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MarineTraffic vs VesselFinder:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, MarineTraffic had more branded searches than VesselFinder among marine software worldwide. MarineTraffic had about 3.4 million branded searches, while VesselFinder had 550,000. MarineTraffic made up 84.6% of all marine software searches we track, and VesselFinder accounted for 13.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about marine software, MarineTraffic and VesselFinder each appeared in two of the five answers. MarineTraffic was mentioned before VesselFinder in every answer that named either.

Among marine software worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

MarineTraffic, about 6 searches for every 1 for VesselFinder

MarineTraffic 3.4M searchesVesselFinder 550K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.

MarineTraffic in 2 of 5VesselFinder in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

MarineTraffic, named ahead of VesselFinder in 2 of 2 answers

MarineTraffic first in 2VesselFinder never first

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Top marine software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MarineTraffic and VesselFinder were each mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. MarineTraffic was listed before VesselFinder in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. MarineTraffic1st
  2. VesselFinder2nd
  3. Navionics3rd
  4. OpenCPN4th
  5. DockMaster5th
  6. Kpler5th
  7. Signal Ocean–
  8. SERTICA–
  9. Windward–
  10. DNV ShipManager–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • DockMaster3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • MarineTraffic2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • VesselFinder2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Navionics2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • OpenCPN2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • SERTICA2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • DNV ShipManager2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kpler1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Signal Ocean0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Windward0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is MarineTraffic or VesselFinder more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for MarineTraffic and VesselFinder by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten marine software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

MarineTraffic and VesselFinder among marine software worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for MarineTraffic, VesselFinder. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMarineTrafficVesselFinderNavionicsOpenCPNSignal OceanSERTICADockMasterWindwardKplerDNV ShipManager
Oct 202584.1%13.8%1.5%0.25%0.14%0.11%0.09%0.02%<0.01%<0.01%
Nov 202584%13.8%1.5%0.3%0.13%0.13%0.09%0.02%<0.01%<0.01%
Dec 202584%13.8%1.5%0.3%0.13%0.16%0.11%0.02%<0.01%<0.01%
Jan 202684.1%13.8%1.5%0.25%0.13%0.11%0.11%0.02%<0.01%<0.01%
Feb 202686.3%11.6%1.6%0.25%0.14%0.11%0.08%0.02%<0.01%<0.01%
Mar 202686.8%11.7%1.1%0.21%0.11%0.08%0.06%0.02%<0.01%<0.01%
Apr 202688.8%9.8%1.1%0.18%0.08%0.05%0.05%0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
May 202683.8%13.8%1.9%0.25%0.11%0.07%0.09%0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Jun 202683.9%13.8%1.9%0.25%0.11%0.07%0.07%0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Jul 202683.9%13.8%1.9%0.25%0.11%0.07%0.07%0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Aug 202686.6%11.6%1.3%0.21%0.09%0.08%0.06%0.01%<0.01%<0.01%
Sep 202684.6%13.9%1%0.2%0.11%0.09%0.07%0.01%<0.01%<0.01%

How has the MarineTraffic and VesselFinder comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • MarineTraffic was ahead of VesselFinder in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MarineTraffic’s share of searches among marine software worldwide moved from 84.1% to 84.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.7M to 3.4M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, VesselFinder’s share of searches among marine software worldwide moved from 13.8% to 13.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 550K.

How did search popularity change for marine software worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, VesselFinder gained share of searches among marine software worldwide, from 11.6% to 13.9%.

  2. In September 2026, MarineTraffic lost share of searches among marine software worldwide, from 86.6% to 84.6%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MarineTraffic’s and VesselFinder’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

MarineTraffic

1 branded search term

  • marine traffic

VesselFinder

1 branded search term

  • vessel finder

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