EfiRoute is a Circuit for Teams (Spoke) alternative that does not meter stops. Circuit’s plans run $100/month for 500 stops up to $750/month for 5,000 stops; when you exceed the package you must upgrade. EfiRoute charges $15/month plus $1 per courier per optimization run — stop count never changes the price.
Circuit for Teams (recently rebranded as Spoke) is a popular choice for small delivery teams, but its stop-package pricing means a busy month can force you into the next tier. EfiRoute prices by optimization run, not by stops, so growth in order volume does not automatically raise your software bill.
| EfiRoute | Circuit for Teams (Spoke) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | $15/mo Pro or $49/mo Business + $1 per courier per optimization run | $100/mo (500 stops) → $750/mo (5,000 stops) |
| Stop limits | None — stops per route are not metered | Hard monthly stop packages |
| Free plan | Yes — 3 projects/mo, $5 monthly credit, no credit card | Limited trial |
| Optimization engine | Google Cloud Route Optimization API (fleet-grade) | Proprietary solver |
| Courier chat & voice notes | Built-in chat with push-to-talk voice notes | Not built in |
| Loading assistant (warehouse checklists) | Included — per-courier loading lists in route order | Not available |
| Real-time tracking | Real-time GPS tracking included | Included |
| Proof of delivery | Photo & signature proof of delivery included | Included |
Competitor pricing reflects publicly listed prices as of September 2026 and may change. Always confirm on the vendor's site.
Circuit (Spoke Dispatch) sells monthly stop packages, and exceeding a package means overage fees or an upgrade to the next tier. EfiRoute never meters stops — the table below shows what a comparable delivery volume costs on EfiRoute with one optimization per weekday.
| Circuit plan (monthly stops) | Circuit price | Same volume on EfiRoute (Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Starter — 500 stops | $100 / month | ≈ 2 couriers daily: $15 + 2 × 22 × $1 − $15 credit = $44 / month (−56%) |
| Essential — 1,000 stops | $250 / month | ≈ 3 couriers daily: $15 + 3 × 22 × $1 − $15 credit = $66 / month (−74%) |
| Standard — 2,000 stops | $500 / month | ≈ 4 couriers daily: $15 + 4 × 22 × $1 − $15 credit = $88 / month (−82%) |
| Pro — 5,000 stops | $750 / month | ≈ 8 couriers daily: $15 + 8 × 22 × $1 − $15 credit = $176 / month (−77%) |
EfiRoute prices by couriers per optimization run, so stop counts are illustrative — plan weekly instead of daily and the same volumes drop to $8–32/month, over 90% below Circuit’s packages. Circuit charges extra per stop beyond the package allowance; EfiRoute has no equivalent charge.
| Circuit for Teams (needs 2,000-stop tier) | $500 / month |
|---|---|
| EfiRoute (Pro, optimization every weekday) | $15 + 4 × 22 × $1 − $15 credit = $88 / month |
| EfiRoute (Pro, three runs per week) | $15 + 4 × 12 × $1 − $15 credit = $48 / month |
Choose Circuit/Spoke if your monthly stop volume is very stable, fits comfortably inside one package, and you value its minimal setup above all.
Choose EfiRoute if your volume fluctuates, you dislike stop counting, or you want dispatcher tools Circuit lacks — built-in courier chat with voice notes, a loading assistant for warehouse staff, and Google-powered optimization.
EfiRoute is the alternative this page focuses on, but the right choice depends on your operation. Here is how the most popular Circuit for Teams (Spoke) alternatives position themselves — each links to a full side-by-side comparison with EfiRoute.
The most common Circuit for Teams (Spoke) alternatives are EfiRoute, OptimoRoute, Routific, Route4Me, Zeo Route Planner and RoadWarrior. EfiRoute stands out for teams that dislike stop packages: it charges $15/month plus $1 per courier per optimization run, with no stop metering, no per-driver fees (up to 10 couriers per project on Pro, 25 on Business) and Google-powered optimization. Per-driver tools like OptimoRoute or Zeo fit operations that prefer fixed seat pricing, and RoadWarrior suits solo drivers.
Nothing changes in your bill. EfiRoute charges per courier included in an optimization run, not per stop — 40 stops and 400 stops across the same couriers cost the same. On Circuit for Teams, exceeding your stop package means overage fees or upgrading to the next tier.
Yes. EfiRoute has a permanent free plan — not a time-limited trial — with 3 projects per month, up to 2 couriers per project and $5 of optimization credit each month, no credit card required. Circuit for Teams only offers a limited trial before its paid stop packages begin, so EfiRoute is the closest free Circuit for Teams alternative for a small delivery team that wants to test real route optimization at no cost.
Setup is comparable: import customers via Excel/CSV (addresses are geocoded automatically), add couriers, and run your first optimization. Most teams complete their first optimized route within minutes of signing up.
Yes. Couriers get a dedicated iOS/Android app with stop-by-stop navigation, status updates, proof-of-delivery capture, loading lists and chat with dispatch.