OIS DSD Route Accounting vs Encompass Distribution Cloud

OIS DSD Route Accounting8.6Visit Encompass Distribution Cloud8.4Visit

Higher score OIS DSD Route Accounting #3 in Direct Store Delivery Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit OIS

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

• OIS DSD Route Accounting fits best

  Wholesale teams managing routes and van sales

• Encompass Distribution Cloud fits best

  Beverage distributors managing DSD and warehouses

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Side by side

Feature	OIS DSD Route Accounting 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Encompass Distribution Cloud 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.4
Ranking	#3 in Direct Store Delivery Software	#5 in Direct Store Delivery Software
Best for	Wholesale teams managing routes and van sales	Beverage distributors managing DSD and warehouses
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$199/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android, Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Phone	Tickets
Integrations	9 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OIS DSD Route Accounting 6/6 · Encompass Distribution Cloud 0/6
Route planning	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Van inventory	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Mobile order capture	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Proof of delivery	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Offline mode	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Invoicing and payments	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile platforms	Both	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Plans customer visits and routes, with van stock visibility. Creates invoices and credits, collects payments, and captures delivery signatures. Works offline and connects with accounting, ERP, and mapping tools.	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
Cons	The listed package is capped at four users before added per-user charges. The package requires an annual contract, paid monthly. Phone support is limited to normal business hours.	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
Our verdict	OIS DSD Route Accounting brings route planning, van inventory, order capture, and delivery accounting together for wholesale distributors and manufacturers. Sales reps and drivers can plan customer visits, check stock, create invoices,… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• OIS DSD Route Accounting — where it wins

  • Plans customer visits and routes, with van stock visibility.
  • Creates invoices and credits, collects payments, and captures delivery signatures.
  • Works offline and connects with accounting, ERP, and mapping tools.

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed package is capped at four users before added per-user charges.
  • The package requires an annual contract, paid monthly.
  • Phone support is limited to normal business hours.

• 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

• OIS DSD Route Accounting8.6/10 · Paid

  Route, van inventory, invoicing and payment tools start at $199 per month.

  Visit OISFull verdict →
• Encompass Distribution Cloud8.4/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit EncompassFull verdict →