VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON
Tool details checked August 23, 2026
Tool Comparison
MarineTraffic vs The Fly Pro
Pick MarineTraffic instead if
MarineTraffic
Free • From $10/mo · Web · Mobile · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $10/mo instead of $31/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
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The Fly Pro
Free • From $31/mo · Web · API
- You want screeners, stock comparison, and watchlist.
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
MarineTraffic and The Fly Pro cover a lot of the same ground (3 shared categories, data visualizations, APIs & data feeds, and alerts), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The Fly Pro simply does more: 13 categories to MarineTraffic's 4, including screeners, stock comparison, and watchlist. MarineTraffic counters by starting cheaper at $10/mo.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- MarineTraffic$10/mo vs $31/mo
- Broader coverage
- The Fly Pro13 vs 4 categories
- Mobile app
- MarineTraffic
- Free plan
- Both
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $10/mo | Free • From $31/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
Plan limits | — | 8 limits: Premium Annual: regular monthly equivalent usd: 62, Premium Annual: promotion: Limited-time 50% off +6 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | No | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | — | — |
Categories covered | 4 | 13 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | Latency: Streaming | Latency: Real-time and End of Day and Granularity: EOD |
| Try it | Visit MarineTraffic | Visit The Fly Pro |
Where each one shines
What MarineTraffic and The Fly Pro each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What MarineTraffic and The Fly Pro each do best.What MarineTraffic does best
- Tracking vessels on a live AIS map with filters for ship type, capacity, status, destination, and custom smart filters.
- Create notifications for port calls, area entries, speed or course changes, drifting, ETA updates, draught updates, proximity events, and AIS coverage changes.
- Email, mobile push, and notification archives to monitor maritime events are available without constantly watching the map.
- Review Past Track playback, with history depth varying by plan from limited free access to deeper Enterprise history.
- Route-forecast tools for path previews, ETA detail, and speed detail where the plan supports them.
What The Fly Pro does best
- Build company dashboards and financial charts.
- Screen stocks and ETFs with fundamental and performance filters.
- Research more than 10,000 business metrics and KPIs on Premium and higher plans.
- Review 10 years of financial data on Free and Premium or up to 30 years on Ultimate.
- Compare company operating metrics and financial data.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarineTraffic and The Fly Pro, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for MarineTraffic and The Fly Pro, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | Other | StocksETFs |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEurope |
Coverage details | Not specified | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Streaming | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | Not specified |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKey | Not specified |
Import methods | CSVManual | Not specified |
Export formats | CSV | Not specified |
| Plans & trust | ||
Vendor & support | Kpler (MarineTraffic)Support: Email | The Fly Inc.Support: Email |
Curation ratings | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $10/mo“Basic” | $31/mo“Premium Annual”regular monthly equivalent usd: 62 · promotion: Limited-time 50% off |
| Tier 2 | Subscription“Essential” | $37/mo“Premium Monthly”regular monthly price usd: 74 · promotion: Limited-time 50% off |
| Tier 3 | — | $75/mo“Ultimate Annual”regular monthly equivalent usd: 150 · promotion: Limited-time 50% off |
| Top plan | — | $90/mo“Ultimate Monthly”regular monthly price usd: 180 · promotion: Limited-time 50% off |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Enterprise” | Contact sales“Institutional” |
| Free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between MarineTraffic and The Fly Pro?
MarineTraffic leans toward data visualizations, APIs & data feeds, and shipping & trade, while The Fly Pro puts more weight on screeners, data visualizations, and stock comparison. They overlap in 3 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do MarineTraffic and The Fly Pro cost?
Good news: both MarineTraffic and The Fly Pro have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use MarineTraffic or The Fly Pro on my phone?
MarineTraffic lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. The Fly Pro doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Do MarineTraffic and The Fly Pro have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose MarineTraffic or The Fly Pro?
It depends on what you're after. Pick MarineTraffic if shipping & trade matter to you; go with The Fly Pro if you'd rather have screeners and stock comparison. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do MarineTraffic and The Fly Pro cover?
MarineTraffic covers other. The Fly Pro covers stocks and ETFs.
Do MarineTraffic and The Fly Pro offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from MarineTraffic and The Fly Pro?
MarineTraffic exports to CSV. The Fly Pro is stingier about getting data out.
Which has a better stock screener: MarineTraffic or The Fly Pro?
The Fly Pro has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; MarineTraffic doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
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