Listen Notes vs MarineTraffic comparison

Listen Notes focuses on Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, 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.

Good news—both Listen Notes and MarineTraffic offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Choose Listen Notes if you need Podcast API v2: search, directory, insights; official client libraries; OpenAPI spec & mock server for keyless testing., and Pricing tiers with concrete quotas: FREE (300 req/mo), PRO (base fee with 5k req/mo included + tiered overages), ENTERPRISE (annual contract, larger quotas, relaxed caching/no-logo).. 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.

Listen Notes offers real-time data feeds, which is essential for active traders. MarineTraffic uses delayed or end-of-day data, which works fine for longer-term investors who don't need up-to-the-second quotes.

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