RouteManager

workwave.com/route-manager
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Routing Software That Goes the Extra Mile

How to Replace RouteManager

Overview

RouteManager is an all-in-one route management software with GPS that helps businesses route, plan, and dispatch optimized routes for their fleet. It streamlines the entire routing process from packages to passengers, allowing owners, dispatchers, drivers, and customers to collaborate more efficiently. The software handles automatic route optimization, real-time scheduling adjustments, and driver tracking to help businesses save time and money.

Features

23 features across 11 categories

Analytics(3)

KPI MetricsPremium

Track key performance indicators for operations

Reporting & Analytics

Generate reports and analytics on route performance and business metrics

Route Performance Dashboard

Dashboard to monitor and gauge route and driver performance

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Communication(1)

VoicePremium

Voice communication features for driver-dispatcher coordination

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Core Routing(3)

Dispatching

Dispatch drivers with ease and streamline scheduling

Route OptimizationAI

Automatically plan and optimize route plans using a robust algorithm

Route Planning

Plan routes with intuitive planning tools

Also in: Routific

Customer Communication(3)

Customer Email MessagingPremium

Send customer notifications via email

Customer NotificationsPremium

Send real-time order status updates and notifications to customers

SMS Text MessagingPremium

Send customer notifications via SMS text message

Data Capture(1)

Barcode Scanning

Scan barcodes for proof of delivery and tracking

Also in: Tallyfy, Raken, Wyng

Data Management(1)

Order Import

Import orders into the system for route planning

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Integration(2)

Open API

Open API for custom integrations and platform connections

Zapier IntegrationPremium

Direct integration with Zapier for workflow automation

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Mobile(2)

Driver Mobile App

Mobile application for drivers to view plans, make real-time schedule adjustments, and stay connected with dispatchers

Enhanced Driver Mobile App CapabilitiesPremium

Enhanced features in the driver mobile app for RouteManager360 tier

Also in: monday.com, Smartsheet, Calendly

Planning(1)

Route Simulations

Simulate and test routes before dispatch

Tracking(5)

Event Tracking

Track delivery and service events in real-time

GPS Tracking

Real-time GPS tracking of drivers and vehicles with smartphone integration

Large Fleet Tracking

Specialized tracking for large fleet operations

Small Fleet Tracking

Specialized tracking for small fleet operations

Virtual Tracking

Enable customers to track deliveries virtually

Verification(1)

Proof of Job Completion

Capture and verify proof of job completion at delivery locations

Pricing

RouteManager

Custom
  • Route Optimization
  • Driver Mobile App
  • Order Import
  • Route Simulations
  • Route Performance Dashboard
  • Barcode Scanning
  • Event Tracking
  • Proof of Job Completion

RouteManager360

Popular
$54/month per vehicle
  • All RouteManager features
  • Real-time adjustments
  • Mobile GPS tracking
  • Customer Notifications
  • Enhanced Driver Mobile App
  • Performance gauging
  • Real-Time Order Status Updates
  • Customer Email Messaging
  • SMS Text Messaging
  • Voice
  • KPI Metrics
  • Smartphone GPS Tracking
  • Zapier Integration

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying RouteManager

Monthly$54/mo
Yearly$648/yr
5-Year Total$3.2k

Build It Yourself

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

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $408
SaaS
$648
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $1.2k
SaaS
$1.9k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $2k
SaaS
$3.2k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 23 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a RouteManager alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 23 features.

Buy RouteManager

Monthly cost$540/mo
3-year total$19,440
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

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

Building could save ~$960 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 23 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

Open APIRoutingEngine APIZapier