ChandlerHow we compared them (and our bias)
We make Chandler, so read this with that in mind. To keep it fair, every fact about another tool comes from that vendor's own public website, checked on 19 October 2026, and is written as their claim ("Tidal says…"), not as something we tested. Where a vendor doesn't say, we write "not published". Prices, features and claims change, so check each vendor's site before you decide.
If you work at one of these companies and something here is wrong or out of date, email info@ifsolutions.lk and we will correct it.
We left out marketplaces and buyer-side tools (ShipServ, ProcureShip, Sedna, fleet-management ERPs). They matter to chandlers, but they are not software for running a chandler's own quotes, orders and accounts. More on ShipServ below.
Ship chandler software compared at a glance
| Tool | Based in | Platform | AI reads inquiries | Accounting | Published price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler | Sri Lanka | Cloud, own AWS server per customer | Yes: email, PDF, Excel, photo | Built in | Yes: from US$679/month |
| Tidal | Not published | Cloud, standalone or alongside an ERP | Yes: email, ShipServ, portals | Through integration (NetSuite, Dynamics 365, SAP B1, Odoo and others) | No |
| Seaborn | London, UK | Cloud, web, iOS and Android | Yes: PDF, Excel, Word, images | Built-in invoicing | No |
| Supply Logic | Singapore | Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central | Yes: "Auto Bot 365" | Business Central finance | No |
| ShipCentric (Dynamic Ship Chandler) | Denmark | Microsoft-based | Not mentioned | Built in | No |
| Breakwater | Not published (US market) | Not published | Yes: email, portals, spreadsheets, PDFs | Positioned as an ERP replacement | No (custom quote) |
| Zeatech | Singapore | Not published | Not mentioned | General ledger | No |
| WHIZMarine | Dubai, UAE | Module of the WHIZMarine ERP | Not mentioned | Not stated for the chandling module | No |
Source: each vendor's own website, checked 19 October 2026. "Not mentioned" means we could not find it on their site, not that the product lacks it.
1. Chandler
- Best for
- Small and mid-size chandlers that want one system from inquiry to invoice, accounting included, at a known price
- What it does
- AI reads the inquiry (email, PDF, Excel or photo, including IMPA codes) and matches it to your catalogue; suppliers enter prices through a link; margin formulas and management approval; vessel PO checked against the quote; supplier POs per currency; goods received, packing, dispatch, handover photos, returns; final invoice and built-in finance
- Go-live
- Quoting live in one week, no catalogue import needed
- Price
- US$679 a month for up to 10 users, US$865 setup, or US$6,790 a year (full pricing)
- Worth knowing
- Built with and live at DeepOcean, a ship chandler in Sri Lanka; a younger product with a smaller customer base than the Microsoft-based ERPs. No ShipServ connection advertised; inquiries are uploaded or forwarded
2. Tidal
- Best for
- Chandlers with high RFQ volume that want fast AI quoting and already run (or want to keep) a separate ERP
- What it says it does
- RFQ intake from email, ShipServ, ProcureShip and other portals; line matching to your own catalogue codes; costing with margin rules and exception flags; branded multi-currency quotes; order tracking; inventory alerts; integrations with NetSuite, Dynamics 365, SAP Business One, Odoo, ShipNet and BASSnet
- Claims
- "Quote 847 items in 30 minutes", 90%+ first-pass match, live in one week
- Price
- Not published; "scoped to your volume and modules"
- Worth knowing
- Calls itself a "newer platform"; SOC 2 Type II "in progress"; accounting through integration. See Chandler vs Tidal
3. Seaborn
- Best for
- Chandlers that want an AI-first suite with mobile warehouse apps
- What it says it does
- 12 modules including an AI RFQ analyser (PDF, Excel, Word, images, any language), AI pricing, supplier RFQs, quotations, order management, a mobile-first warehouse with barcode/QR and photo proof, email automation, finance and invoicing, reports
- Claims
- 99% extraction accuracy, "up to 150x faster", used in 16 countries
- Price
- Not published; 20-minute demo on your own RFQ
- Worth knowing
- Based in London. IMPA/ISSA and ShipServ not named on its site. See Chandler vs Seaborn
4. Supply Logic
- Best for
- Chandlers that want to run on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- What it says it does
- "Auto Bot 365" AI RFQ extraction, IMPA search, an e-supplier form with price comparison, vessel sales and profit, a web warehouse with pick-and-put, and finance through Business Central
- Claims
- "At least 20x faster", 99% extraction from day one
- Price
- Not published; subscription
- Worth knowing
- Singapore-based. Several editions (ENT, LITE). See Chandler vs Supply Logic
5. ShipCentric (Dynamic Ship Chandler)
- Best for
- Established chandlers that want a Microsoft-based ERP and connections to e-procurement networks
- What it says it does
- Cross-reference between IMPA, ISSA, vendor, customer and internal codes; quotes and orders; lost-quote analysis; purchasing from sales documents; inventory; financials with invoices by vessel department; connections to ShipServ, MarineLink MTS and Sea Supplier
- Price
- Not published; contact for price structure
- Worth knowing
- Based in Denmark, built on standard Microsoft software. AI is not mentioned. The only vendor here that names IMPA and ISSA cross-referencing
6. Breakwater
- Best for
- US ship suppliers replacing a legacy ERP
- What it says it does
- AI RFQ intake from email, portals, spreadsheets, PDFs and order forms; order intelligence; vendor price-list updates; migration from legacy ERP
- Claims
- 88% faster RFQ response; a 200-line provisions quote in under 10 minutes
- Price
- Not published; custom quote
- Worth knowing
- Customers shown are US ship suppliers
7. Zeatech Ship Chandlers System
- Best for
- Chandlers that want a traditional, code-driven order system
- What it says it does
- IMPA codes throughout; supplier and customer item cross-reference; customer enquiry to supplier enquiry; automatic mark-up; sales order to PO; invoices and delivery orders; general ledger
- Price
- Not published
- Worth knowing
- Singapore-based. AI not mentioned; the site's copyright line reads 2016
8. WHIZMarine
- Best for
- Companies that also need a wider logistics ERP
- What it says it does
- A ship chandling module covering quotes against vessel requisitions, stock of consumables and provisions, bonded storage, port-side delivery scheduling and customs for ship stores
- Price
- Not published; typical go-live 8 weeks
- Worth knowing
- Dubai-based general logistics ERP vendor; chandling is one module
What about ShipServ?
ShipServ (part of Marcura) is a marketplace where ship buyers send RFQs to suppliers. It is where many requisitions come from, not a system to run your quoting, purchasing, delivery and accounts. Most chandlers use a marketplace and their own software. ShipServ also hosts a free IMPA code search.
How to choose ship chandler software
- Test it on your own inquiry. Most vendors here offer a demo. Send a real, messy requisition (a photo, a PDF with no IMPA codes) and time how long it takes to get to a quote you would actually send.
- Decide where accounting lives. If you already run NetSuite, Dynamics or SAP, an integration-first tool (like Tidal) may suit you. If you run on spreadsheets plus a small accounting package, a system with finance built in avoids a second project.
- Follow the order past the quote. The quote only wins you the work. Check supplier POs, goods received, packing, delivery, returns and invoicing from delivered quantities.
- Ask for the full price in writing: setup, monthly fee, users, AI usage limits, changes and the minimum term.
- Ask how long to the first live quote, and whether you have to import a catalogue first.