Head-to-head · Public Transportation Software
Spare vs HASTUS
Spare leads on 0 checks, HASTUS 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 scoreSpare · 9.3/10
- Most featuresSpare · 6 of 6
Spare scores higher on our rubric for public transportation software: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Spare is the better fit for agencies combining fixed-route and paratransit. HASTUS is the better fit for large agencies managing crews and complex schedules.
- Spare fits best
Agencies combining fixed-route and paratransit
- HASTUS fits best
Large agencies managing crews and complex schedules
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Side by side
| Feature | Spare 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | HASTUS 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Public Transportation Software | #8 in Public Transportation Software |
| Best for | Agencies combining fixed-route and paratransit | Large agencies managing crews and complex schedules |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Tickets |
| Integrations | 270+ integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Spare 6/6 · HASTUS 0/6 | ||
| Real-time vehicle tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Route scheduling | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Paratransit management | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Fare collection | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Rider mobile app | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Service alerts | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Cloud | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Spare is a cloud SaaS platform for government and transit agencies operating fixed-route, paratransit and microtransit services. It brings trip booking, dispatch, dynamic routing, scheduling, live vehicle visibility, rider communications,… Read the review → |
HASTUS brings planning and day-to-day operations together for bus, metro, tram and passenger rail agencies. GIRO’s suite covers network planning, vehicle and crew scheduling, workforce management, dispatch and employee self-service. Its… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Spare — where it wins
- Unifies fixed-route, paratransit and microtransit operations
- Includes rider, driver, fare, fleet and eligibility workflows
- Offers 270 integrations plus AI Voice and analytics
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales process and customer order form
- Cloud deployment is the only listed deployment option
- May exceed the needs of agencies seeking a narrow scheduler
HASTUS — where it wins
- Optimizes vehicle and crew schedules while supporting duty rules
- Connects planning, rosters, dispatch and employee self-service
- Exchanges data with AVL, ticketing, HR, payroll and other systems
Where it doesn't
- Broad operational scope may exceed the needs of smaller operators
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Web is the only listed platform
- Spare9.3/10 · Pricing on request
A unified platform for agencies running fixed-route, paratransit and microtransit services.
Visit SpareFull verdict → - HASTUS8.6/10 · Pricing on request
A broad scheduling and crew-management suite for complex bus and rail operations.
Visit GIROFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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