Aptean Routing & Scheduling, Paragon Edition vs Shipday

Aptean Routing & Scheduling, Paragon Edition8.8Visit Shipday8.0Visit

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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Shipday #6 in Route Optimization Software 8.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Shipday

• Aptean Routing & Scheduling, Paragon Edition fits best

  Large, complex delivery and collection operations

• Shipday fits best

  Restaurants and local delivery operations

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Side by side

Feature	Aptean Routing & Scheduling, Paragon Edition 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Shipday 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.0
Ranking	#2 in Route Optimization Software	#6 in Route Optimization Software
Best for	Large, complex delivery and collection operations	Restaurants and local delivery operations
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$19/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	14 days
Support	Phone	Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	40+ integrations	100+ integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Aptean Routing & Scheduling, Paragon Edition 4/5 · Shipday 1/5
Technician mobile app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Recurring routes	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Time-window planning	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Live technician tracking	✓	✓
Automatic reoptimization	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum stops	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Free plan includes driver apps, tracking, and proof of delivery Route optimization, reoptimization, dispatch, and live ETAs Integrates with ordering, POS, and courier services
Cons	Pricing requires contacting Aptean Some capabilities are offered through additional modules In-cab guidance depends on GPS integration	The free plan does not list route optimization Advanced capabilities require higher-priced monthly plans Plan features and labels vary across the published pricing sections
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 →	Shipday is delivery management software for restaurants, retailers, e-commerce businesses, couriers, and other local delivery operators. It combines dispatch, driver management, route optimization, live driver tracking, customer-facing… 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

• Shipday — where it wins

  • Free plan includes driver apps, tracking, and proof of delivery
  • Route optimization, reoptimization, dispatch, and live ETAs
  • Integrates with ordering, POS, and courier services

  Where it doesn't

  • The free plan does not list route optimization
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced monthly plans
  • Plan features and labels vary across the published pricing sections

• 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 →
• Shipday8.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A broad delivery toolkit for restaurants and local operators, with route optimization and live tracking.

  Visit ShipdayFull verdict →