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VesselFinder vs Wartsila Voyage

VesselFinder logo

VesselFinder

Maritime

Free AIS vessel tracking web site

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wartsila Voyage logo

Wartsila Voyage

Maritime

Smart maritime ecosystem solutions

From
$15000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only VesselFinder has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: VesselFinder aPI access is billed in credits, and a satellite AIS position costs 10 credits against 1 for a terrestrial position; Wartsila Voyage limited publicly available pricing information requires direct contact with sales team
  • They diverge on capability: VesselFinder covers Real-time tracking, Wartsila Voyage covers ECDIS navigation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which VesselFinder and Wartsila Voyage actually diverge.

Attributes where VesselFinder and Wartsila Voyage differ
AttributeVesselFinderWartsila Voyage
Starting priceFree$15000/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidBridge Systems, Web
Founded20111834

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 VesselFinder

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

Only in Wartsila Voyage

  • ECDIS navigation
  • Voyage planning
  • Fleet performance
  • Port optimization
  • Bridge systems
  • Fleet management
  • Port systems
  • Embedded support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

VesselFinder

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

Wartsila Voyage

  • Optimizing fuel consumption through voyage route planningnot VesselFinder
  • Retrofitting existing ships for emissions compliancenot VesselFinder
  • Training crews on methanol and ammonia enginesnot VesselFinder
  • Tracking carbon footprint across shipping fleetnot VesselFinder

Where each one falls short

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

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

Wartsila Voyage

  • Limited publicly available pricing information requires direct contact with sales team
  • Requires specialized training for bridge crews to operate effectively in different vessel scenarios

Pricing, plan by plan

VesselFinder

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

Wartsila Voyage

$15000/one-time
  • ECDIS Suite$30000/one-time
    • ECDIS
    • Voyage planning
    • Weather routing

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Wartsila Voyage if

  • You need ecdis navigation.
  • You work on Bridge Systems, Web.
  • You also want voyage planning.
Wartsila Voyage review

Questions people ask

Is VesselFinder or Wartsila Voyage better?
Neither clearly leads. VesselFinder starts at Free and Wartsila Voyage at $15000/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, VesselFinder or Wartsila Voyage?
VesselFinder has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for VesselFinder and $15000/one-time for Wartsila Voyage.
Does VesselFinder or Wartsila Voyage run on more platforms?
VesselFinder runs on Web, Ios, Android. Wartsila Voyage runs on Bridge Systems, Web.
Can I use VesselFinder for free?
Yes. VesselFinder has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wartsila Voyage starts at $15000/one-time.
What is VesselFinder best used for?
VesselFinder is most often used for tracking vessel positions and voyages from ais data, pulling ship positions and particulars into a logistics or chartering system over an api. Of those, tracking vessel positions and voyages from ais data and pulling ship positions and particulars into a logistics or chartering system over an api are not what Wartsila Voyage is typically brought in for.
What can VesselFinder do that Wartsila Voyage cannot?
VesselFinder covers Real-time tracking, Vessel database, Port information, Weather overlay. Wartsila Voyage covers ECDIS navigation, Voyage planning, Fleet performance, Port optimization. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Wartsila Voyage: What is Navi-Sailor ECDIS?

Navi-Sailor ECDIS is an IMO-compliant electronic chart display system integrating GPS, radar, and AIS data for route planning and monitoring. It is one of the most installed ECDIS solutions worldwide.

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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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Wartsila Voyage: Does Wärtsilä offer fleet management integration?

Yes. Navi-Sailor ECDIS integrates with Wärtsilä Fleet Optimisation Solution to connect ship and shore, providing fleet teams better visibility and bridge teams streamlined workflows.

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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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Wartsila Voyage: Is Wärtsilä Voyage compliant with maritime regulations?

Yes. Navi-Sailor ECDIS is fully IMO-compliant and designed to satisfy SOLAS Chapter V requirements. It supports S-100 standards for future maritime data interoperability.

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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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