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Head-to-head · Last-Mile Delivery Software

Shipday vs Routal

Updated Sep 2026
Both researched from official sources
6 checks side by side

Higher score Shipday #4 in Last-Mile Delivery Software 7.5/10 Free plan · paid from $19/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Shipday

Routal #7 in Last-Mile Delivery Software 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from €83/mo · 10-day trial Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Routal

Shipday leads on 0 checks, Routal on 4, and 2 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 scoreShipday · 7.5/10
Free planboth
Most featuresRoutal · 5 of 5

Shipday scores higher on our rubric for last-mile delivery software: 7.5 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Routal offers driver app; Shipday doesn't publish it. Routal offers live customer tracking; Shipday doesn't publish it. Routal offers proof of delivery; Shipday doesn't publish it. Routal offers delivery windows; Shipday doesn't publish it.

Shipday is the better fit for small businesses needing affordable full-stack delivery. Routal is the better fit for growing fleets wanting a free starting option.

Shipday fits best
Small businesses needing affordable full-stack delivery
Routal fits best
Growing fleets wanting a free starting option

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Side by side

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Feature	Shipday 7.5/10 Visit ↗	Routal 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.5	7.1
Ranking	#4 in Last-Mile Delivery Software	#7 in Last-Mile Delivery Software
Best for	Small businesses needing affordable full-stack delivery	Growing fleets wanting a free starting option
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$19/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	10 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat
Integrations	100+ integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Shipday 1/5 · Routal 5/5
Driver app	Not published	✓ (best)
Live customer tracking	Not published	✓ (best)
Proof of delivery	Not published	✓ (best)
Customer notifications	✓	✓
Delivery windows	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Maximum drivers	Not published	Not published
Monthly order limit	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes driver, dispatch, tracking, ETA, and proof of delivery Live tracking, route optimization, notifications, and ePOD cover core workflows Integrates with ordering, POS, commerce, and courier services	Free plan plus a 10-day free trial Route optimization, navigation, tracking, and predictive ETAs Rich proof of delivery with offline route execution
Cons	Multiple plans make feature and support differences harder to compare Order-based pricing applies on some paid plans Advanced automation and AI features start at higher tiers	Light includes 4 vehicles and a narrower listed feature set Standard costs €166 monthly while also including 4 vehicles Enterprise uses custom integrations and a custom plan structure
Our verdict	Shipday is delivery management software for restaurants, retailers, e-commerce businesses, couriers, and other local delivery operators. It brings dispatch, driver management, route optimization, live driver tracking, customer-facing ETAs,… Read the review →	Routal is delivery management software for logistics and last-mile operations. It brings route planning, driver dispatch, live vehicle tracking, customer notifications, proof of delivery, analytics, and API connectivity into one platform.… Read the review →

ShipdayLast-Mile Delivery Software 7.5Free plan · paid from $19/mo · 14-day trial
RoutalLast-Mile Delivery Software 7.1Free plan · paid from €83/mo · 10-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

Shipday — where it wins
- Free plan includes driver, dispatch, tracking, ETA, and proof of delivery
- Live tracking, route optimization, notifications, and ePOD cover core workflows
- Integrates with ordering, POS, commerce, and courier services
Where it doesn't
- Multiple plans make feature and support differences harder to compare
- Order-based pricing applies on some paid plans
- Advanced automation and AI features start at higher tiers
Routal — where it wins
- Free plan plus a 10-day free trial
- Route optimization, navigation, tracking, and predictive ETAs
- Rich proof of delivery with offline route execution
Where it doesn't
- Light includes 4 vehicles and a narrower listed feature set
- Standard costs €166 monthly while also including 4 vehicles
- Enterprise uses custom integrations and a custom plan structure

Shipday7.5/10 · Free plan · paid from $19/mo · 14-day trial
A broad last-mile toolkit with a free tier and affordable paid entry point.
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Routal7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from €83/mo · 10-day trial
A flexible last-mile platform with a free entry point and broad delivery operations tools.
Visit Routal Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

Last updated 28 Sep 2026 · How we research and update