Encompass Distribution Cloud vs RouteMagic

Encompass Distribution Cloud8.4Visit RouteMagic8.3Visit

Higher score Encompass Distribution Cloud #5 in Direct Store Delivery Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Encompass

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RouteMagic #6 in Direct Store Delivery Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit RouteMagic

• Encompass Distribution Cloud fits best

  Beverage distributors managing DSD and warehouses

• RouteMagic fits best

  Route-sales teams seeking affordable mobile DSD

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Side by side

Feature	Encompass Distribution Cloud 8.4/10 Visit ↗	RouteMagic 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.3
Ranking	#5 in Direct Store Delivery Software	#6 in Direct Store Delivery Software
Best for	Beverage distributors managing DSD and warehouses	Route-sales teams seeking affordable mobile DSD
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	£29/user/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Android, iOS
Support	Tickets	Live chat, Phone
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR	GDPR
Integrations	5 integrations	25+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Encompass Distribution Cloud 0/6 · RouteMagic 6/6
Route planning	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Van inventory	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Mobile order capture	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Proof of delivery	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Offline mode	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Invoicing and payments	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Mobile platforms	Not checked yet	Both
Our review
Pros	Connects route planning, GPS, fleet management, and delivery workflows Supports warehouse picking, replenishment, inventory, and loading Combines sales execution with financials, reporting, and service management	Combines route planning, van-sales ordering, invoicing and inventory. Offline app sync supports field work when connectivity drops. Captures signed, photo, geostamped and timestamped proof of delivery.
Cons	Its breadth may be more than teams seeking delivery-only software need Pricing requires contacting sales Ticket support may not suit teams seeking other support channels	No free plan; Lite starts at £29 per user monthly. Three paid tiers are listed, but their feature differences are not specified. No 24/7 support; support is available by chat and phone.
Our verdict	Encompass Distribution Cloud is a cloud ERP and route accounting platform for beverage distributors, bottlers, wholesalers, and direct-store-delivery operations. It brings warehouse, purchasing, logistics, sales, delivery, financial,… Read the review →	RouteMagic brings route sales and distribution workflows together for wholesalers and distributors, including direct-store-delivery teams. Its mobile app runs on iOS and Android, with route planning, order capture, vehicle stock… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Encompass Distribution Cloud — where it wins

  • Connects route planning, GPS, fleet management, and delivery workflows
  • Supports warehouse picking, replenishment, inventory, and loading
  • Combines sales execution with financials, reporting, and service management

  Where it doesn't

  • Its breadth may be more than teams seeking delivery-only software need
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Ticket support may not suit teams seeking other support channels

• RouteMagic — where it wins

  • Combines route planning, van-sales ordering, invoicing and inventory.
  • Offline app sync supports field work when connectivity drops.
  • Captures signed, photo, geostamped and timestamped proof of delivery.

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; Lite starts at £29 per user monthly.
  • Three paid tiers are listed, but their feature differences are not specified.
  • No 24/7 support; support is available by chat and phone.

• Encompass Distribution Cloud8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad distribution platform that pairs DSD workflows with warehouse and financial operations.

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• RouteMagic8.3/10 · Paid

  A mobile DSD suite with route sales, inventory, delivery proof and reconciliation.

  Visit RouteMagicFull verdict →