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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tool Comparison

Bank of Japan (BOJ) vs MarineTraffic comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Bank of Japan (BOJ) logo

Bank of Japan (BOJ)

boj.or.jp

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
MarineTraffic logo

MarineTraffic

marinetraffic.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
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At a glance

Platforms
Bank of Japan (BOJ)Web
MarineTrafficWeb, Mobile, API
Categories
Bank of Japan (BOJ)6
MarineTraffic4
Pricing details

Tool

Bank of Japan (BOJ)

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

Tool

MarineTraffic

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

BasicSubscription
EssentialSubscription
EnterpriseSubscription

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Platform details

AttributeBank of Japan (BOJ)MarineTraffic
Asset types
BondsCurrenciesOther
Other
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
APAC
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Not specified
Streaming
API access
Not specified
REST
Export formats
ExcelPDF
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories2

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Bank of Japan (BOJ) strengths4

Categories covered by Bank of Japan (BOJ) only.

MarineTraffic strengths2

Categories covered by MarineTraffic only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Bank of Japan (BOJ) and MarineTraffic?

Bank of Japan (BOJ) focuses on Central Bank Watcher, Calendar, and Alerts while MarineTraffic specializes in Data Visualizations, Data APIs, and Shipping & Trade. They overlap in 2 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Bank of Japan (BOJ) and MarineTraffic cost?

Good news—both Bank of Japan (BOJ) and MarineTraffic offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use Bank of Japan (BOJ) or MarineTraffic on my phone?

MarineTraffic has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Bank of Japan (BOJ) is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Does Bank of Japan (BOJ) or MarineTraffic have an API?

MarineTraffic provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. Bank of Japan (BOJ) doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose Bank of Japan (BOJ) or MarineTraffic?

Choose Bank of Japan (BOJ) if you need Home page “What’s New” feed includes an RSS link and publishes downloadable releases (commonly PDF and XLSX)., and BOJ Time-Series Data Search enables searching, downloading, and graph drawing for ~200,000 long-term BOJ time-series data items.. Go with MarineTraffic if Live Map with advanced filters, including ship type, capacity, status, and custom smart filters., and Notifications for port calls, area entries, vessel movements (speed, course changes, drifting), AIS data updates (ETA, destination, draught), proximity events (STS, tug, pilot, bunkering), and AIS-coverage changes, delivered via email, mobile push, or archive. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Bank of Japan (BOJ) and MarineTraffic cover?

Both cover Other. Bank of Japan (BOJ) also includes Bonds, and Currencies.

Can I export data from Bank of Japan (BOJ) and MarineTraffic?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

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