Free AIS tracking with global coverage — no commodity or trading intelligence
| Feature | Axiom Overwatch | VesselFinder |
|---|---|---|
| Grain & dry bulk flow tracking | Yes | No |
| Oil & gas flow tracking | Yes | No |
| LNG cargo tracking | Yes | No |
| Satellite crop intelligence (NDVI) | Yes | No |
| Draft-based cargo estimation | Yes | No |
| Risk & sanctions scoring | Yes | No |
| Dark fleet detection | Yes | No |
| Self-serve API access | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $499/mo (Professional) | Free / $29/mo API |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
VesselFinder provides free AIS vessel tracking with global coverage, similar in scope to MarineTraffic. It shows real-time vessel positions, port calls, and voyage history. Like other pure AIS trackers, it does not provide commodity flow analysis, cargo volume estimation, crop intelligence, or risk scoring — it tracks ships, not trade.
Choose Axiom Overwatch if you need commodity flow intelligence — cargo volumes, export trends, satellite crop health, and risk scoring — not just vessel positions on a map.
Get started freeChoose VesselFinder if you need a free, simple tool to track where a vessel is or check its recent port calls.
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