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Head-to-head · Route Optimization Software

Route4Me vs GraphHopper

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Route4Me #1 in Route Optimization Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Route4Me
GraphHopper #5 in Route Optimization Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit GraphHopper

Route4Me leads on 0 checks, GraphHopper on 0, and 6 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 scoreRoute4Me · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Route4Me
  • Most featuresRoute4Me · 5 of 5

Route4Me scores higher on our rubric for route optimization software: 8.9 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Route4Me is the better fit for integrated logistics and fleet operations. GraphHopper is the better fit for developers building routing into software.

  • Route4Me fits best

    Integrated logistics and fleet operations

  • GraphHopper fits best

    Developers building routing into software

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Side by side

Feature Route4Me 8.9/10 Visit ↗ GraphHopper 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.2
Ranking #1 in Route Optimization Software #5 in Route Optimization Software
Best for Integrated logistics and fleet operations Developers building routing into software
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $79.99/yr €69/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Community, Docs
Integrations 13 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Route4Me 5/5 · GraphHopper 1/5
Technician mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Recurring routes ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Time-window planning ✓ ✓
Live technician tracking ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Automatic reoptimization ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum stops Not checked yet 30 stops
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan supports unlimited routes and up to 10 stops
  • Reoptimization, dispatch, tracking and proof of delivery
  • Integrates with ERP, CRM, ecommerce and telematics systems
  • Vehicle routing supports capacities, service times, skills, and time windows
  • Traffic-aware planning, geocoding, matrices, and map matching are included
  • Supports web, API, self-hosted deployments and custom routing profiles
Cons
  • Free routes are retained for only 7 days
  • Free plan is limited to 10 stops
  • Advanced platform packages require contact with sales
  • Free usage is non-commercial and limited to 500 credits per day
  • The Free plan is limited to 30 stops
  • Primarily an API, rather than a technician-dispatch application
Our verdict

Route4Me is a last-mile route optimization platform for delivery, field-service and logistics teams. It combines multi-stop planning, dispatch, driver navigation, real-time GPS tracking, proof of delivery or service, recurring routing and…

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GraphHopper is an API-based routing and optimization platform for developers building logistics, mobility, delivery, and field-service applications. Its capabilities cover single-vehicle and fleet routing, vehicle capacities, service…

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  1. Route4MeRoute Optimization Software 8.9Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. GraphHopperRoute Optimization Software 8.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Route4Me — where it wins

    • Free plan supports unlimited routes and up to 10 stops
    • Reoptimization, dispatch, tracking and proof of delivery
    • Integrates with ERP, CRM, ecommerce and telematics systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Free routes are retained for only 7 days
    • Free plan is limited to 10 stops
    • Advanced platform packages require contact with sales

  • GraphHopper — where it wins

    • Vehicle routing supports capacities, service times, skills, and time windows
    • Traffic-aware planning, geocoding, matrices, and map matching are included
    • Supports web, API, self-hosted deployments and custom routing profiles

    Where it doesn't

    • Free usage is non-commercial and limited to 500 credits per day
    • The Free plan is limited to 30 stops
    • Primarily an API, rather than a technician-dispatch application

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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