OptimoRoute
Cloud route optimization and scheduling for delivery and field-service fleets, with driver mobile app, live tracking and proof of delivery.
By OptimoRoute · 4.7/5 verified-buyer score
Positioning guardrails
Best for
- Delivery fleets needing automated multi-driver route and schedule planning
- Field service businesses scheduling technicians with time-window and skill constraints
- SMB and mid-market operators wanting self-serve setup with a 30-day free trial
- Last-mile teams needing live tracking, live ETAs and customer notifications
- Dispatchers who need proof of delivery, driver app and post-service feedback
Ideal size: 5–100 drivers people · SMB to mid-market fleet or field-service operator with a dedicated dispatcher
Not for
- Businesses with no mobile workforce, deliveries or recurring service visits
- Enterprises needing bespoke TMS/ERP integration or on-premise deployment
- Operations that require heavy on-site implementation and change management
- Shippers needing freight rating, tendering, settlement or warehouse management
- Buyers who require published security certifications before purchase
Value metrics scorecard
Time-to-Value
Same day (self-serve import)
~1 days to first production value
Total Cost of Ownership
$5,292/yr
Starts at $421 · Per driver, per month. Annual billing saves 10%: Lite $35.10/driver/mo, Pro $44.10/driver/mo; monthly is roughly Lite $39, Pro $49. No contract on monthly plans.
Implementation Friction
1/5
Engineering + admin effort required
Buyer Score
out of 5 · verified buyers
Full cost breakdown
Mandatory implementation fee
None
Seat tiers
Priced per active driver; no minimum seat count stated. Lite plans up to 700 orders at once, Pro up to 1,000, Custom thousands.
Add-on costs
- Custom plan with advanced features such as pickup and delivery, multi-day long-haul routes and dynamic mid-route depots, plus technical consulting and expert support — contact sales for pricing.
Company & support
Who is behind OptimoRoute, and how your team gets help once it is live.
Company
- Founded
- Not recorded
- Headquarters
- Not recorded
How you get support
- PhoneNot listed
- EmailNot listed
- Live chatNot listed
- Support portal / ticketsAll plans
- Community forumNot listed
- Help centre / docsAll plans
- Dedicated account managerNot listed
- In person / on-siteNot listed
- Hours
- Not recorded
- Response time
- Not stated
Vendor support page offers help topics, tutorials, FAQ and a support request form; the Custom plan adds technical consulting and expert support. Regional phone numbers appear site-wide but are not labelled as a support line.
“Not listed” means the vendor’s public pages don’t mention that channel, not that it is unavailable. Ask about it during evaluation.
Market position
Where OptimoRoute sits against its closest alternatives. Pick any two of cost, speed, friction and buyer score, and up to 9 companies to compare.
Quadrant view
Implementation friction × Verified buyer score
The lines cross at the median of the solutions shown, so about half sit on each side of each line.
Companies on the chart 6 / 10
- OptimoRoute
- Onfleet
- Shipday
- Routific
- Expensify
- monday.com
Add or change companies
Up to 10 companies including OptimoRoute. Listed closest first.
Stack fit signal
Compatibility with standard B2B ecosystems.
No supported MCP path today, so it cannot be driven from an AI client.
AI & MCP readiness
What OptimoRoute ships in AI, and what it asks of your ecosystem.
Industry verdicts
How OptimoRoute speaks to each vertical it serves — same data, sector lens.
ConstructionWin bids, run sites, keep projects on margin.
Best for in Construction
- HVAC, plumbing, electrical and general contractors dispatching technicians
- Building-materials, equipment and trade-supply delivery fleets
- Snow removal, pest control, cleaning and pool maintenance routes
Not for
- Project-based construction firms with no daily mobile routing need
- Large EPC contractors needing project cost accounting or BIM integration
OptimoRoute lists installation & maintenance, HVAC, pest control, cleaning and pool maintenance among its industry pages, and construction and building-materials users appear in its published testimonials. Time-window and skill-based scheduling plus proof of delivery fits trade services with a rolling daily workload.
Logistics & Field ServicesMove more, dispatch faster, idle less.
Best for in Logistics & Field Services
- Last-mile delivery fleets and regional couriers
- Waste collection, post and parcel routes
- Commercial logistics needing pickup-and-delivery and multi-day runs
Not for
- Freight brokers or shippers needing rating, tendering and settlement
- Operations needing warehouse management or full supply-chain suites
The vendor highlights Logistics, Post & Couriers, Waste Collection and Commercial Logistics use cases, and its Custom plan adds pickup and delivery, multi-day long-haul routes and dynamic mid-route depots. It is a planning and dispatch layer rather than a full transportation management system.
Retail & CommerceSell everywhere, stock nothing twice.
Best for in Retail & Commerce
- Retail distribution and outbound store replenishment
- Ecommerce same-day and next-day delivery operations
- Grocers and food distributors running own-vehicle deliveries
Not for
- Pure ecommerce sellers with no own fleet or in-house delivery
- Retailers looking for POS, inventory or merchandising software
Retail Distribution & Delivery and Ecommerce are listed industry pages. The tool plans outbound routes of up to 1,000 orders at once on Pro and thousands on Custom, which suits regional retail and grocery delivery fleets that dispatch daily.
HealthcareMore patients, less paperwork.
Best for in Healthcare
- Home healthcare, mobile nursing and equipment delivery visits
- Pharmacy, lab specimen and medical courier routes
- Patient transport and appointment scheduling with time windows
Not for
- Clinical documentation, EHR or patient-record requirements
- Organisations needing documented HIPAA evidence before adopting
Healthcare and Medical & Pharmacy are named industry pages, and a medical practice testimonial cites lower driver costs and fewer delivery days. Skills-based assignment and time windows suit field clinicians and medical couriers, but no healthcare compliance certification is published on the pages reviewed.
Restaurants & Food ServiceThinner margins demand tighter control.
Best for in Restaurants & Food Service
- Prepared-food, meal-kit and catering delivery fleets
- Multi-location restaurant groups with in-house drivers
- Grocery and perishable last-mile delivery
Not for
- Venues relying entirely on third-party marketplaces with no own fleet
- Single-location restaurants with counter service only
Food Delivery is a listed industry page and a food-and-beverage delivery customer testimonial appears on the homepage. Live ETA notifications and proof of delivery address the customer-experience side of perishable last-mile work, where tight time windows matter most.
Professional ServicesBill hours faster, staff smarter.
Best for in Professional Services
- Inspection services and mobile field sales teams
- Facilities services, cleaning and environmental services firms
- Non-profits running recurring pickups and deliveries
Not for
- Office-based consultancies with no scheduling or routing needs
- Firms needing PSA time tracking, billing and utilisation suites
Inspection Services, Field Sales and Cleaning Services are listed industry pages, and testimonials come from facilities services, environmental services and non-profit users building-material and courier work. It plans routes and visits, but does not handle professional-services billing, timesheets or project accounting.
Compliance attestations
* IAPP AIGP certifies individuals, not products. It means named staff hold the credential — not that the platform does.
Bottom line
OptimoRoute is cloud route optimization and scheduling software for delivery and field-service fleets. It imports orders, builds constraint-aware multi-driver routes, and sends them to a driver mobile app with live tracking, live ETAs, customer notifications and proof of delivery. Pricing starts at $35.10 per driver per month billed annually, with a 30-day free trial and no setup fees or contract. The vendor reports 3,000+ customers and a 4.6/5 rating from 261 reviews.
Frequently asked questions
How much does OptimoRoute cost?
It is priced per driver per month. Billed annually, Lite is $35.10 and Pro is $44.10 per driver per month; monthly billing is roughly $39 and $49. A five-driver Pro subscription is about $245 per month. Custom pricing for very large order volumes is quoted by sales.
How long does it take to get live?
OptimoRoute is self-serve: you import orders, and the vendor states there are no setup fees and no long-term contract on monthly plans. A published customer testimonial says the software was up and running in less than an hour, so most teams reach first production routes the same day.
What order volumes does each plan support?
Lite plans up to 700 orders planned at one point in time, Pro up to 1,000, and Custom handles thousands. Daily or monthly order volume is not capped; the limit applies to how many orders can be planned in a single run.
Can OptimoRoute integrate with our existing systems?
The vendor offers a Web Service API, plus export to Excel, Garmin and similar tools, on all plans. Custom-plan customers get access to advanced features and technical consulting. There are no prebuilt connectors listed on the pages reviewed, so integration work is API-based.
What happens if we need more drivers later?
Subscriptions scale with the number of drivers you plan for in a month. If you add drivers mid-term you upgrade the subscription at that point, and monthly plans can be cancelled at any time without penalty.
How is customer support delivered?
Support is delivered through the vendor's help centre with tutorials, documentation and FAQs, plus a support request form on the support page. The Custom plan adds technical consulting and expert support; no public SLA or 24/7 commitment is stated.