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Head-to-head · Route Optimization Software

portatour vs Shipday

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score portatour #3 in Route Optimization Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit portatour
Shipday #6 in Route Optimization Software 8.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Shipday

portatour leads on 0 checks, Shipday on 1, and 5 are 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

  • Highest scoreportatour · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly Shipday
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresportatour · 4 of 5

portatour scores higher on our rubric for route optimization software: 8.7 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Shipday offers free plan; portatour doesn't.

portatour is the better fit for CRM-driven recurring customer visits. Shipday is the better fit for restaurants and local delivery operations.

  • portatour fits best

    CRM-driven recurring customer visits

  • Shipday fits best

    Restaurants and local delivery operations

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Side by side

Feature portatour 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Shipday 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.0
Ranking #3 in Route Optimization Software #6 in Route Optimization Software
Best for CRM-driven recurring customer visits Restaurants and local delivery operations
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price 30-day trial $19/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 5 integrations 100+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features portatour 4/5 · Shipday 1/5
Technician mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Recurring routes ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Time-window planning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Live technician tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Automatic reoptimization ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum stops Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Recurring visit scheduling with call intervals and customer priorities
  • Dynamic reoptimization with traffic, time windows, and business hours
  • CRM synchronization, mobile reporting, and broad platform coverage
  • Free plan includes driver apps, tracking, and proof of delivery
  • Route optimization, reoptimization, dispatch, and live ETAs
  • Integrates with ordering, POS, and courier services
Cons
  • No free plan; the product is paid
  • Pricing is not shown as a numeric amount
  • Does not store GPS drive records for live tracking history
  • The free plan does not list route optimization
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced monthly plans
  • Plan features and labels vary across the published pricing sections
Our verdict

portatour is a SaaS route-planning application for field sales representatives and teams. It schedules customer visits using priorities, visit intervals, appointments, business hours, geographic data, and traffic information. The product…

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Shipday is delivery management software for restaurants, retailers, e-commerce businesses, couriers, and other local delivery operators. It combines dispatch, driver management, route optimization, live driver tracking, customer-facing…

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  1. portatourRoute Optimization Software 8.730-day trial
  2. ShipdayRoute Optimization Software 8.0Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • portatour — where it wins

    • Recurring visit scheduling with call intervals and customer priorities
    • Dynamic reoptimization with traffic, time windows, and business hours
    • CRM synchronization, mobile reporting, and broad platform coverage

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the product is paid
    • Pricing is not shown as a numeric amount
    • Does not store GPS drive records for live tracking history

  • Shipday — where it wins

    • Free plan includes driver apps, tracking, and proof of delivery
    • Route optimization, reoptimization, dispatch, and live ETAs
    • Integrates with ordering, POS, and courier services

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan does not list route optimization
    • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced monthly plans
    • Plan features and labels vary across the published pricing sections
  • portatour8.7/10 · 30-day trial

    A CRM-connected route planner for recurring field sales visits and dynamic daily changes.

    Visit portatourFull verdict →
  • Shipday8.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad delivery toolkit for restaurants and local operators, with route optimization and live tracking.

    Visit ShipdayFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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