Software · head to head
GraphHopper vs Route4Me
GraphHopper
Software
Open-source routing engine for road networks, providing fast route calculations, turn-by-turn navigation
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Route4Me
Software
Comprehensive route optimization platform designed for last-mile delivery, field sales, and service businesses
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Route4Me has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: GraphHopper the free plan is non commercial use only; Route4Me free mobile plan limited to 10 stops per route, restricting use for growing delivery operations
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which GraphHopper and Route4Me actually diverge.
| Attribute | GraphHopper | Route4Me |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Founded | Unknown | 2009 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in GraphHopper
Nothing recorded that Route4Me does not also cover.
Only in Route4Me
Nothing recorded that GraphHopper does not also cover.
Both cover
- Core Functionality
- User Interface
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
GraphHopper
- Routing, distance matrix and route optimisation over an APInot Route4Me
- Map matching GPS traces and generating isochronesnot Route4Me
Route4Me
No use cases recorded yet. See the Route4Me review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
GraphHopper
- The free plan is non commercial use only
- Free allows 500 credits a day, 5 locations per request and a single vehicle
- Request complexity is capped per plan, at 30 locations and 2 vehicles on Basic at 69 EUR a month, rising to 200 locations and 20 vehicles on Premium at 479 EUR
- Isochrone range is limited by plan, at 15 minutes on Basic and 30 on Premium
- Credits are a daily allowance, so a busy day cannot draw on a quiet one
Route4Me
- Free mobile plan limited to 10 stops per route, restricting use for growing delivery operations
- GPS tracking, SMS notifications, and avoidance zones are paid add-ons that significantly increase total cost beyond base plan pricing
- Customer support is slow or unresponsive with reported difficulty reaching support via phone and ticket channels
- Route optimization quality issues and navigation inaccuracies reported by users
- Limited integrations with third-party business systems beyond Zapier connections
Pricing, plan by plan
GraphHopper
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the GraphHopper review.
Route4Me
Free- Free Mobile PlanFree
- Up to 10 stops per route
- Route Optimization$40/month
- Multi-stop route planning
- Real-time tracking
- Business Optimization$60/month
- Advanced features
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose GraphHopper if
Nothing in the data separates GraphHopper from Route4Me on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose Route4Me if
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
Questions people ask
- Is GraphHopper or Route4Me better?
- Neither clearly leads. GraphHopper starts at On request and Route4Me at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, GraphHopper or Route4Me?
- Route4Me has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for GraphHopper and Free for Route4Me.
- Does GraphHopper or Route4Me run on more platforms?
- GraphHopper runs on Web. Route4Me runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Can I use Route4Me for free?
- Yes. Route4Me has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GraphHopper starts at On request.
- What is GraphHopper best used for?
- GraphHopper is most often used for routing, distance matrix and route optimisation over an api, map matching gps traces and generating isochrones. Of those, routing, distance matrix and route optimisation over an api and map matching gps traces and generating isochrones are not what Route4Me is typically brought in for.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Route4Me: Does Route4Me have a free tier and what are the limits?
Route4Me offers a free mobile plan limited to 10 stops per route. A 7-day free trial is available with unlimited stops and tasks for testing professional features, though this trial is no longer offered as of early 2026.
SourceRoute4Me: Can Route4Me work offline?
Yes. The iOS and Android driver mobile apps support offline mode. Once a route is opened while connected to the internet, the app will load it for offline access. When back online, the app automatically syncs offline data to the cloud.
SourceRoute4Me: What integrations does Route4Me support?
Route4Me integrates with 8,000+ apps via Zapier, including Slack, Google Calendar, Notion, Salesforce, and ServiceM8. The platform also connects with ERP, CRM, OMS, and TMS systems.
SourceRoute4Me: What platforms does Route4Me support?
Route4Me is available on web (browser), iOS (14.0+), Android (9.0+), and desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux).
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