Maritime & Shipping · head to head
Voyager Worldwide vs CargoSmart
Voyager Worldwide
Maritime & Shipping
Digital maritime solutions for navigation
- From
- $250/month
- Rated
- -
CargoSmart
Maritime & Shipping
Global shipment visibility and intelligence
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only CargoSmart has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Voyager Worldwide covers Chart management, CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Voyager Worldwide and CargoSmart actually diverge.
| Attribute | Voyager Worldwide | CargoSmart |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $250/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop | Web, Ios, Android, Api |
| Founded | 2012 | 2000 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime & Shipping).
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 Voyager Worldwide
- Chart management
- Passage planning
- Compliance tracking
- Publication management
- ECDIS systems
- Fleet management
- Procurement systems
- Windows support
Only in CargoSmart
- Real-time tracking
- ETA predictions
- Exception management
- Carbon tracking
- SAP TM
- Oracle
- Shipping lines
- TMS
Both cover
- Web support
- Api support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Voyager Worldwide
- Limited flexibility in document handling and workflow updates according to user feedback
- Requires understanding of ECDIS systems and electronic chart procedures
- Pricing not publicly disclosed, requiring direct contact for quotation
- Integration primarily limited to maritime-specific systems and ERP platforms
CargoSmart
Nothing recorded yet. See the CargoSmart review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Voyager Worldwide
$250/month- Voyager Pro$550/month
- Chart services
- Compliance management
- Fleet tools
CargoSmart
Free- Professional$299/month
- Unlimited tracking
- ETA predictions
- Analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Voyager Worldwide if
- You need chart management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want passage planning.
Choose CargoSmart if
- You need real-time tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want eta predictions.
Questions people ask
- Is Voyager Worldwide or CargoSmart better?
- Neither clearly leads. Voyager Worldwide starts at $250/month and CargoSmart at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Voyager Worldwide or CargoSmart?
- CargoSmart has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $250/month for Voyager Worldwide and Free for CargoSmart.
- Does Voyager Worldwide or CargoSmart run on more platforms?
- Voyager Worldwide runs on Web, Desktop. CargoSmart runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- Can I use CargoSmart for free?
- Yes. CargoSmart has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Voyager Worldwide starts at $250/month.
- What can Voyager Worldwide do that CargoSmart cannot?
- Voyager Worldwide covers Chart management, Passage planning, Compliance tracking, Publication management. CargoSmart covers Real-time tracking, ETA predictions, Exception management, Carbon tracking. Both handle Web support, Api support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Voyager Worldwide: What are Voyager Worldwide's main products?
Voyager offers two primary solutions: Voyager Planning Station for onboard passage planning and navigation using electronic charts, and Voyager Fleet Insight, a web-based platform for monitoring voyage status and fleet operations from shore-based operations centers.
SourceVoyager Worldwide: Does Voyager support electronic chart compliance?
Yes. Voyager is fully compliant with ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information System) requirements and offers Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) through the Admiralty Vector Chart Service (AVCS), which provides over 15,800 official charts.
SourceVoyager Worldwide: How many vessels use Voyager Worldwide solutions?
More than 11,000 vessels use Voyager solutions, with over 1,100 shipping companies relying on Voyager for improving safety and compliance.
SourceVoyager Worldwide: What happened to Voyager Worldwide?
Voyager Worldwide merged with NAVTOR, a Norwegian maritime technology company, in November 2023. Voyager Worldwide is now a NAVTOR company and continues operating its products under NAVTOR's ownership.
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