Quick verdict — TL;DR
Scyllastar is a fleet-native operations platform built from day one for management companies running multiple yachts simultaneously: integrated accounting, automated IMO FAL forms, interval-based PMS, transversal alert system, open REST API, and 24/7 WhatsApp support — at 3 to 5 times less than DeepBlue.
DeepBlue is a yacht-centric compliance platform optimised for individually managed large superyachts with formal certification requirements: DNV-certified PMS and crew records, offline capability, and deep single-vessel documentation. It is a well-built tool for a narrow audience — the 60+ metre private vessel with class society obligations. Outside that segment, its per-vessel architecture, complexity and premium pricing are hard to justify against a fully integrated fleet platform.
At comparable vessel size, Scyllastar is 3 to 5 times cheaper than DeepBlue.
Bottom line: Choose Scyllastar for fleet management, active charter operations, and any yacht up to 55 m that needs a fully integrated, affordable operational platform. Consider DeepBlue only if DNV-certified software is a hard regulatory contractual requirement on a large individually managed superyacht — and you are willing to pay the price premium.
Company overview
| — | Scyllastar | DeepBlue |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 | 2019 |
| HQ | Monaco | Palma de Mallorca, Spain |
| Primary focus | Fleet management companies | Individual large superyacht operators |
| Vessel size | Any (optimised for 24–55 m fleets) | Large superyachts 40 m+ |
| Architecture | Multi-vessel, fleet-transversal | Per-vessel (separate instance per yacht) |
| Certification | ISO 27001 in progress | DNV-certified PMS |
Fleet-native vs yacht-centric
The most fundamental difference between Scyllastar and DeepBlue is not a feature list — it is architecture.
Scyllastar was designed for management companies that operate multiple yachts simultaneously. Every module — accounting, crew, alerts, PMS, logbook — runs across all vessels from a single login. A fleet manager can see overdue maintenance across 12 yachts, pull consolidated P&L by owner, or check upcoming crew certifications for the entire fleet in one view.
DeepBlue is built vessel by vessel. Each yacht runs its own DeepBlue instance. There is no native cross-fleet dashboard. For an owner-operator managing a single large vessel, this is fine. For a management company with 8 yachts, it means 8 logins, 8 PMS systems, and 8 reporting environments — with no consolidated view.
This architectural gap explains most of the pricing difference. Fleet-level coordination is expensive to build, and Scyllastar amortises that cost across the fleet. DeepBlue charges premium per-vessel pricing for deep single-vessel functionality.
Scyllastar modular architecture
Scyllastar is structured as a set of integrated modules that share a common data layer. Unlike bolt-on add-ons, every module is aware of every other: a maintenance alert can trigger a crew notification, which feeds into the logbook, which updates the accounting accruals automatically.
The modules available as of 2026:
- Global Accounting
- Charter Module
- Crew Management
- Yacht Management (PMS)
- Logbook
- Yacht Agenda
- Two-level alert system (vessel + fleet)
- REST API
Global Accounting
Scyllastar’s accounting module is built for the realities of multi-currency yacht operations: owner disbursement accounts, VAT handling across flag states, crew payroll, supplier invoicing, and owner reporting — all in one environment.
Key capabilities:
- Multi-currency ledger with automatic exchange rate handling
- Owner disbursement account management
- VAT and tax handling per jurisdiction
- Automated IMO FAL form generation
- Owner reporting with PDF export
- Cross-fleet P&L consolidation
DeepBlue offers basic expense tracking and budget management, but does not provide a full double-entry accounting environment or cross-fleet financial consolidation. For management companies handling owner accounts across multiple flags, this is a significant gap.
Charter Module
The Scyllastar charter module covers the full lifecycle of a charter booking:
- Contract generation and e-signature
- APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) management
- Preference sheets and guest dossiers
- Itinerary planning with waypoint management
- Post-charter reconciliation and owner reporting
DeepBlue has a charter management component, but it is positioned as a documentation and compliance tool rather than an end-to-end operations platform. It lacks the APA reconciliation workflow and the direct link to the accounting module that Scyllastar provides.
Crew Management
Both platforms manage crew records, but with different depth and focus.
Scyllastar covers:
- STCW certification tracking with expiry alerts
- Crew scheduling and rotation planning
- Payroll calculation (basic)
- Crew document vault (passports, visas, certificates)
- Cross-fleet crew utilisation view
DeepBlue offers DNV-certified crew record management — which matters if your flag state or class society requires certified software for STCW documentation. It also supports offline crew record access, which is relevant for vessels operating in remote areas with poor connectivity.
If DNV certification is a contractual or regulatory requirement, DeepBlue has a genuine advantage in this module. If it is not, Scyllastar’s cross-fleet crew view and payroll integration provide more operational value for management companies.
Yacht Management (PMS)
Planned Maintenance System is the core of both platforms.
Scyllastar PMS:
- Interval-based task scheduling (calendar, engine hours, nautical miles)
- Equipment hierarchy with manufacturer and serial number tracking
- Work order generation and completion tracking
- Spare parts inventory with reorder alerts
- Cross-fleet maintenance dashboard
- Supplier and warranty management
DeepBlue PMS:
- DNV-certified maintenance records
- Offline-capable (critical for remote operations)
- Deep equipment documentation (manuals, drawings)
- Class society inspection readiness tools
- Single-vessel optimised
For a fleet manager, Scyllastar’s cross-vessel PMS view is a major advantage: seeing all overdue or upcoming tasks across 10 yachts in one screen is not possible in DeepBlue without logging into each instance separately.
For a single large yacht with DNV class obligations, DeepBlue’s certified records and offline capability are genuine differentiators.
Logbook
Scyllastar’s digital logbook captures the full operational record of each voyage: departure, arrival, waypoints, engine hours, fuel consumption, crew on watch, weather observations, and any incidents or defects noted underway.
Logbook entries feed directly into the PMS (engine hours trigger maintenance intervals), the accounting module (fuel costs reconciled against voyage records), and the charter module (client itinerary versus actual track).
DeepBlue also offers a digital logbook, with a strong focus on compliance documentation — port state control readiness, ISM log requirements — rather than operational integration.
Yacht Agenda
The Scyllastar agenda module provides a shared calendar across each vessel — visible to captain, crew, owner representatives, and management — covering:
- Charter bookings
- Owner use periods
- Scheduled maintenance windows
- Crew rotation dates
- Refit periods
- Port calls and fuel stops
The agenda is transversal: a fleet manager can see the forward schedule of all vessels simultaneously, which is essential for resource allocation and conflict avoidance.
DeepBlue has a scheduling component but it is per-vessel and does not offer a fleet-level calendar view.
Two-level alert system
One of Scyllastar’s more operationally distinctive features is its two-level alert architecture:
- Vessel-level alerts: notifications sent to the captain and crew of a specific yacht (e.g. maintenance overdue, certificate expiring)
- Fleet-level alerts: notifications sent to fleet managers and shore team when any vessel in the fleet triggers a condition (e.g. any yacht with overdue maintenance, any crew member with an expiring STCW certificate across the whole fleet)
This means a fleet manager does not need to check each vessel individually. The system surfaces anomalies proactively, across all vessels, to the right person.
DeepBlue has an alert system, but it operates at vessel level only. Fleet-transversal alerting requires manual aggregation or separate tooling.
API, integrations & digital backbone
Scyllastar exposes a documented REST API that allows management companies to connect their existing tools — accounting software, owner portals, broker platforms, fuel procurement systems — to the Scyllastar data layer.
Current integrations and API capabilities:
- REST API (documented, JSON)
- Webhook support for event-driven workflows
- Owner portal white-label option
- Broker data exchange (charter booking ingest)
- Fuel procurement platform connectors
DeepBlue does not publish a documented public API. Integrations are handled case by case, typically requiring direct engagement with their technical team. For management companies building a digital operations stack, this is a significant constraint.
Support & product development
Scyllastar provides 24/7 WhatsApp support — a channel that resonates with the yacht industry’s always-on, geographically distributed operational reality. The product development roadmap is customer-driven, with management company clients actively shaping feature priorities.
DeepBlue’s support model is more traditional: email and ticketing, with dedicated account management for larger contracts. Response times are typically business-hours aligned.
For a vessel in an emergency situation at 02:00 on a Sunday needing to resolve a documentation issue before a port state control inspection, the support model matters.
Pricing
Neither platform publishes a public price list. Both require a demonstration and proposal process.
Based on industry data and user reporting as of early 2026:
| Scenario | Scyllastar (est.) | DeepBlue (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Single 40 m yacht | €6,000–9,000 / year | €18,000–28,000 / year |
| Single 60 m yacht | €10,000–15,000 / year | €30,000–50,000 / year |
| Fleet of 5 vessels (avg 35 m) | €20,000–35,000 / year | €70,000–120,000 / year |
| Fleet of 10 vessels (avg 35 m) | €35,000–55,000 / year | €140,000–220,000 / year |
Note: these are market estimates based on available data. Actual pricing depends on vessel count, module selection, and contract terms. Request a quote directly from each vendor for your specific fleet configuration.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Scyllastar | DeepBlue |
|---|---|---|
| Fleet-transversal dashboard | ✅ Native | ❌ Per-vessel only |
| Integrated accounting | ✅ Full double-entry | ⚠️ Basic expense tracking |
| DNV-certified PMS | ❌ Not certified | ✅ DNV GL certified |
| Charter module | ✅ Full lifecycle | ⚠️ Compliance-focused |
| REST API | ✅ Documented public API | ❌ No public API |
| Offline capability | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ Full offline mode |
| IMO FAL form automation | ✅ Automated | ⚠️ Manual/template |
| Two-level fleet alerts | ✅ Vessel + fleet level | ❌ Vessel level only |
| 24/7 WhatsApp support | ✅ | ❌ Business hours |
| Price point | ✅ 3–5× lower | ❌ Premium pricing |
Migrating from DeepBlue to Scyllastar
If you are currently using DeepBlue and considering a switch, the migration process typically involves:
- Data export from DeepBlue: equipment registers, maintenance history, crew records, and documents can be exported in standard formats (CSV, PDF).
- Data import into Scyllastar: the Scyllastar onboarding team performs a structured import — equipment hierarchy, historical maintenance records, crew certifications, and opening account balances.
- Parallel running period: typically 4–8 weeks where both systems run simultaneously, allowing the crew and management team to validate data integrity before full cutover.
- Training: the Scyllastar team provides role-based training (captain, crew, fleet manager, accountant) via video call and on-site if required.
- Go-live: full cutover with ongoing WhatsApp support for the first 90 days.
The migration complexity depends primarily on the depth of historical data in DeepBlue and the number of vessels. A single-vessel migration typically takes 3–4 weeks end-to-end. A fleet of 5+ vessels typically requires 8–12 weeks.
Final verdict
Choose Scyllastar if:
- You manage 2 or more yachts and need a consolidated fleet view
- You need integrated accounting, not just expense tracking
- You run an active charter operation and need APA reconciliation
- You want a documented API to connect your operational stack
- Price is a factor and you do not have a mandatory DNV certification requirement
- You need 24/7 responsive support
Consider DeepBlue if:
- You manage a single large superyacht (60 m+) with class society obligations
- DNV-certified PMS and crew records are a hard contractual requirement
- Offline capability is critical for your operational profile (remote cruising areas)
- The vessel is privately operated with minimal charter activity and no fleet management needs
For the vast majority of yacht management companies and charter operators, Scyllastar provides substantially more operational value at a fraction of the price. The DeepBlue premium is justified only in a narrow set of circumstances where DNV certification is non-negotiable.
This comparison was prepared by the Scyllastar team based on publicly available information and user feedback. If any data is outdated or inaccurate, let us know and we’ll update it.