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Head-to-head · Route Planning Software

GraphHopper vs Badger Maps

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score GraphHopper #3 in Route Planning Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit GraphHopper
Badger Maps #7 in Route Planning Software 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Badger Maps

GraphHopper leads on 1 check, Badger Maps on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGraphHopper · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly GraphHopper
  • Free trialonly Badger Maps
  • Most featuresBadger Maps · 1 of 6

GraphHopper scores higher on our rubric for route planning software: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

GraphHopper offers free plan; Badger Maps doesn't.

GraphHopper is the better fit for developers building routing into products. Badger Maps is the better fit for sales reps prioritizing mapping and CRM connectivity.

  • GraphHopper fits best

    Developers building routing into products

  • Badger Maps fits best

    Sales reps prioritizing mapping and CRM connectivity

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Side by side

Feature GraphHopper 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Badger Maps 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.3
Ranking #3 in Route Planning Software #7 in Route Planning Software
Best for Developers building routing into products Sales reps prioritizing mapping and CRM connectivity
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price €69/mo $58/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 2,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GraphHopper 0/6 · Badger Maps 1/6
Sales visit scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Territory management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Appointment time windows Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline mobile access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-day planning Not checked yet Not checked yet
CRM integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Users included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Fleet optimization supports capacities, service times, and time windows
  • Traffic-aware planning, geocoding, matrices, and map matching included
  • Web, API, and self-hosted options support flexible deployments
  • Optimizes multi-stop routes for up to 120 stops
  • Two-way real-time CRM synchronization across major platforms
  • Combines territories, check-ins, lead generation, and field reporting
Cons
  • No mobile app or technician-dispatch workflow
  • No tracking or recurring routes
  • Free plan is limited to non-commercial use
  • Starts at $58 per user monthly with annual billing
  • No offline mobile access
  • Enterprise features require higher-priced plans
Our verdict

GraphHopper is an API-based routing and route-optimization platform for developers building logistics, mobility, delivery, and field-service applications. Its product covers route planning for individual vehicles and fleets,…

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Badger Maps is a mobile-first field sales platform for outside sales representatives, managers, and operations teams. It brings sales mapping, account visualization, route planning, lead generation, territory management, visit scheduling,…

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  1. GraphHopperRoute Planning Software 8.7Free plan
  2. Badger MapsRoute Planning Software 8.314-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • GraphHopper — where it wins

    • Fleet optimization supports capacities, service times, and time windows
    • Traffic-aware planning, geocoding, matrices, and map matching included
    • Web, API, and self-hosted options support flexible deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • No mobile app or technician-dispatch workflow
    • No tracking or recurring routes
    • Free plan is limited to non-commercial use

  • Badger Maps — where it wins

    • Optimizes multi-stop routes for up to 120 stops
    • Two-way real-time CRM synchronization across major platforms
    • Combines territories, check-ins, lead generation, and field reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $58 per user monthly with annual billing
    • No offline mobile access
    • Enterprise features require higher-priced plans

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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