MarineTraffic: Live ship tracking: vessel positions, ports and voyages worldwide. VesselFinder: Fast, free ship tracker with live AIS positions and port calls.
| MarineTraffic | VesselFinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Live Trackers | Live Trackers |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | AIS from terrestrial and satellite receivers | AIS from coastal and satellite receivers |
| Made by | MarineTraffic (Kpler) | VesselFinder |
| Price | Free basic map; paid plans for satellite positions and history | Free + paid plan |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | No account needed |
| On phones | Phone app available | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 1 | 1 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with MarineTraffic
- Search ships by name, IMO or MMSI
- Port calls and expected arrivals
- Filter by vessel type
- Traffic density maps
What you can do with VesselFinder
- Live vessel positions
- Vessel details and photos
- Port arrivals and departures
- Fleet tracking (paid)
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.