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Nauticare vs HelmOps
HelmOps is a yacht operations app launched in 2026. Nauticare goes further on compliance, inventory and AI, and is already used by yacht management companies.
In short
- HelmOps covers expenses, maintenance, trips, crew documents and a guest portal, with AI that writes monthly reports.
- Nauticare adds ISM tools, inventory and AI that builds your maintenance plan from the manuals and takes actions after you approve.
- Nauticare is used by yacht management companies such as Navara and West Nautical, with support every day.
| What you get | Nauticare | HelmOpshelmops.com |
|---|---|---|
| One app for the whole yacht | ||
| Inventory | Built in, with bulk import from Excel. | Not listed. |
| ISM: SMS, digital forms and drills | Built in, with AI that builds your checklists. On the Superyacht plan. | Not listed. |
| AI that does the work | ||
| AI builds your planned maintenance from equipment manuals | Upload the manuals, get tasks, descriptions and schedules. | Not listed. Its AI writes narrative reports. |
| AI reads invoices, receipts and certificates | Scanned, converted and categorised automatically. | Receipt categorisation. Certificate reading not listed. |
| AI agents that act for you, with your approval | Update stock, fill forms, build ISM checklists from one chat. | Not listed. |
| Getting started, pricing and support | ||
| Support every day by chat, email, phone and WhatsApp | Every day of the week. | Not stated. |
Why teams choose Nauticare
All in one
Maintenance, inventory, crew, ISM, documents and finance in one app. One login for crew, captain, manager and owner.
AI that does the admin
It builds your maintenance plan from the manuals, reads invoices and certificates, and acts on your behalf after you approve.
Easy for any crew
Clear screens on phone, tablet and desktop. Crews usually pick it up in a day, on small yachts and superyachts alike.
Support every day
Chat, email, phone or WhatsApp, every day of the week. We can also set everything up for you.
Switching to Nauticare
Step 1
Start the free demo
A sample yacht is already loaded, so you can try every module straight away.
Step 2
Bring your data
Import equipment and inventory from Excel, or upload your manuals and let the AI build the maintenance plan.
Step 3
Go live with your crew
We can do the setup for you, with 1-on-1 video training and support every day.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nauticare an alternative to HelmOps?
Yes. Nauticare covers maintenance, expenses and crew documents like HelmOps, and adds inventory, ISM tools and AI that sets up and runs the admin.
How much does Nauticare cost?
Lite is €49, Standard €69 and Plus €99 per vessel per month, excluding VAT. Yachts over 40 m and commercial vessels are on the Superyacht plan, priced by length and the modules you need. You can pay monthly or annually, and add or remove vessels at any time.
Can we move our data to Nauticare?
Yes. Import equipment and inventory with our Excel templates, let the AI build your maintenance plan from your manuals, or let our team set everything up for you, with 1-on-1 video training.
Facts about HelmOps checked on 2 November 2026 from public sources. Spotted something out of date? Tell us at info@nauticare.io and we’ll correct it.
- HelmOps (helmops.com)
- HelmOps on Capterra (capterra.com)
See it on your own yacht
Start a free 7-day demo with a sample yacht already loaded. No card, no call needed.
No credit card. Leave demo mode and choose a plan whenever you’re ready.