Software · head to head
Terminal49 vs DNV Maritime
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; DNV Maritime pricing not published; all services require custom quotes and sales consultation
- They diverge on capability: Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, DNV Maritime covers Fleet management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Terminal49 and DNV Maritime actually diverge.
| Attribute | Terminal49 | DNV Maritime |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Api | Web, Windows, Api |
| Founded | 2019 | 1864 |
Identical on both: 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
Only in DNV Maritime
- Fleet management
- Planned maintenance
- Compliance tracking
- Document management
- ERP systems
- Procurement
- Classification systems
- Windows support
Both cover
- Web support
- Api 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 DNV Maritime
- Feeding container milestones into an internal system over an APInot DNV Maritime
DNV Maritime
- Maritime vessel classification and certificationnot Terminal49
- Autonomous ship technology assessment and verificationnot Terminal49
- Cybersecurity and software solutions for maritime operationsnot Terminal49
- Fleet compliance and risk management across 160+ years of maritime expertisenot Terminal49
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
DNV Maritime
- Pricing not published; all services require custom quotes and sales consultation
- No published technical specifications or system requirements
- Enterprise-only model; no self-service pricing or standard tier options published
Pricing, plan by plan
Terminal49
Free- Pro$299/month
- Unlimited tracking
- Terminal data
- API access
DNV Maritime
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the DNV Maritime review.
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 DNV Maritime if
- You need fleet management.
- You work on Web, Windows, Api.
- You also want planned maintenance.
Questions people ask
- Is Terminal49 or DNV Maritime better?
- Neither clearly leads. Terminal49 starts at Free and DNV Maritime at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Terminal49 or DNV Maritime?
- Terminal49 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Terminal49 and On request for DNV Maritime.
- Does Terminal49 or DNV Maritime run on more platforms?
- Terminal49 runs on Web, Api. DNV Maritime runs on Web, Windows, Api.
- Can I use Terminal49 for free?
- Yes. Terminal49 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DNV Maritime starts at On request.
- 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 DNV Maritime is typically brought in for.
- What can Terminal49 do that DNV Maritime cannot?
- Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, Terminal appointments, Demurrage alerts, Customer portals. DNV Maritime covers Fleet management, Planned maintenance, Compliance tracking, Document management. Both handle Web support, Api support.