Software · head to head
Terminal49 vs FleetMon
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Terminal49 aPI access and webhooks start at the Essential plan; FleetMon service discontinued in January 2024 and fully phased out with transition to MarineTraffic
- They diverge on capability: Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, FleetMon covers Global vessel tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Terminal49 and FleetMon actually diverge.
| Attribute | Terminal49 | FleetMon |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Api | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2019 | 2007 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 FleetMon
- Global vessel tracking
- Fleet management
- Port statistics
- Voyage tracking
- REST API
- Webhooks
- Data exports
- Ios 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 FleetMon
- Feeding container milestones into an internal system over an APInot FleetMon
FleetMon
No use cases recorded yet. See the FleetMon 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
FleetMon
- Service discontinued in January 2024 and fully phased out with transition to MarineTraffic
- Free tier coverage was limited compared to premium plans requiring subscription fees
- Data gaps in regions with poor terrestrial AIS infrastructure before satellite coverage was added
Pricing, plan by plan
Terminal49
Free- Pro$299/month
- Unlimited tracking
- Terminal data
- API access
FleetMon
Free- Professional$19/month
- Unlimited fleet tracking
- API access
- Historical data
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 FleetMon if
- You need global vessel tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want fleet management.
Questions people ask
- Is Terminal49 or FleetMon better?
- Neither clearly leads. Terminal49 starts at Free and FleetMon at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Terminal49 or FleetMon?
- Terminal49 starts at Free and FleetMon at Free.
- Does Terminal49 or FleetMon run on more platforms?
- Terminal49 runs on Web, Api. FleetMon runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Terminal49 for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 FleetMon is typically brought in for.
- What can Terminal49 do that FleetMon cannot?
- Terminal49 covers Automated tracking, Terminal appointments, Demurrage alerts, Customer portals. FleetMon covers Global vessel tracking, Fleet management, Port statistics, Voyage tracking. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
FleetMon: Does FleetMon work globally?
FleetMon had access to positions from both terrestrial AIS receiver stations and satellite AIS through partnership with exactEarth, providing undelayed signals from its network combined with global space-based tracking.
SourceFleetMon: What happened to FleetMon after 2024?
FleetMon was phased out from January 2024 as part of its integration into MarineTraffic following Kpler's acquisition of both platforms in March 2023. The FleetMon brand no longer accepts new registrations or offers new services.
SourceFleetMon: Could you track individual vessels in real-time with FleetMon?
Yes, FleetMon Explorer provided live AIS vessel tracking with filtering by vessel class, flag, length, speed, navigational status and signal age, enabling real-time monitoring of individual ships from a global overview to single vessel level.
SourceFleetMon: What was the starting price for FleetMon Explorer?
FleetMon Explorer pricing started at €54 per month, with subscription plans offering varying levels of access including free basic plans and paid tiers with additional features like historical tracking up to three years back.
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