MarineTraffic is the largest AIS data aggregator. If you need global coverage, they are the right choice. If your vessels operate in Alaska, Hawaii, or the Pacific Northwest, you are paying for the world when you only need the Pacific.
| Feature | MarineTraffic | AIS Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Global (watered-down for AK/AIS gaps) | Alaska, Hawaii, Pacific NW — full depth |
| API pricing | From ~$500/mo for API access | From $199/mo — AK-first pricing |
| Historical data | Limited via Enterprise plan | 400 days included on Pro+ |
| Fishing vessel focus | No | Class B fishing vessel tagging, effort heatmap |
| Port congestion score | No | Yes — 0-100 score vs 30-day baseline |
| Dark ship detection | No | Yes — configurable silence threshold |
| Real-time SSE/WS | No (polling only) | Yes — 30s push on Pro+ |
| Vessel entry/exit alerts | No | Yes — email + SMS |
| Bulk MMSI fleet | No | Yes — named fleets + CSV upload |
| Free trial | 7-day credit card required | 7-day no-CC trial |
MarineTraffic has better global coverage and brand recognition. AIS Intelligence has deeper Alaska/Hawaii data, fishing-specific features, and a pricing model that makes sense if your fleet never leaves the Pacific. Most of our customers switched because they were paying $500+/mo for global data they never used.
Try free for 7 daysCompetitor pricing noted as of 2026. AIS Intelligence makes no guarantees about competitor pricing accuracy.