Head-to-head · Public Transportation Software
Trapeze Group vs HASTUS
Trapeze Group leads on 6 checks, HASTUS on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Most featuresTrapeze Group · 6 of 6
Our editors rank Trapeze Group at #3 and HASTUS at #8 for public transportation software; Trapeze Group and HASTUS have no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
Trapeze Group offers real-time vehicle tracking; HASTUS doesn't publish it. Trapeze Group offers route scheduling; HASTUS doesn't publish it. Trapeze Group offers paratransit management; HASTUS doesn't publish it. Trapeze Group offers fare collection; HASTUS doesn't publish it. Trapeze Group offers rider mobile app; HASTUS doesn't publish it.
Trapeze Group is the better fit for established agencies needing broad transit suites. HASTUS is the better fit for large agencies managing crews and complex schedules.
- Trapeze Group fits best
Established agencies needing broad transit suites
- HASTUS fits best
Large agencies managing crews and complex schedules
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Side by side
| Feature | Trapeze Group —/10 Visit ↗ | HASTUS —/10 Visit ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | — | — |
| Ranking | #3 in Public Transportation Software | #8 in Public Transportation Software |
| Best for | Established agencies needing broad transit suites | Large agencies managing crews and complex schedules |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | Not published |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Docs | Email, Phone, Tickets |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Trapeze Group 6/6 · HASTUS 0/6 | ||
| Real-time vehicle tracking | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Route scheduling | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Paratransit management | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Fare collection | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Rider mobile app | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Service alerts | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Cloud | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Trapeze Group is a portfolio of public transportation software for agencies managing fixed-route service, operations, passenger information, fares and demand-response work. Its scope includes routing and scheduling, real-time vehicle… 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
Trapeze Group — where it wins
- Covers fixed-route planning, routing and scheduling alongside live operations
- Connects disruption management with passenger notices and rider alerts
- Supports demand-response and paratransit booking, scheduling and trip status
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales, with no free plan
- Capabilities and deployment vary across the product portfolio
- Masabi Justride is the only named integration
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
- Trapeze Group—/10 · Pricing on request
A broad transit portfolio spanning fixed-route, rider, fare and paratransit workflows.
Visit Trapeze GroupFull verdict → - HASTUS—/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 Sep 2026





