Dive log comparison — honest fit
Factual cells for SharkPoint. Competitor names may appear in the table body only — not as “better than” claims. Choose the tool that matches how you dive.
SharkPoint at a glance
| Topic | SharkPoint | Often elsewhere |
|---|---|---|
| Core idea | Globe-first logbook; private by default; EU-hosted | Desktop USB logs, social feeds, or agency apps |
| Platforms now | Windows, Android, web | Varies (often iOS-first or desktop-only) |
| Later | Linux, macOS, iOS (not in stores yet) | — |
| Price | Free caps (1 buddy, max 20 dives, Horizon 1, 50 MB). Point €39/year or €4.99/month. 30-day trial after first import or 5th dive. Schools don’t pay. | Free, freemium or subscription — check each product |
| Import | Subsurface XML/SSRF, UDDF, UDCF, Diving Log export, SharkPoint v2 — in app. Dive-computer download in app. | Varies widely |
| Export | GDPR zip: dives.xml (Subsurface SSRF), dives.json, profile.json, media-manifest.json. UDDF out: no. Print/PDF separate. | Some offer UDDF or proprietary only |
| Cloud / feed | EU/EEA hosting; no open follow feed | Local-only, US cloud, or social feed — product-dependent |
| Sites / catalog | Your own sites plus a catalog seed of about 2,200 dive spots — not every reef on Earth. Add places you dive; the catalog helps you start. Not PADI/SSI official; not booking. Details | Agency lists, crowdsourced maps, or empty start — product-dependent |
| Horizon / trips | Horizon = plan sites before you fly (not deco). Trips = private travel story on the globe (not school CRM). | “Trips” may mean checklist/CRM; planners may mean deco |
| Examples people compare | SharkPoint (this product) | Subsurface (strong free desktop/USB), social iOS logs, agency apps — pick by need, not by marketing rank |
No disparagement. If you need maximum free USB coverage today, a free open-source desktop log may fit better. If you want a public dive social feed or iPhone-only Bluetooth sync today, wait for our iOS release or use an iOS-first log meanwhile. If you need deco planning, use a dedicated planner — Horizon does not do that.
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