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Kardinal

Paid#19 of 30 in Route Optimization Software

Kardinal: A route optimization platform for complex, continuously changing logistics operations. Ranked #19 of 30 in Route Optimization Software by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for enterprise continuous optimization via API.

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At a glance

Editor score
7.0 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Enterprise continuous optimization via API
Free plan
No
Founded
2015 · 25 place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris, France
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Continuous optimization with real-time route resequencing
- Models complex constraints and traffic-aware planning
- Connects with enterprise and transport-management systems
Where it doesn't
- No verified mobile app support
- Recurring-route support is not provided
- Public pricing is not stated

Our verdict on Kardinal

Kardinal is route optimization software with web and API access for carriers, shippers, parcel networks, and field-service organizations. It plans routes, models operational constraints, accounts for traffic, and adjusts routes as conditions change. The platform is best suited to enterprise logistics teams that need continuous optimization through business-system integrations rather than a simple, standalone route planner.

Its plan structure is based on usage and operational scale. The Free starter plan includes the full product and all constraints, with no credit card required, while its free 1,000-stop allowance is a one-time provision rather than an ongoing free plan. The 2,000, 10,000, 50,000, and 250,000 stops plans use prepaid stop credits and include re-optimizations within 24 hours. Enterprise adds volume pricing and managed options. Kardinal also supports ERP systems, Transport Management Systems, Escher, Open Pricer, Hub One, AKANEA, Urbantz, Everest, and Dashdoc, giving it a practical fit for organizations with established logistics software.

The standout capability is continuous route optimization: traffic-aware planning, real-time adjustment and re-sequencing, delivery slot planning, territory sectorization, and deployment tracking work together for changing delivery conditions. This breadth makes Kardinal a strong choice for complex operations with many constraints and a need to connect optimization to existing systems. Organizations seeking a mobile-first tool, recurring-route workflows, or straightforward public pricing should consider a more narrowly focused alternative. Kardinal is a better fit when API integration, operational modeling, and managed enterprise deployment matter more than a simple user interface.

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Kardinal pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Kardinal fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Maximum stops	Not verified
Technician mobile app	Not verified
Recurring routes	Not verified
Time-window planning	Yes
Live technician tracking	Yes
Automatic reoptimization	Yes
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	9 integrations: ERP systems, Transport Management Systems, Escher, Open Pricer, Hub One, AKANEA …
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	kardinal.ai
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Kardinal integrations

Kardinal lists 9 integrations on its own site.

ERP systems
Transport Management Systems
Escher
Open Pricer
Hub One
AKANEA
Urbantz
Everest
Dashdoc

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