When choosing a marina management solution, comparing providers can feel overwhelming. From legacy desktop solutions to niche booking apps and partial tools, the market is fragmented. Marinapy brings a fresh, unified approach — built with modern technology and designed to scale across marinas of all sizes and all regions.
What Sets Marinapy Apart?
1. Modern SaaS Technology
Marinapy is fully cloud-based — no installation, no servers, and no costly upgrades. Unlike many legacy systems, Marinapy is designed with:
- 100% web-based cloud architecture
- Latest technologies
- A responsive, mobile-ready interface
- Automatic backups and version upgrades
- Real-time, map-based berth and contract management
- End-to-end operations: CRM, billing, communications, self-service
2. Self-Service Onboarding
Marinapy is designed for full self-service. You can get started within minutes without waiting for sales calls, onboarding consultants, or complex setup processes:
- Instant access to 20,000+ marina maps: most marinas of the world are already digitized on our platform. Simply claim your marina and begin managing berths, clients, contracts, invoices, payments, and yard operations.
- Fully customizable settings: tailor your price lists, service offer, tax rules, and operational preferences directly in the platform — no technical support required.
3. Flexible Freemium Model
Marinapy follows a freemium model: you can start using the core features at no cost, with no time limit. As your needs grow, you can unlock advanced features through transparent, usage-based pricing. This ensures marinas of all sizes can benefit from powerful tools without upfront commitments. View pricing
4. Built for a Global Market
While many competitors focus on local markets or offer region-specific tools, Marinapy was created with international marinas in mind, supporting international parameters and local currencies.
5. Data and Privacy Security
Marinapy is built with security and privacy at its core. Your marina’s sensitive data is encrypted, fully isolated from other marinas, regularly backed up, and hosted on secure, privacy-compliant infrastructure. Unlike some platforms, we don’t monetize user or client data; your information belongs to you, stays safe, and remains entirely under your control.
Marina Software & Booking Platform Alternatives
The list below includes other marina-related solutions, grouped by type.
Booking platform & marina directories
Some well-known names in the market are often included in comparisons, but they serve a different purpose. These are online directories or booking platforms designed primarily for boaters to find and reserve berths.
While they can help with visibility or lead generation, they don’t provide marinas with the operational tools needed to run daily activities such as:
- Contract and berth management
- Invoicing, payments and accounting
- CRM and communications
- Service scheduling
Marinapy, by contrast, is a full-featured marina management platform,built for internal use by marina teams. It can work alongside booking platforms.
| Solution | Country of origin / Main market | Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Navily | France / Europe | Navily is a community-centric platform focusing on discovery, ratings, and straightforward berth booking for boaters. It’s not a marina operations system but serves as a valuable acquisition channel for marinas looking to boost visibility with minimal technical integration. |
| Snag-A-Slip | USA | Snag-A-Slip delivers a simple, boater-friendly online booking solution—ideal for marinas wanting to add digital reservations quickly. While it lacks internal CRM, invoicing, or operations modules, it’s a powerful addition to marina offerings focused on visibility and seamless booking. |
Local Booking-Driven Solutions
Some regional providers combine basic marina management features with a local booking directory. These platforms capitalize on local market knowledge to offer a simple solution tailored to their geographic area. Typically, they serve a network of participating marinas and offer visibility to boaters within that region.
While this model can be effective for local promotion and basic operations, it often lacks:
- Scalability beyond the local context
- Advanced features like automation, CRM, multi-currency, or financial reporting
- Flexibility for multi-site or internationally oriented marinas
Marinapy, in contrast, was built as a scalable, full-service platform for marinas of any size or geography, with no dependency on regional booking ecosystems.
| Software | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HavneWeb | Norway | HavneWeb offers a practical, cloud-driven management hub for Norwegian marine communities. It automates berth booking, shift planning, payment collection, and communications. Targets boating associations and guest harbors with minimal staff. |
| SaMMY | Greece | SammyYacht (SaMMY) delivers an IoT-integrated marina platform pairing digital booking, environmental monitoring, and guest communication. Operates mostly in Greece and Cyprus, more niche than full ERP systems. |
Marina Management Software
| Solution | Country of origin / main market | Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| 3D West | France | Legacy solution; its visibility and adoption appear to be declining as marinas explore more modern alternatives. The system requires professional services for onboarding and setup, with no self-service deployment options. |
| Alizée Soft | France | Legacy well-established solution with strong local adoption in France market. Operates on a traditional non-SaaS architecture model and includes a mobile app for boater engagement. The system requires professional services for onboarding and setup, with no self-service deployment options. |
| Arabel i-Marina | Belgium | Arabel i-Marina stands out by combining cloud-based marina management software with comprehensive hardware infrastructure (power/water pedestals, pumps, sanitary fittings, access control, etc.). It is mostly deployed in Germany, the Netherlands, and across Belgium. The system requires professional services for onboarding and setup, with no self-service deployment options. |
| BAS (Batunionens Administrativa System) | Sweden | BAS is a robust club-focused administrative solution, offering secure membership and berth management, scheduling, and billing. It’s optimized for Swedish boating associations rather than commercial marina operations. |
| Bit Software | USA | BiT is a SaaS platform offering marina management, parts store, service operations, dealership services, CRM—all scalable to property size and complexity. Paired with dedicated onboarding (requires engagement with vendor and professional services) and robust support, it serves well-established marine facilities seeking an all-encompassing operational solution. |
| BlueShell | Italy | Established solution with some local adoption in the Italian market. Built on SaaS architecture. Initial setup typically involves professional services for onboarding and map customization. |
| BoatX | Norway | Mostly available in Norway, BoatX is a focused boatyard and service management platform, designed for efficiency in storage, repairs, and client engagement. Although not a full marina berth management suite, it complements marina operations by addressing the logistical needs of service-heavy facilities. |
| DockMaster | USA | Well-established solution with strong local adoption in the USA. Available as desktop, web, and mobile versions. Initial setup typically involves professional services for onboarding and map customization. |
| DockWa | USA | Hybrid solution with a stronger emphasis on boater acquisition and booking over internal operations. Strong local adoption in the USA. SaaS architecture. The system requires professional services for onboarding and setup, with no self-service deployment options. |
| e-Captain | Netherlands | While not a dedicated marina management platform, e-Captain offers a versatile, SaaS-based administrative suite that can support basic port and berth operations through its optional modules. |
| EasyPier | Spain | Deployed mostly in Spain, EasyPier offers a user-centric, flexible marina management system that lowers the barrier to entry through a pay-as-you-go model. |
| EliteDynamics Marina | UK | EliteMarinas is a marina and holiday park management platform built on Microsoft Dynamics 365. They maintain strong presence in the UK and are expanding in North America. Suited for medium to large operations needing an ERP-powered marina management system with advanced finance, deep process automation, CRM, backed by enterprise-grade support. |
| FastData RM Data | Netherlands | FastData is a long-standing and widely adopted solution in the Dutch market. It provides built-in integration with the Exact accounting system. Some professional operators repeatedly reported issues in customer support responsiveness. The solution requires onboarding and manual map customisation. |
| HamnSystem | Sweden | HamnSystem excels as a specialized guest harbor and resource payment solution. While it doesn’t handle berth contracts, CRM, or invoicing in the way a full marina management software would, it’s suitable for sites needing efficient, unattended operations at dockside. |
| HarbaMaster | Denmark | Harba is an all-in-one SaaS platform that includes the HarbaApp, a mobile application for boater services and berth booking. While the solution is available internationally, it is primarily adopted in Denmark. The system requires professional services for onboarding and setup, with no self-service deployment options. |
| Harbour Assist | UK | Harbour Assist (Marina Assist in North America) delivers a feature-rich, vendor-supported SaaS platform that simplifies marina and harbour operations across the board. The solution does not support autonomous setup; implementation is handled through professional services. |
| HavenStar | UK | HavenStar provides a scalable, cloud-hosted solution built around operational efficiency and real-world marina workflows. Its modular design make it a solid fit for facilities aiming to modernize management across multiple locations. It requires provider engagement for onboarding and customisation. |
| Havnami | Norway | HavnaMi offers a simple, touchscreen-friendly management system tailored to Nordic harbors. With its cloud-native design and modularity, it’s well suited for communities seeking easy-to-use solutions without IT overhead. |
| MarinaCloud | Croatia | MarinaCloud offers a blend of standard marina management tools and IoT-driven safety features. Headquartered and mostly deployed in Croatia, it enables marina clients to manage operations while ensuring vessel security through real-time sensor data and notifications. The solution does not support autonomous setup; implementation is handled through professional services. |
| MarinaDesk | Turkey | MarinaDesk is a mature marina management system built through close engagement with prominent marinas. With multi-module capabilities, professional deployment support (the vendor conducts site visits and builds tailored configurations), and flexible hosting options, it caters to complex waterfront operations seeking deep customization and a comprehensive feature set. |
| MarinaMaster | Slovenia | Modular and scalable platform with berth management, CRM, invoicing, POS, and boater mobile app. Available in SaaS or on-premise deployments, with hardware and ERP integrations. The system requires professional services for onboarding and setup, with no self-service deployment options. |
| MarinaOffice / MarinaGo | USA | Primarily used across North America, the Caribbean and Central America, MarinaOffice and MarinaGo (via Scribble Software) deliver an enterprise-ready SaaS solution with a full suite of tools for marina administration, POS, fuel management, and boater-facing services—backed by extensive integrations and cloud reliability. The onboarding process is facilitated by professional services due to the absence of a self-directed setup option. |
| Metarina.com | Germany | Metarina combines boaters’ booking convenience with core management tools in a self-service SaaS platform. It is ideally suited to marinas focused on occupancy optimization and streamlined boater engagement, though it may not provide as extensive operational depth as larger management systems. |
| Molo | USA | Molo delivers a comprehensive, user-friendly SaaS platform for both marina and boatyard operations. With strong support tools and mobile-first design, it’s well suited for modern waterfront businesses seeking a cloud-native solution. The system requires professional services for onboarding and setup, with no self-service deployment options. |
| Navis 3 | Italy | Navis 3 is a full-featured marina management solution offering berth scheduling, booking, invoicing, and marketplace visibility. Its hybrid architecture (on-premise and SaaS) and feature set make it a versatile option, mostly for operations across Italy and Southern Europe. Initial setup must be carried out with vendor assistance, as self-service deployment is not available. |
| PacSoftNG | New Zealand | PacsoftNG is a feature-rich, mature management platform available as on-premise or web emulated. Designed for comprehensive marina operations, it excels in areas like accounting, work orders, payments, and customer portals. Initial setup must be carried out with vendor assistance, as self-service deployment is not available. |
| Pandora Global | Spain | Pandora Global is a mature and full-featured ERP tailored to the nautical sector, offering both software and equipment support. With strong roots in Spain, it is widely and almost exclusively adopted in the Spanish market, where it is typically deployed in hosted or on-premise setups alongside hardware integration. Onboarding and configuration depend on professional support, rather than self-guided tools. |
| PickaPier | Israel | Pick a Pier is an AI-driven booking and engagement platform that connects marinas with boaters efficiently. While it lacks full internal management features, it excels in enhancing booking transparency, boater communication, and berth optimization through its cloud-based, self-service solution. |
| PortLogic | France | Mostly available in France, PortLogic remains a viable system for port scheduling and harbour call management, especially where simplicity and on-premise control are preferred. However, its legacy architecture may limit its appeal compared to modern SaaS solutions. |
| PortLux | Sweden | Portlux delivers a single-pane SaaS portal for harbor administration, enhancing operational safety and efficiency via standardized workflows and real-time oversight. It serves marinas and port authorities across Sweden and the Nordics. |
| Seaport | France | SeaPort is a mature, regionally established solution tailored to the needs of public and semi-public port operators in France. It offers a solid set of asset and facility management tools. The platform primarily operates on a traditional on-premise architecture, rather than a SaaS model. The solution requires provider engagement for onboarding and customisation. |
| Sharper MMS | USA | All-in-one SaaS platform launched in 2018. Offers slip mapping, booking, boater self-service, POS, rentals, and analytics and integrates with tools like QuickBooks and Power BI. Flat-rate pricing model with onboarding support. Presence mostly in the USA. The solution does not support autonomous setup; implementation is handled through professional services. |
| SlipWise | USA | Slipwise is a UX-centered platform that simplifies marina operations with intuitive berth management, task flows, and contract oversight. It’s an excellent fit for facilities seeking a modern, design-savvy alternative to legacy systems — though it does not yet include full financial or CRM features found in larger platforms. |
| Smart Waters | France | Smart Waters delivers a cloud-native, SaaS, ERP-grade maritime management suite, from berth planning and billing to client portals and POS. It is globally available, though strongest in France. Deployment requires guided implementation by the provider; self-service is not currently supported. |
| StyreWeb | Norway | Styreweb is a regional solution supporting membership and associative marinas in Norway. It is mostly suited for Norwegian market (language, currency). The system requires professional services for onboarding and setup, with no self-service deployment options. |
| Wallace / Anchorsoft Marine | USA | Wallace delivers a versatile, mature marine operations platform designed to unify reservation management, repair services, parts retail, and finance in a single suite. Its flexible, cloud-based and modular approach makes it a solid option for businesses needing scalable, multi-functional software built for both dealerships and marinas. |
| YouNav | France | YouNav is a SaaS-native platform designed for mid-sized to large marinas. It emphasizes process automation and fully digital workflows, offering a modern alternative to legacy solutions. While the platform is feature-rich and highly customizable, achieving full operational automation typically requires a more involved setup and configuration phase. |
Conclusion: One Platform to Run It All
While most providers specialize in just one aspect whether it’s booking, billing, or marina mapping Marinapy unifies every core operation into one intuitive dashboard. That means less switching, fewer integrations, and more time focused on service and growth.
Whether you're managing a small harbor or a multi-site port network, Marinapy helps you:
- Simplify day-to-day operations
- Offer boaters a premium digital experience
- Stay flexible and future-proof
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