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INTTRA vs VesselFinder

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INTTRA

Maritime

Ocean shipping network platform

From
$0.5/per-transaction
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
VesselFinder logo

VesselFinder

Maritime

Free AIS vessel tracking web site

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only VesselFinder has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: INTTRA iNTTRA's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 18 January 2022 confirms it operates under E2open with a 'Learn About E2open' link on its own navigation, and pricing remains bare contact-sales with no named editions; a customer testimonial quoted on the same page (not INTTRA's own pricing) cites Bill of Lading fee savings of $25 to $75 per shipment from consolidating onto the platform; VesselFinder aPI access is billed in credits, and a satellite AIS position costs 10 credits against 1 for a terrestrial position
  • They diverge on capability: INTTRA covers Electronic booking, VesselFinder covers Real-time tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which INTTRA and VesselFinder actually diverge.

Attributes where INTTRA and VesselFinder differ
AttributeINTTRAVesselFinder
Starting price$0.5/per-transactionFree
Pricing modeltransactionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20002011

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 INTTRA

  • Electronic booking
  • Container tracking
  • Documentation
  • Rate management
  • TMS platforms
  • ERP systems
  • Carrier systems
  • Api support

Only in VesselFinder

  • Real-time tracking
  • Vessel database
  • Port information
  • Weather overlay
  • API access
  • Mobile apps
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

INTTRA

  • Booking and managing ocean shipments across global carrier networks from central platformnot VesselFinder
  • Reducing shipping costs by 25-30% through streamlined consolidation operationsnot VesselFinder
  • Decreasing operational staffing from six to two employees per 100 shipmentsnot VesselFinder
  • Standardizing electronic data conversion and transmission faster than manual processesnot VesselFinder
  • Managing over 1.5 million container movements across 120+ countriesnot VesselFinder
  • Performing real-time regulatory compliance verification for export and import requirementsnot VesselFinder

VesselFinder

  • Tracking vessel positions and voyages from AIS datanot INTTRA
  • Pulling ship positions and particulars into a logistics or chartering system over an APInot INTTRA

Where each one falls short

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

INTTRA

  • INTTRA's own homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 18 January 2022 confirms it operates under E2open with a 'Learn About E2open' link on its own navigation, and pricing remains bare contact-sales with no named editions; a customer testimonial quoted on the same page (not INTTRA's own pricing) cites Bill of Lading fee savings of $25 to $75 per shipment from consolidating onto the platform

VesselFinder

  • API access is billed in credits, and a satellite AIS position costs 10 credits against 1 for a terrestrial position
  • Credits expire 12 months after purchase
  • Credit packs start at 330 EUR for 10,000 credits, excluding VAT
  • Tracking a vessel outside terrestrial AIS range multiplies the cost of every position tenfold, so open ocean coverage is the expensive case rather than the standard one

Pricing, plan by plan

INTTRA

$0.5/per-transaction
  • Enterprise$1000/month
    • E-booking
    • Tracking
    • Documentation

VesselFinder

Free
  • Basic$4.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Extended history
    • Fleet monitoring

Which should you pick?

Choose INTTRA if

  • You need electronic booking.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want container tracking.
INTTRA review

Choose VesselFinder if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want vessel database.
VesselFinder review

Questions people ask

Is INTTRA or VesselFinder better?
Neither clearly leads. INTTRA starts at $0.5/per-transaction and VesselFinder at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, INTTRA or VesselFinder?
VesselFinder has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $0.5/per-transaction for INTTRA and Free for VesselFinder.
Does INTTRA or VesselFinder run on more platforms?
INTTRA runs on Web, Api. VesselFinder runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use VesselFinder for free?
Yes. VesselFinder has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. INTTRA starts at $0.5/per-transaction.
What is INTTRA best used for?
INTTRA is most often used for booking and managing ocean shipments across global carrier networks from central platform, reducing shipping costs by 25-30% through streamlined consolidation operations, decreasing operational staffing from six to two employees per 100 shipments, standardizing electronic data conversion and transmission faster than manual processes. Of those, booking and managing ocean shipments across global carrier networks from central platform and reducing shipping costs by 25-30% through streamlined consolidation operations are not what VesselFinder is typically brought in for.
What can INTTRA do that VesselFinder cannot?
INTTRA covers Electronic booking, Container tracking, Documentation, Rate management. VesselFinder covers Real-time tracking, Vessel database, Port information, Weather overlay. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

INTTRA: How much can INTTRA help reduce ocean shipping costs?

INTTRA users report 25-30% cost reductions through operational efficiency, with some achieving savings of $25-$75 per Bill of Lading through the consolidation platform.

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VesselFinder: What are the main pricing tiers for VesselFinder?

VesselFinder offers four tiers: Free (no cost), Basic (4 dollars per month), Premium (34 dollars per month), and Satellite (139 dollars per month).

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INTTRA: Can INTTRA help with regulatory compliance for international shipments?

Yes, INTTRA provides real-time verification of changing export and import regulations, helping organizations like Etihad Airways manage constantly evolving international shipping requirements.

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VesselFinder: What does the Free plan include?

The Free plan provides terrestrial coverage, 1-day track history, a 10-ship fleet capacity, and 100 route planner uses.

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VesselFinder: What tracking capabilities come with the Satellite plan?

The Satellite plan includes both satellite and terrestrial coverage, 90-day track history, 2,000-ship fleet capacity, terminal and berth data, proximity event alerts, and ETA prediction.

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VesselFinder: Do subscriptions automatically renew?

No, subscriptions do not renew automatically. Users receive reminder notifications one week before expiration.

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VesselFinder: Do the listed prices include VAT?

No, the prices displayed do not include VAT. Payment options include bank transfers and credit or debit cards processed online.

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