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Nauticare vs IDEA Yacht
IDEA Yacht is long-established maintenance software for superyachts. Nauticare does the core jobs with AI that sets up and runs the admin, on simple monthly pricing.
In short
- IDEA Yacht has been around since 2001 and covers maintenance, inventory, purchasing and compliance. Its AI assistant, CLIVE, is in beta on selected vessels.
- Nauticare’s AI is live for every customer: it builds the maintenance plan from your manuals, reads invoices and certificates, and takes actions after you approve.
- Nauticare publishes prices from €49 per vessel per month, billed monthly or annually. IDEA GT, for smaller yachts, is €9,900 for the first year.
| What you get | Nauticare | IDEA Yachtidea-yacht.com |
|---|---|---|
| AI that does the work | ||
| AI included in the price | Included in every plan. No add-on, no beta. | CLIVE AI assistant, in beta on selected vessels. |
| AI builds your planned maintenance from equipment manuals | Upload the manuals, get tasks, descriptions and schedules. | Not listed. IDEA offers a ready-made equipment database. |
| AI reads invoices, receipts and certificates | Scanned, converted and categorised automatically. | Not listed. |
| AI agents that act for you, with your approval | Update stock, fill forms, build ISM checklists from one chat. | CLIVE prepares stock changes for you to confirm. In beta. |
| Getting started, pricing and support | ||
| Published prices | From €49 per vessel per month. Superyacht plan priced by length. | Only for IDEA GT (yachts under 400 GT): €9,900 for the first year, then €1,260 per year. |
| Monthly or annual billing, add or remove vessels any time | Yes. Add a vessel in minutes, downgrade just as easily. | Not stated. IDEA GT is sold per year. |
| Free demo with a sample yacht, no card needed | 7 days, every module, sign up in a minute. | Demo on request. No free trial stated. |
| 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 IDEA Yacht?
Yes. Nauticare covers the daily jobs crews use IDEA Yacht for, such as maintenance, inventory and compliance, and adds AI that is live today, published prices and monthly billing.
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 IDEA Yacht checked on 2 November 2026 from public sources. Spotted something out of date? Tell us at info@nauticare.io and we’ll correct it.
- IDEA Yacht (idea-yacht.com)
- IDEA GT (idea-yacht.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.