Head-to-head · Marine Software
DNV ShipManager vs Seaber
DNV ShipManager leads on 0 checks, Seaber on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDNV ShipManager · 8.5/10
- Most featuresDNV ShipManager · 3 of 5
DNV ShipManager scores higher on our rubric for marine software: 8.5 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
DNV ShipManager is the better fit for ship managers needing broad compliance workflows. Seaber is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise vessel operators.
- DNV ShipManager fits best
Ship managers needing broad compliance workflows
- Seaber fits best
Mid-market and enterprise vessel operators
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Side by side
| Feature | DNV ShipManager 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Seaber 7.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 7.3 |
| Ranking | #3 in Marine Software | #8 in Marine Software |
| Best for | Ship managers needing broad compliance workflows | Mid-market and enterprise vessel operators |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features DNV ShipManager 3/5 · Seaber 1/5 | ||
| Fleet & vessel management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vessel tracking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Maintenance management | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Port & terminal management | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile app | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| Deployment | Not checked yet | Cloud |
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| Our verdict | DNV ShipManager is a modular fleet and ship-management suite for shipping companies coordinating technical, operational and compliance work across vessels. Its scope includes planned maintenance, procurement, inventory and supplier… Read the review → |
Seaber is cloud-based maritime operations software for shipping companies, including mid-market and enterprise vessel operators. It brings fleet and vessel operations management together with voyage planning, coordination and visibility.… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
DNV ShipManager — where it wins
- Covers maintenance, procurement, inventory and supplier management.
- Combines QHSE, crew scheduling, hull integrity and inspections.
- Includes drydock projects and fleet reporting across modular offerings.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting DNV.
- The broad module range may be more than a focused fleet operation needs.
- Companies must select and implement modules to match their workflows.
Seaber — where it wins
- Combines fleet and vessel operations with voyage planning and coordination
- Provides visibility across vessels and voyages
- Supports shared operational data and workflow collaboration
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires direct engagement with sales
- Web is the listed platform, with no mobile access indicated
- No integrations are listed
- DNV ShipManager8.5/10 · Pricing on request
A broad ship-management suite for technical, operational and compliance workflows.
Contact DNVFull verdict → - Seaber7.3/10 · Pricing on request
Cloud software for coordinating fleet operations, voyages and maritime workflows.
Contact SeaberFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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