A modern alternative to IMC.
IMC has long-standing marine brokerage tools. DealDecks is the modern, deal-first workspace built for how yacht brokers actually run their pipeline today.
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IMC has been part of the marine industry's software landscape for decades, with tools used by brokers across the U.S. and internationally. Like much of the marine SaaS category, the interface and the workflows reflect when the products were built — capable, but not modern. DealDecks brings a deal-first workspace to marine brokerage: pipeline, buyer communications, co-branded buyer portals, co-broker commission splits and event lead capture, in a UI built for daily use on desktop and mobile.
The stack you end up with on IMC (International Marine Certification).
IMC (International Marine Certification) covers part of the workflow. Most teams accumulate the rest one tool at a time — until the "stack" is six logins, three sources of truth and a spreadsheet:
- IMC — for marine-specific tools
- Outlook — for buyer conversations
- A spreadsheet — for the pipeline of active buyers
- A spreadsheet — for co-broker splits
- A document tool — for purchase agreements
- Nothing — for a co-branded buyer portal
Everything important about the deal ends up scattered across that stack. With DealDecks, it all lives inside the deal it belongs to.
DealDecks vs IMC (International Marine Certification)
Side-by-side, no marketing fluff.
| Capability | DealDecks | IMC (International Marine Certification) |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Modern, mobile-friendly, fast | Long-standing platform — interface feels dated to many users |
| Pipeline & kanban | Yes — drag deals through stages | Limited |
| Vessel-linked deals | Yes — vessels as assets with specs, photos, asking price | Yes — listing-focused |
| Buyer SMS / email | Yes — in-context per deal | External email |
| Co-branded buyer deal rooms | Yes — OTP-verified, no buyer account | Limited |
| Co-broker commission splits | Yes — auto-calculated | Manual |
| Pricing | Published — $49/mo Starter, free plan | Custom / contact sales |
Comparison reflects publicly available information as of 2026. Vendor features change — verify current details on each vendor's site before switching.
Why teams switch from IMC (International Marine Certification) to DealDecks
A UI that doesn't feel like 2008
Marine SaaS has historically lagged on user experience. DealDecks brings a modern interface — fast, mobile-friendly, designed for daily use.
Pipeline visibility your brokerage doesn't have today
If your pipeline lives in a spreadsheet or a sales tracker, that's the gap DealDecks closes. Kanban pipeline with total deal value per stage, drag-to-update, and forecasting.
Co-branded buyer experience
Send a single link and your buyer has everything they need — vessel details, signed documents, milestones, status. No buyer account, no app to download.
Co-broker commissions calculated, not tracked manually
Define per-deal splits — listing broker, selling broker, referral fees, brokerage cut — and DealDecks does the math.
When to choose which
We'd rather you pick the right tool than the wrong one.
Choose DealDecks if
You want a modern marine brokerage workspace with a pipeline, buyer portal and automated commission splits — without sacrificing marine-specific workflows like sea trials, surveys and co-broker arrangements.
Best for
- Marine brokers ready to move from spreadsheets to a real platform
- Brokerages running co-broker deals who want splits calculated automatically
- Teams running boat shows who want per-vessel QR capture
- Operators who want a modern, mobile-friendly UI for daily use
Stick with IMC (International Marine Certification) if
You have deep tenure on IMC, your brokerage workflow is built around specific IMC integrations, and modernizing the platform isn't a current priority.
Best for
- Brokerages with long-running IMC contracts and trained staff
- Operators whose workflow depends on specific IMC integrations
- Teams that specifically prefer legacy marine-industry tools
Frequently asked questions
Can DealDecks replace IMC entirely?
For most marine brokerages, yes. DealDecks covers pipeline, buyer communications, deal rooms, document workflows, e-signature and commission tracking. Marine-specific closing forms can be uploaded as custom templates.
Does it handle new and used (brokerage) vessel sales?
Yes. Vessels are tracked as assets with customizable fields. Pipeline stages support both workflows.
Can I run it on mobile?
Yes. Mobile-friendly views are built in for field use at marinas and boat shows.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. 14-day free trial, no credit card required.
Move your marine brokerage to a modern platform.
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