Software · head to head
Route4Me vs GraphHopper
Route4Me
Software
Comprehensive route optimization platform designed for last-mile delivery, field sales, and service businesses
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
GraphHopper
Software
Open-source routing engine for road networks, providing fast route calculations, turn-by-turn navigation
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Route4Me has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Route4Me free mobile plan limited to 10 stops per route, restricting use for growing delivery operations; GraphHopper the free plan is non commercial use only
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Route4Me and GraphHopper actually diverge.
| Attribute | Route4Me | GraphHopper |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web |
| Founded | 2009 | Unknown |
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 Route4Me
Nothing recorded that GraphHopper does not also cover.
Only in GraphHopper
Nothing recorded that Route4Me 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.
Route4Me
No use cases recorded yet. See the Route4Me review.
GraphHopper
- Routing, distance matrix and route optimisation over an APInot Route4Me
- Map matching GPS traces and generating isochronesnot Route4Me
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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
Pricing, plan by plan
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
GraphHopper
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the GraphHopper review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Route4Me if
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Route4Me or GraphHopper better?
- Neither clearly leads. Route4Me starts at Free and GraphHopper at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Route4Me or GraphHopper?
- Route4Me has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Route4Me and On request for GraphHopper.
- Does Route4Me or GraphHopper run on more platforms?
- Route4Me runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux. GraphHopper runs on Web.
- Can I use Route4Me for free?
- Yes. Route4Me has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GraphHopper starts at On request.
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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