VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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MarineTraffic vs SpotGamma comparison

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

Quick takeaways

MarineTraffic adds Data APIs, and Shipping & Trade coverage that SpotGamma skips.

SpotGamma includes Options & Derivatives, Screeners, Courses & Certs, and Blogs categories that MarineTraffic omits.

MarineTraffic has a free tier, while SpotGamma requires a paid plan.

MarineTraffic ships a mobile app. SpotGamma is web/desktop only.

In depth comparison

MarineTraffic

marinetraffic.com

Global AIS vessel tracking platform with map views, alerts, voyage history, and data exports. Many features are plan-gated: CSV export quotas, Past Track history, detailed Route Forecasts, and the number of Custom Areas you can define. API access is available with an API key, and mobile apps provide push notifications.

Platforms

WebMobileAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Live Map with advanced filters, including ship type, capacity, status, and custom smart filters.
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.
CSV exports from vessel and port databases, with monthly quotas depending on plan: Basic (5), Essential (300), Enterprise (10,000).
Past Track playback varies by plan: Free (1 day), Essential (7 days), Enterprise (up to 5 years, in 7-day playback windows).
Route Forecast tools: Basic shows path previews; Essential and Enterprise unlock ETA and speed details.

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SpotGamma

spotgamma.com

Options‑market microstructure & dealer‑positioning analytics. Core modules: Equity Hub (key levels for 3,500+ US stocks/ETFs), HIRO real‑time options‑flow indicator (down‑to‑the‑second), an S&P 500 heatmap (TRACE), a Volatility Dashboard, FlowPatrol unusual flow insights, plus Compass & Scanners for setups. Widely used by intraday/index traders; integrates with TradingView, Bookmap, NinjaTrader, Sierra Chart, Thinkorswim, and more. No public API disclosed.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Quick highlights

HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time—down to the second.
Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices.
Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing.
TRACE Heatmap: S&P 500 real‑time support/resistance & volatility zones.
0DTE volume/open‑interest indicator; delta, vanna & gamma modeling for indices.

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Where they differ

MarineTraffic

Distinct strengths include:

Data APIs Shipping & Trade

Live Map with advanced filters, including ship type, capacity, status, and custom smart filters.
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.
CSV exports from vessel and port databases, with monthly quotas depending on plan: Basic (5), Essential (300), Enterprise (10,000).
Past Track playback varies by plan: Free (1 day), Essential (7 days), Enterprise (up to 5 years, in 7-day playback windows).

SpotGamma

Distinct strengths include:

Options & Derivatives Screeners Courses & Certs Blogs

HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time—down to the second.
Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices.
Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing.
TRACE Heatmap: S&P 500 real‑time support/resistance & volatility zones.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	MarineTraffic	SpotGamma
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data Visualizations, Alerts Unique: Data APIs, Shipping & Trade	Shared: Data Visualizations, Alerts Unique: Options & Derivatives, Screeners, Courses & Certs, Blogs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Other	Stocks, ETFs, Options
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile, API	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Live Map with advanced filters, including ship type, capacity, status, and custom smart filters. 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. CSV exports from vessel and port databases, with monthly quotas depending on plan: Basic (5), Essential (300), Enterprise (10,000). Past Track playback varies by plan: Free (1 day), Essential (7 days), Enterprise (up to 5 years, in 7-day playback windows). Route Forecast tools: Basic shows path previews; Essential and Enterprise unlock ETA and speed details. Custom Areas can be created or imported (KMZ/KML/GEOJSON/WKT), with plan limits from 1 area (Essential) up to 2,000 (Enterprise).	Unique HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time—down to the second. Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices. Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing. TRACE Heatmap: S&P 500 real‑time support/resistance & volatility zones. 0DTE volume/open‑interest indicator; delta, vanna & gamma modeling for indices. Compass & Scanners: directional + volatility signals; daily names‑to‑watch.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do MarineTraffic and SpotGamma both support?

Both platforms cover Data Visualizations, and Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Which tool offers a free plan?

MarineTraffic offers a free entry point, while SpotGamma requires a paid subscription. Review the pricing table to see how the paid tiers compare.

Which tool has mobile access?

MarineTraffic ships a dedicated mobile experience, while SpotGamma focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

MarineTraffic differentiates itself with Live Map with advanced filters, including ship type, capacity, status, and custom smart filters., 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., and CSV exports from vessel and port databases, with monthly quotas depending on plan: Basic (5), Essential (300), Enterprise (10,000)., whereas SpotGamma stands out for HIRO Indicator: see options activity and estimated hedging impact in real time—down to the second., Equity Hub: proprietary key levels, buy/sell indicators, and alerts across 3,500+ stocks & indices., and Volatility Dashboard: analyze IV across strikes/expirations; identify extremes/mispricing..

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