Connexionz vs HASTUS

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Connexionz #7 in Public Transportation Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Connexionz

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HASTUS #8 in Public Transportation Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit GIRO

• Connexionz fits best

  Operators needing mature AVL and passenger information

• HASTUS fits best

  Large agencies managing crews and complex schedules

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Side by side

Feature	Connexionz —/10 Visit ↗	HASTUS —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	—	—
Ranking	#7 in Public Transportation Software	#8 in Public Transportation Software
Best for	Operators needing mature AVL and passenger information	Large agencies managing crews and complex schedules
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Tickets
Integrations	4 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Connexionz 5/6 · HASTUS 0/6
Real-time vehicle tracking	✓ (best)	Not published
Route scheduling	✓ (best)	Not published
Paratransit management	Not published	Not published
Fare collection	✓ (best)	Not published
Rider mobile app	✓ (best)	Not published
Service alerts	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Deployment	Cloud	Not published
Our review
Pros	GPS-based AVL, dispatch, route, detour, and schedule management Real-time ETAs, alerts, announcements, signage, websites, and GTFS feeds Passenger counting, NTD reporting, onboard terminals, and 24/7 support	Optimizes vehicle and crew schedules while supporting duty rules Connects planning, rosters, dispatch and employee self-service Exchanges data with AVL, ticketing, HR, payroll and other systems
Cons	Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than a self-service plan Farebox connectivity is integration-based, not a standalone native fare-collection module Cloud deployment and web access may not suit teams seeking local installation	Broad operational scope may exceed the needs of smaller operators Pricing requires contacting sales Web is the only listed platform
Our verdict	Connexionz provides cloud-based computer-aided dispatch and automatic vehicle location software for public and private bus and ferry operators. GPS vehicle tracking supports dispatch and operational visibility, while route patterns, stops,… Read the review →	HASTUS brings planning and day-to-day operations together for bus, metro, tram and passenger rail agencies. GIRO’s suite covers network planning, vehicle and crew scheduling, workforce management, dispatch and employee self-service. Its… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Connexionz — where it wins

  • GPS-based AVL, dispatch, route, detour, and schedule management
  • Real-time ETAs, alerts, announcements, signage, websites, and GTFS feeds
  • Passenger counting, NTD reporting, onboard terminals, and 24/7 support

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than a self-service plan
  • Farebox connectivity is integration-based, not a standalone native fare-collection module
  • Cloud deployment and web access may not suit teams seeking local installation

• HASTUS — where it wins

  • Optimizes vehicle and crew schedules while supporting duty rules
  • Connects planning, rosters, dispatch and employee self-service
  • Exchanges data with AVL, ticketing, HR, payroll and other systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Broad operational scope may exceed the needs of smaller operators
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Web is the only listed platform

• Connexionz—/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature cloud suite for vehicle operations, scheduling, passenger information, and reporting.

  Visit ConnexionzFull verdict →
• HASTUS—/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad scheduling and crew-management suite for complex bus and rail operations.

  Visit GIROFull verdict →