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Head-to-head · Waste Management Software

Routiva vs TackRoute

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Routiva #7 in Waste Management Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Routiva
TackRoute #8 in Waste Management Software 7.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit TackRoute

Routiva leads on 0 checks, TackRoute on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRoutiva · 7.9/10
  • Free trialonly TackRoute
  • Most featuresTackRoute · 4 of 5

Routiva scores higher on our rubric for waste management software: 7.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Routiva is the better fit for small haulers focused on dispatch and route operations. TackRoute is the better fit for haulers needing route, customer, and container tools.

  • Routiva fits best

    Small haulers focused on dispatch and route operations

  • TackRoute fits best

    Haulers needing route, customer, and container tools

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Side by side

Feature Routiva 7.9/10 Visit ↗ TackRoute 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.8
Ranking #7 in Waste Management Software #8 in Waste Management Software
Best for Small haulers focused on dispatch and route operations Haulers needing route, customer, and container tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $2,000/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Android, iOS Web
Support Email Email, Live chat, Phone
Integrations 9 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Routiva 3/5 · TackRoute 4/5
Route optimization ✓ ✓
Customer portal Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Container tracking ✓ ✓
Weighbridge support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recycling tracking ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile platforms Both Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Sequences collection routes by waste stream and schedules dump runs.
  • Live dispatch shows truck locations and stop progress.
  • Automates invoicing and syncs invoices and payment status with QuickBooks.
  • Combines route optimization, GPS fleet tracking, and driver workflows
  • Customer portal supports schedules, payments, and missed-pickup reports
  • Tracks roll-off containers and recycling diversion reporting
Cons
  • Pricing is custom, so costs require a sales conversation.
  • Email is the listed support channel.
  • Its broad workflow may be more than needed by haulers seeking routing alone.
  • Standard pricing starts at $2,000 per month
  • Integration options listed are limited to QuickBooks and Xero
  • Some multi-location and API capabilities are reserved for Enterprise
Our verdict

Routiva brings route planning, dispatch, driver workflows, and billing into one operations platform for residential and commercial collection, roll-off services, and recycling. The vendor positions it for small fleets, especially operators…

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TackRoute is a cloud waste collection management platform for haulers handling residential, commercial, roll-off, and recycling operations. It brings route planning, service scheduling, customer accounts, container records, billing, fleet…

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  1. RoutivaWaste Management Software 7.9Pricing on request
  2. TackRouteWaste Management Software 7.814-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Routiva — where it wins

    • Sequences collection routes by waste stream and schedules dump runs.
    • Live dispatch shows truck locations and stop progress.
    • Automates invoicing and syncs invoices and payment status with QuickBooks.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is custom, so costs require a sales conversation.
    • Email is the listed support channel.
    • Its broad workflow may be more than needed by haulers seeking routing alone.

  • TackRoute — where it wins

    • Combines route optimization, GPS fleet tracking, and driver workflows
    • Customer portal supports schedules, payments, and missed-pickup reports
    • Tracks roll-off containers and recycling diversion reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Standard pricing starts at $2,000 per month
    • Integration options listed are limited to QuickBooks and Xero
    • Some multi-location and API capabilities are reserved for Enterprise
  • Routiva7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A small-hauler operations platform linking waste-stream routes, dispatch, driver tasks, and billing.

    Visit RoutivaFull verdict →
  • TackRoute7.8/10 · 14-day trial

    A broad hauler operations platform with strong route, container, and customer tools.

    Visit TackRouteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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