HelmOps vs Aquator Marine: 2026 Comparison
Tiered yacht management software for yachts under 50m
Quick Verdict
Aquator Marine publishes a full public pricing table from free (2 users) up to $99/mo (Pro tier for yachts under 50m), with a separate superyacht tier for 24-35m vessels. Its Pro tier sits just below HelmOps's target range but does not include a charter module, crew scheduling, or compliance tracking — the three areas HelmOps is built around. HelmOps positions above Aquator's Pro tier specifically because of that deeper operational and compliance scope.
Feature Comparison
We compared both platforms on pricing transparency, charter workflow support, crew scheduling, and compliance tracking.
| Criterion | HelmOps | Aquator Marine |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Module | ✓Voyage and charter trip management, guest manifests, and passage checklists as part of core operations. | No dedicated charter module based on public product materials at the Pro tier. |
| Crew Scheduling & Documentation | ✓Crew profiles, STCW/MLC 2006 document tracking, certificate expiry alerts, and watch scheduling. | Crew scheduling is not a core marketed feature at the Pro tier based on public product materials. |
| Compliance Tracking | ✓Built-in compliance library covering ISM Code, MLC 2006, MARPOL, SOLAS, and Port State Control. | Compliance tracking is not a core marketed feature based on public product materials. |
| Pricing Transparency | Pricing available through the free trial flow; not published publicly. | ✓Publishes a full public tier table: free (2 users), $9/mo Essential, $29/mo Advanced, $99/mo Pro, plus a separate superyacht tier. |
Charter Module
HelmOps
Voyage and charter trip management, guest manifests, and passage checklists as part of core operations.
Aquator Marine
No dedicated charter module based on public product materials at the Pro tier.
Crew Scheduling & Documentation
HelmOps
Crew profiles, STCW/MLC 2006 document tracking, certificate expiry alerts, and watch scheduling.
Aquator Marine
Crew scheduling is not a core marketed feature at the Pro tier based on public product materials.
Compliance Tracking
HelmOps
Built-in compliance library covering ISM Code, MLC 2006, MARPOL, SOLAS, and Port State Control.
Aquator Marine
Compliance tracking is not a core marketed feature based on public product materials.
Pricing Transparency
HelmOps
Pricing available through the free trial flow; not published publicly.
Aquator Marine
Publishes a full public tier table: free (2 users), $9/mo Essential, $29/mo Advanced, $99/mo Pro, plus a separate superyacht tier.
When Aquator Marine Is the Better Choice
Aquator Marine's lower tiers are a reasonable fit for a small yacht under 50m with basic operational needs and no charter, crew-scheduling, or compliance-tracking requirement — and its public pricing table lets an owner see exact costs before signing up.
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