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Quartix vs Route4Me

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Quartix

Fleet Management

Deliberately narrow vehicle tracking from a listed UK vendor that publishes its prices

From
On request
Rated
-
Route4Me logo

Route4Me

Fleet Management

Comprehensive route optimization platform designed for last-mile delivery, field sales, and service businesses

From
$199/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Quartix video telematics is not part of the core product, so any fleet that decides it needs camera evidence after an incident has to bring in a second vendor and a second subscription.; Route4Me free mobile plan limited to 10 stops per route, restricting use for growing delivery operations
  • They diverge on capability: Quartix covers Live tracking, Route4Me covers Core Functionality.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Quartix and Route4Me actually diverge.

Attributes where Quartix and Route4Me differ
AttributeQuartixRoute4Me
Starting priceOn request$199/month
Pricing modelPer vehicle per monthsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
FoundedUnknown2009

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fleet Management).

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 Quartix

  • Live tracking
  • Driving style scoring
  • Timesheet reporting
  • Geofences
  • Driver identification
  • Published pricing

Only in Route4Me

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Quartix

  • A UK or French van fleet that wants tracking and timesheet evidence without a discovery call and a three-year commitmentnot Route4Me
  • A finance manager who needs to compare telematics costs on published numbers rather than negotiated quotesnot Route4Me
  • An operator disputing employee hours or customer claims about arrival times who needs a defensible site attendance recordnot Route4Me
  • A small fleet whose insurer offers a discount for driving style monitoring but who does not need cameras or compliance toolingnot Route4Me

Route4Me

  • Optimizing last-mile delivery routes to reduce per-stop fuel costsnot Quartix
  • Scheduling technician visits to maximize appointments per workdaynot Quartix
  • Coordinating timely medication deliveries to patients and pharmaciesnot Quartix
  • Streamlining garbage collection routes across multiple residential areasnot Quartix
  • Capturing signatures and photos as field service proof of deliverynot Quartix

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Quartix

  • Video telematics is not part of the core product, so any fleet that decides it needs camera evidence after an incident has to bring in a second vendor and a second subscription.
  • There is no maintenance, work order or parts management, so servicing schedules stay in whatever spreadsheet or garage system the fleet already runs.
  • US hours of service and wider DOT compliance are not the focus, which rules Quartix out for regulated interstate commercial operations.
  • The standard tracker is hardwired rather than a plug-in device, so installation means booking vehicles in, which adds cost and downtime that no-contract plug-in competitors avoid.
  • The API and integration list are short, so feeding tracking data into payroll, job costing or an ERP tends to mean scheduled exports rather than a supported connector.

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

Quartix

On request
  • Quartix$undefined/month
    • List pricing published openly, with rates varying by contract length
    • Tracking hardware included in the subscription rather than bought separately
    • One-year terms available alongside longer discounted options

Route4Me

$199/month
  • Route Optimization$199/month
    • Route planning and map editor
    • Address book and mapping
    • Territory management
  • Business Optimization$299/month
    • All Route Optimization features
    • Optimization across multiple drivers, vehicles, and facilities
    • Mixed fleet handling
  • Enterprise Optimization$349/month
    • All Business Optimization features
    • Custom deployment for large fleets
    • Remote and on-site professional services

Which should you pick?

Choose Quartix if

  • You need live tracking.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want driving style scoring.

Choose Route4Me if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want user interface.

Questions people ask

Is Quartix or Route4Me better?
Neither clearly leads. Quartix starts at On request and Route4Me at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Quartix or Route4Me?
Quartix starts at On request and Route4Me at $199/month.
Does Quartix or Route4Me run on more platforms?
Quartix runs on Web, iOS, Android. Route4Me runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
What is Quartix best used for?
Quartix is most often used for a uk or french van fleet that wants tracking and timesheet evidence without a discovery call and a three-year commitment, a finance manager who needs to compare telematics costs on published numbers rather than negotiated quotes, an operator disputing employee hours or customer claims about arrival times who needs a defensible site attendance record, a small fleet whose insurer offers a discount for driving style monitoring but who does not need cameras or compliance tooling. Of those, a uk or french van fleet that wants tracking and timesheet evidence without a discovery call and a three-year commitment and a finance manager who needs to compare telematics costs on published numbers rather than negotiated quotes are not what Route4Me is typically brought in for.
What can Quartix do that Route4Me cannot?
Quartix covers Live tracking, Driving style scoring, Timesheet reporting, Geofences. Route4Me covers Core Functionality, User Interface.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Quartix: Why is Quartix cheaper than the big platforms?

Because it does less. There is no camera ecosystem, no compliance suite and no marketplace to fund. If you only need tracking, you are not subsidising features you will not use.

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.

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Quartix: Do I have to sign for three years?

No. Shorter terms are offered, priced higher per month than the longer options. The rates are published, so the trade-off is visible before you talk to anyone.

Route4Me: 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.

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Quartix: Is the hardware mine?

The tracking unit is supplied as part of the subscription rather than sold to you. Check the return and replacement terms if you plan to leave or dispose of vehicles.

Route4Me: 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.

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Route4Me: 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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