Software · head to head
Voyager Worldwide vs Drewry
Voyager Worldwide
Software
Digital maritime solutions for navigation
- From
- $250/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Voyager Worldwide limited flexibility in document handling and workflow updates according to user feedback; Drewry the World Container Index is described as free but still requires an account to read, and full access depends on subscription rights
- They diverge on capability: Voyager Worldwide covers Chart management, Drewry covers Market research.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Voyager Worldwide and Drewry actually diverge.
| Attribute | Voyager Worldwide | Drewry |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $250/month | $1000/month |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop | Web |
| Founded | 2012 | 1970 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Voyager Worldwide
- Chart management
- Passage planning
- Compliance tracking
- Publication management
- ECDIS systems
- Fleet management
- Procurement systems
- Windows support
Only in Drewry
- Market research
- Forecasting
- Benchmarking
- Advisory services
- Data exports
- Custom reports
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Voyager Worldwide
No use cases recorded yet. See the Voyager Worldwide review.
Drewry
- Tracking container freight rate movements through the weekly World Container Indexnot Voyager Worldwide
- Supporting shipping and supply chain research with published rate assessmentsnot Voyager Worldwide
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
Drewry
- The World Container Index is described as free but still requires an account to read, and full access depends on subscription rights
- No subscription price is published anywhere on the index pages
- The container index publishes weekly, so it is not a source for daily rate movement
Pricing, plan by plan
Voyager Worldwide
$250/month- Voyager Pro$550/month
- Chart services
- Compliance management
- Fleet tools
Drewry
$1000/month- Research Subscription$3000/month
- Market reports
- Forecasts
- Data access
Which should you pick?
Choose Voyager Worldwide if
- You need chart management.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want passage planning.
Questions people ask
- Is Voyager Worldwide or Drewry better?
- Neither clearly leads. Voyager Worldwide starts at $250/month and Drewry at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Voyager Worldwide or Drewry?
- Voyager Worldwide starts at $250/month and Drewry at $1000/month.
- Does Voyager Worldwide or Drewry run on more platforms?
- Voyager Worldwide runs on Web, Desktop. Drewry runs on Web.
- What can Voyager Worldwide do that Drewry cannot?
- Voyager Worldwide covers Chart management, Passage planning, Compliance tracking, Publication management. Drewry covers Market research, Forecasting, Benchmarking, Advisory services. Both handle Web 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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