OptimoRoute

optimoroute.com
Logistics & Shipping
Weekend Project

Delivery Route Planning & Field Service Scheduling

How to Replace OptimoRoute

Overview

OptimoRoute is a next-generation route optimization and scheduling software that helps businesses plan efficient delivery routes and field service schedules. It enables companies to serve more customers, reduce drive time, and optimize workforce productivity through automated planning, real-time tracking, and advanced analytics.

Features

27 features across 12 categories

Automation(1)

Automated PlanningAI

Easily import orders and get the most efficient routes and schedules with multi-driver support and workload balancing

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Communication(3)

Customer Feedback

Instantly send post-service surveys via email and SMS to get feedback at the moment of service and boost customer loyalty

Customer Notifications

Share ETAs with customers via customizable text and email notifications with auto-send updates on delivery progress

Realtime Order Tracking

Send customizable SMS messages or emails to customers informing them when the driver is scheduled to arrive

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Documentation(3)

Barcode Scanning

Scan item barcodes or QR codes at order locations for order completion confirmation through the Driver App

Custom Proof of Delivery Forms

Design proof of delivery and service forms that help field teams follow specific workflows and gather data on the go

Proof of Delivery

Capture signatures, photos, and notes via mobile app to improve accuracy and resolve customer inquiries

Integration(3)

API Integration

Robust, easy-to-use API allows end-to-end integration with ERP, CRM, POS, FSM or any other platform

Export to Excel, Garmin & More

Export route data to multiple formats including Excel and Garmin devices

Web Service API

API access for web service integration and custom development

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Management(2)

Coordinated Orders

Manage jobs requiring several people, maintaining efficient schedules for everyone involved

Driver and Vehicle Management

Calculates allowed working hours and driver costs to eliminate overtime and reduce costs, with vehicle specifics for proper order assignment

Mobile(1)

Driver Mobile App

Native app for iOS and Android that manages complete route, order information and navigation on the driver's phone

Also in: monday.com, Smartsheet, Calendly

Navigation(1)

Commercial Truck NavigationAIPremium

Commercial truck navigation finds the best routes for trucks, avoids road restrictions, provides accurate ETAs and saves money

Optimization(7)

Flexible Start TimesAI

Find the best shift start time for individual drivers to maximize working time and meet customer expectations

Multi-day Long-haul RoutesAIPremium

Drivers complete routes over large area and several days, staying overnight and continuing next day where they left off

Order and Task OptimizationAI

Optimize routes and schedules while respecting order priority, time windows, day of week, date range, skills matching and more

Pickup and DeliveryAIPremium

Plan routes with passengers or goods passing from location to another without going through the depot

Realtime Route ModificationAI

Insert last minute orders, adjust stop sequence or replan when a driver calls in sick with automatic recalculation using drag and drop

Truck & Hazmat RoutingAIPremium

Optimize commercial routes for large trucks and hazardous material vehicles by considering size and street access restrictions

Workload BalancingAI

Workload can be balanced using only drivers needed or distributing workload among all drivers by working hours or number of orders

Planning(1)

Weekly PlanningPremium

Specify days of the week or date ranges when orders can be serviced and plan up to 5 weeks in advance with one click

Reporting(2)

Analytics

Auto-generate detailed stats from route data to identify high performers, reasons for service delays, and more

Route History

Access to historical route data for analysis and comparison

Security(1)

Single Sign-On (SSO)

SSO with Microsoft Active Directory enables teams to sign in automatically using existing company credentials

Tracking(2)

Breadcrumbs

Compare planned routes to actual routes and see exactly where drivers have travelled to identify deviations

Live Tracking & ETA

See where drivers are at any time with real-time information and estimated time of arrival to each location

Pricing

Lite

$35.10/driver/month (billed annually)
  • Mobile App for drivers
  • Route history
  • Export to Excel, Garmin & More
  • Plan as often as you like
  • Upgrades included
  • Up to 700 orders at once
  • Live Tracking
  • Web Service API
  • Live ETA & Breadcrumbs

Pro

Popular
$44.10/driver/month (billed annually)
  • Mobile App for drivers
  • Route history
  • Export to Excel, Garmin & More
  • Plan as often as you like
  • Upgrades included
  • Up to 1000 orders at once
  • Live Tracking
  • Web Service API
  • Live ETA & Breadcrumbs
  • Analytics
  • Weekly Planning
  • Realtime Order Tracking
  • Proof of Delivery
  • Customer Feedback

Custom

Contact Sales
  • Mobile App for drivers
  • Route history
  • Export to Excel, Garmin & More
  • Plan as often as you like
  • Upgrades included
  • Live Tracking
  • Web Service API
  • Live ETA & Breadcrumbs
  • Analytics
  • Weekly Planning
  • Realtime Order Tracking
  • Proof of Delivery
  • Customer Feedback
  • THOUSANDS of orders at once
  • Pickup and Delivery
  • Multi-day Long-haul Routes
  • Commercial Routing
  • Access to advanced features
  • Technical consulting
  • Expert support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying OptimoRoute

Monthly$39/mo
Yearly$468/yr
5-Year Total$2.3k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $228
SaaS
$468
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $684
SaaS
$1.4k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $1.1k
SaaS
$2.3k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 27 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a OptimoRoute alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 27 features.

Buy OptimoRoute

Better Value
Monthly cost$390/mo
3-year total$14,040
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying OptimoRoute saves ~$4,440 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 27 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

7 known integrations

CRM SystemsERP SystemsExcelFSM (Field Service Management)GarminMicrosoft Active DirectoryPOS Systems