Head-to-head · Last-Mile Delivery Software
Fleetbase vs Routal
Fleetbase leads on 0 checks, Routal on 5, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Free planboth
- Most featuresRoutal · 5 of 5
Fleetbase and Routal score identically on our rubric (7.1 out of 10) for last-mile delivery software; Fleetbase sits at #6 and Routal at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
Routal offers driver app; Fleetbase doesn't publish it. Routal offers live customer tracking; Fleetbase doesn't publish it. Routal offers proof of delivery; Fleetbase doesn't publish it. Routal offers customer notifications; Fleetbase doesn't publish it. Routal offers delivery windows; Fleetbase doesn't publish it.
Fleetbase is the better fit for teams wanting open-source flexibility. Routal is the better fit for growing fleets wanting a free starting option.
- Fleetbase fits best
Teams wanting open-source flexibility
- Routal fits best
Growing fleets wanting a free starting option
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Side by side
| Feature | Fleetbase 7.1/10 Visit ↗ | Routal 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #6 in Last-Mile Delivery Software | #7 in Last-Mile Delivery Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting open-source flexibility | Growing fleets wanting a free starting option |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $29/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 10 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat |
| Integrations | 16 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Fleetbase 0/5 · Routal 5/5 | ||
| Driver app | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Live customer tracking | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Proof of delivery | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Customer notifications | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Delivery windows | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Maximum drivers | Not published | Not published |
| Monthly order limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Fleetbase is an open-source logistics platform for operators, developers, marketplaces, and businesses managing transport operations. It brings fleet and transport management, order handling, automatic dispatch, route optimization, live… Read the review → |
Routal is delivery management software for logistics and last-mile operations. It brings route planning, driver dispatch, live vehicle tracking, customer notifications, proof of delivery, analytics, and API connectivity into one platform.… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Fleetbase — where it wins
- Open-source deployment with cloud or self-hosted options
- Covers dispatch, tracking, warehouse, inventory, and accounting
- REST API, JavaScript SDK, WebSocket events, and extensions marketplace
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted implementation starts at a $2,500 one-time fee
- Business and developer support add substantial monthly costs
- Warehouse and inventory rollout may vary by deployment
Routal — where it wins
- Free plan plus a 10-day free trial
- Route optimization, navigation, tracking, and predictive ETAs
- Rich proof of delivery with offline route execution
Where it doesn't
- Light includes 4 vehicles and a narrower listed feature set
- Standard costs €166 monthly while also including 4 vehicles
- Enterprise uses custom integrations and a custom plan structure
- Fleetbase7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $29/mo · 7-day trial
A flexible logistics platform for teams that want open-source and self-hosted options.
Visit FleetbaseFull verdict → - Routal7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from €83/mo · 10-day trial
A flexible last-mile platform with a free entry point and broad delivery operations tools.
Visit RoutalFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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