminal appointments, Demurrage alerts, Customer portals. ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ChartCo: What does ChartCo OneOcean provide?
ChartCo OneOcean is an integrated maritime software platform that combines electronic navigational charts, publications, weather data, and compliance tools for voyage planning and maritime safety.
ChartCo: How many vessels use ChartCo PassageManager?
ChartCo's PassageManager software is used by approximately 6,500 vessels worldwide for passage planning and navigational chart management.
ChartCo: Does ChartCo help with environmental compliance?
Yes, ChartCo OneOcean includes EnviroManager for compliance with MARPOL and regional environmental regulations, helping crews manage waste and minimize discharge risks.