Nautaes vs Zip Yacht
Both connect yacht captains with the people who work on their boats. For a supplier, the biggest difference is what it costs to start.
Price at a glance
- Entry plan
- NautaesStarter: €0 / month
- Zip YachtManagement: $1,790 / year + $189 / month
- Cost in the first year
- Nautaes€0, plus a 15% platform fee only on jobs you bill
- Zip YachtAbout $4,058
- Prices published
- NautaesYes, all three plans
- Zip YachtYes
| What you compare | Nautaes | Zip Yacht |
|---|---|---|
| Entry plan | Starter: €0 / month | Management: $1,790 / year + $189 / month |
| Cost in the first year | €0, plus a 15% platform fee only on jobs you bill | About $4,058 |
| Prices published | Yes, all three plans | Yes |
Competitor details are taken from their public website and may have changed since October 2026. Check their site for current prices.
See all Nautaes plansWhat you get with Nautaes
- Itemized quotes written on the yacht deck and sent to the captain in minutes.
- The captain approves and pays in the app. Payments are processed by Stripe.
- Start at €0 a month on Starter. Captains join free.
- The Verified badge only after we check company registration, liability insurance and tax certificate.
- Valeria, the AI assistant, drafts quotes and replies to captains in their language.
Questions suppliers ask
Is Nautaes cheaper than Zip Yacht for a supplier?
To start, yes. Nautaes Starter is €0 a month and you only pay a 15% platform fee on jobs you bill through the app. Zip Yacht's Management plan is listed at $1,790 a year plus $189 a month, about $4,058 in the first year.
Can I lower the platform fee as I grow?
Yes. Growth Pro (€185 a month) lowers the fee to 5%, and Unlimited Fleet (€389 a month) has 0% platform fee. The calculator on the pricing page shows which plan costs least for your monthly volume.
How do captains pay me?
The captain approves your quote and pays in the app. Payments are processed by Stripe and paid out to your connected account.