EfiRoute is an OptimoRoute alternative that replaces per-driver subscriptions ($35–39/driver/month) with a flat $29/month plus $1 per courier per optimization run. A 5-driver team paying ~$175–195/month on OptimoRoute typically pays $29–125/month on EfiRoute, with no per-driver fees (up to 10 couriers per project on Pro, 25 on Business), live tracking and built-in courier chat.
OptimoRoute is one of the most established route optimization tools, but its per-driver pricing means costs grow linearly with your fleet. EfiRoute takes a different approach: a small flat subscription plus usage-based optimization fees, so you only pay more when you actually optimize more.
| EfiRoute | OptimoRoute | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | $29/mo Pro or $49/mo Business + $1 per courier per optimization run | $35.10–$39 per driver per month |
| 5-driver team, daily optimization | ≈ $29–125 / month (usage-based) | ≈ $175–195 / month |
| Free plan | Yes — 3 projects/mo, $5 monthly credit, no credit card | 30-day trial only |
| 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 |
| Real-time tracking | Real-time GPS tracking included | Included |
| Proof of delivery | Photo & signature proof of delivery included | Included |
| Courier mobile app | Dedicated courier app (iOS & Android) | Included |
Competitor pricing reflects publicly listed prices as of September 2026 and may change. Always confirm on the vendor's site.
OptimoRoute bills $35.10–$39 per driver per month (annual vs monthly billing), so the bill grows with every driver you add — whether or not you plan routes that week. EfiRoute charges $29/month plus $1 per courier per optimization run, with $29 of credit applied first. The table below uses OptimoRoute’s monthly rate ($39) and one optimization per weekday.
| Fleet & planning frequency | OptimoRoute (per driver) | EfiRoute (Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | None — 30-day trial only | Free forever: 3 projects/month, 2 couriers per project, $5 optimization credit |
| 2 couriers, daily planning | 2 × $39 = $78 / month | $29 + 2 × 22 × $1 − $29 credit = $44 / month (−44%) |
| 5 couriers, daily planning | 5 × $39 = $195 / month | $29 + 5 × 22 × $1 − $29 credit = $110 / month (−44%) |
| 10 couriers, daily planning | 10 × $39 = $390 / month | $29 + 10 × 22 × $1 − $29 credit = $220 / month (−44%) |
| 5 couriers, weekly planning | 5 × $39 = $195 / month | 5 × 4 × $1 = $20 of runs — inside the $29 credit, so $29 / month (−85%) |
OptimoRoute’s $35.10 rate requires annual billing; monthly billing is $39 per driver. EfiRoute’s Pro plan covers up to 10 couriers per project and the $49/month Business plan covers 25 — neither charges per driver, so the only variable is how often you optimize.
| OptimoRoute (Lite, monthly billing) | 5 × $39 = $195 / month |
|---|---|
| EfiRoute (Pro) | $29 + 5 × 22 × $1 − $29 credit = $110 / month |
| EfiRoute (Pro, weekly planning instead of daily) | 5 × 4 × $1 = $20 of runs — inside the $29 credit, so $29 / month |
Choose OptimoRoute if you need its advanced workforce scheduling features and your budget comfortably covers a per-driver subscription for every driver, every month.
Choose EfiRoute if you run a small or mid-size fleet, want fleet-grade optimization powered by Google, and prefer paying for actual usage instead of per-driver seats — especially if drivers or delivery days vary week to week.
EfiRoute is the OptimoRoute alternative this page compares in detail, but the right choice depends on how you plan and how you prefer to pay. Here is how the most common alternatives position themselves — each links to a full side-by-side comparison with EfiRoute. For every vendor’s published price in a single table, see the route optimization software pricing comparison linked under “Further reading” below.
For most small and mid-size fleets, yes. OptimoRoute charges $35–39 per driver per month regardless of how often you plan routes. EfiRoute charges $29/month plus $1 per courier per optimization run, with $29 of monthly credits included — so a 5-driver team planning weekly pays around $29/month instead of ~$195.
EfiRoute delegates optimization to the Google Cloud Route Optimization API — the same fleet-grade engine Google offers to enterprise logistics platforms. It handles time windows, work-hour limits, multi-day planning and multi-courier assignment.
Yes. The Free plan is permanent (not a trial): 3 projects per month, up to 2 couriers per project and $5 of optimization credit each month. No credit card required.
OptimoRoute is priced per driver: about $35.10 per driver per month on annual billing and $39 per driver per month billed monthly. That means $78/month for 2 drivers, $195/month for 5 and $390/month for 10, regardless of how often you actually plan routes. EfiRoute replaces that with $29/month plus $1 per courier per optimization run, so the same fleets pay roughly $44, $110 and $220 with daily planning — and far less with weekly planning.
Yes. EfiRoute has a permanent free plan — not a 30-day trial like OptimoRoute’s — with 3 projects per month, up to 2 couriers per project and $5 of optimization credit every month, no credit card required. It is the closest free OptimoRoute alternative that still uses a fleet-grade optimization engine (the Google Cloud Route Optimization API).
OptimoRoute competes with EfiRoute, Routific, Circuit for Teams (Spoke), Route4Me, Upper, Zeo Route Planner and Onfleet. They split into three pricing models: per-driver (OptimoRoute, Upper, Zeo fleet), per-stop or per-order packages (Routific, Circuit/Spoke) and usage-based (EfiRoute). For fleets under roughly 15 vehicles the usage-based model is normally the cheapest.