Aptean Routing & Scheduling, Paragon Edition vs GraphHopper

Aptean Routing & Scheduling, Paragon Edition8.8Visit GraphHopper8.2Visit

Higher score Aptean Routing & Scheduling, Paragon Edition #2 in Route Optimization Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Contact Aptean

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GraphHopper #5 in Route Optimization Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit GraphHopper

• Aptean Routing & Scheduling, Paragon Edition fits best

  Large, complex delivery and collection operations

• GraphHopper fits best

  Developers building routing into software

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Side by side

Feature	Aptean Routing & Scheduling, Paragon Edition 8.8/10 Visit ↗	GraphHopper 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.2
Ranking	#2 in Route Optimization Software	#5 in Route Optimization Software
Best for	Large, complex delivery and collection operations	Developers building routing into software
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	€69/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Support	Phone	Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Integrations	40+ integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Aptean Routing & Scheduling, Paragon Edition 4/5 · GraphHopper 1/5
Technician mobile app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Recurring routes	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Time-window planning	✓	✓
Live technician tracking	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Automatic reoptimization	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum stops	Not checked yet	30 stops
Our review
Pros	Plans single-depot, multi-depot, and integrated-fleet operations Combines live tracking with dynamic route and load reassignment Supports modeling, in-cab guidance, and electronic proof of delivery	Vehicle routing supports capacities, service times, skills, and time windows Traffic-aware planning, geocoding, matrices, and map matching are included Supports web, API, self-hosted deployments and custom routing profiles
Cons	Pricing requires contacting Aptean Some capabilities are offered through additional modules In-cab guidance depends on GPS integration	Free usage is non-commercial and limited to 500 credits per day The Free plan is limited to 30 stops Primarily an API, rather than a technician-dispatch application
Our verdict	Aptean Routing & Scheduling, Paragon Edition is route optimization and scheduling software for distribution, retail, food and beverage, and field-service organizations. It is designed for transport teams coordinating multiple vehicles,… Read the review →	GraphHopper is an API-based routing and optimization platform for developers building logistics, mobility, delivery, and field-service applications. Its capabilities cover single-vehicle and fleet routing, vehicle capacities, service… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Aptean Routing & Scheduling, Paragon Edition — where it wins

  • Plans single-depot, multi-depot, and integrated-fleet operations
  • Combines live tracking with dynamic route and load reassignment
  • Supports modeling, in-cab guidance, and electronic proof of delivery

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting Aptean
  • Some capabilities are offered through additional modules
  • In-cab guidance depends on GPS integration

• GraphHopper — where it wins

  • Vehicle routing supports capacities, service times, skills, and time windows
  • Traffic-aware planning, geocoding, matrices, and map matching are included
  • Supports web, API, self-hosted deployments and custom routing profiles

  Where it doesn't

  • Free usage is non-commercial and limited to 500 credits per day
  • The Free plan is limited to 30 stops
  • Primarily an API, rather than a technician-dispatch application

• Aptean Routing & Scheduling, Paragon Edition8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad planning and monitoring suite for large, multi-depot delivery networks.

  Contact ApteanFull verdict →
• GraphHopper8.2/10 · Free plan

  A developer-focused routing engine with fleet constraints, traffic data, and geospatial APIs.

  Visit GraphHopperFull verdict →