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Vizion vs ZeroNorth

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Vizion

Maritime

Container tracking API for developers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ZeroNorth logo

ZeroNorth

Maritime

Voyage optimisation, bunker procurement and emissions reporting for shipping, priced per vessel per module

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Vizion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Vizion no price is published: the site names a pricing link but shows no per container rate, no plan tier and no minimum, and every route leads to a demo or a sales conversation; ZeroNorth zeroNorth reported a net loss of roughly $65m for the 2024 financial year, deepening by around 57 per cent, so a multi-year fleet commitment should include contractual protection on continuity and pricing.
  • They diverge on capability: Vizion covers Universal carrier API, ZeroNorth covers Voyage optimisation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Vizion and ZeroNorth actually diverge.

Attributes where Vizion and ZeroNorth differ
AttributeVizionZeroNorth
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsApiWeb, Cloud, iOS, Android
Founded2018Unknown

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 Vizion

  • Universal carrier API
  • Real-time updates
  • Milestone tracking
  • Webhooks
  • REST API
  • Webhooks
  • SDKs
  • Api support

Only in ZeroNorth

  • Voyage optimisation
  • Bunker procurement
  • Bunker price intelligence
  • Emissions compliance
  • Vessel selection
  • Agentic voyage automation

What people use each for

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

Vizion

  • Pulling standardised ocean container tracking events into an ERP or TMSnot ZeroNorth
  • Monitoring port performance and vessel activity across trade lanesnot ZeroNorth
  • Tracking supplier shipments and trade flows for supply chain planningnot ZeroNorth

ZeroNorth

  • A tanker operator wanting speed decisions that account for the freight market rather than optimising fuel in isolationnot Vizion
  • A bunker buyer testing supplier quotes against independent fair value pricing before fixing a stemnot Vizion
  • An owner needing EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime reporting derived from the same voyage data that drives operational decisionsnot Vizion
  • A charterer evaluating which vessel to take on a cargo based on projected voyage economics rather than on nominal specificationsnot Vizion

Where each one falls short

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

Vizion

  • No price is published: the site names a pricing link but shows no per container rate, no plan tier and no minimum, and every route leads to a demo or a sales conversation
  • There is no self service signup, so even a small shipper must go through sales to start tracking
  • Container tracking, trade intelligence and supply chain optimisation are separate product lines rather than one subscription

ZeroNorth

  • ZeroNorth reported a net loss of roughly $65m for the 2024 financial year, deepening by around 57 per cent, so a multi-year fleet commitment should include contractual protection on continuity and pricing.
  • The company consolidated operations during 2025, liquidating a Norwegian subsidiary, which is prudent cost control but means local presence and account continuity may not be what was originally sold.
  • Pricing is per vessel and per module, so the headline vessel figure understates the cost of an owner who wants voyage, bunker and emissions capability across a fleet.
  • Recommendation quality depends on the quality of noon reports and vessel data supplied, and an owner with poor reporting discipline will get poor optimisation regardless of the algorithms.
  • It sits between technical performance tools and chartering systems and fully replaces neither, so most owners run it alongside an existing voyage management system and pay for overlapping capability.

Pricing, plan by plan

Vizion

Free
  • Growth$500/month
    • 10,000 containers
    • All carriers
    • Webhooks

ZeroNorth

On request
  • ZeroNorth platform$undefined/year
    • Subscription per vessel and per module
    • Voyage optimisation, bunker and emissions modules priced separately
    • Multi-year agreements typical

Which should you pick?

Choose Vizion if

  • You need universal carrier api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Api.
  • You also want real-time updates.
Vizion review

Choose ZeroNorth if

  • You need voyage optimisation.
  • You work on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
  • You also want bunker procurement.
ZeroNorth review

Questions people ask

Is Vizion or ZeroNorth better?
Neither clearly leads. Vizion starts at Free and ZeroNorth at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Vizion or ZeroNorth?
Vizion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Vizion and On request for ZeroNorth.
Does Vizion or ZeroNorth run on more platforms?
Vizion runs on Api. ZeroNorth runs on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
Can I use Vizion for free?
Yes. Vizion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ZeroNorth starts at On request.
What is Vizion best used for?
Vizion is most often used for pulling standardised ocean container tracking events into an erp or tms, monitoring port performance and vessel activity across trade lanes, tracking supplier shipments and trade flows for supply chain planning. Of those, pulling standardised ocean container tracking events into an erp or tms and monitoring port performance and vessel activity across trade lanes are not what ZeroNorth is typically brought in for.
What can Vizion do that ZeroNorth cannot?
Vizion covers Universal carrier API, Real-time updates, Milestone tracking, Webhooks. ZeroNorth covers Voyage optimisation, Bunker procurement, Bunker price intelligence, Emissions compliance.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Vizion: Where can I find Vizion API pricing?

Vizion does not display pricing on their main website. You must schedule a demo or contact their sales team directly to discuss pricing based on your specific use case and company type.

Source
ZeroNorth: How is ZeroNorth priced?

Per vessel and per module on subscription, typically multi-year and quoted. Nothing is published.

Vizion: How does Vizion's pricing model work?

Vizion uses a sales-driven approach where pricing is customized based on your needs as a logistics provider, software company, or beneficial cargo owner.

Source
ZeroNorth: Is ZeroNorth financially stable?

It is well funded, raising $20m in February 2025, but reported a net loss of roughly $65m for 2024. Treat continuity terms as a contractual issue.

ZeroNorth: Does it replace my voyage management system?

No. It complements commercial voyage management platforms; most owners run both and accept some overlap.

ZeroNorth: Does it need onboard hardware?

No. It works from noon reports, AIS and existing vessel data feeds rather than requiring its own collection box.

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