When to use the Routenet route planner?
To determine when you can use Routenet, it's important to briefly mention what this route planner can do.
The Routenet route planner enables you to calculate simple routes. Enter a starting and ending address, and Routenet will calculate the shortest, fastest, or most optimal route for you.
It is possible to avoid highways, toll roads, and ferries, and you can add up to a maximum of 8 waypoints. If you want to plan straightforward routes without considering factors such as capacity, time window delivery, loading and unloading times, and for only one vehicle, Routenet is a good option.
What alternatives are there?
Google Maps: Google Maps is one of the most widely used route planners worldwide. It provides real-time traffic information, various route options, and the ability to add stops. Additionally, with Google Maps Street View, you can visually explore the route in advance, which can be especially useful for professional drivers.
RouteXL: The RouteXL route planner is similar to what you can do with Google Maps and Routenet. RouteXL allows you to create routes for up to 20 tasks/stops. RouteXL can consider capacity and time window delivery. However, it's not possible to plan routes at once for all your vehicles. It also lacks functionality like track-and-trace, communication with your customers and drivers.
What alternative is there if I need more features?
If you want to plan routes that take into account factors such as capacity, time window delivery, loading and unloading times, the above alternatives may not suffice. The same applies if you want to create routes for your entire fleet. In that case, you need to look for an alternative to the Routenet route planner, and those mentioned above.
Discover RouteLogic: The next level of route planning
After outlining the limitations of the aforementioned route planners, the importance of advanced and intelligent route planning software like RouteLogic becomes clear. RouteLogic is designed to address challenges where traditional route planners fall short. With an impressive accuracy of 98% in predicting the exact Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA), RouteLogic significantly distinguishes itself from its competitors. This is made possible by a unique, internally developed algorithm specifically designed to navigate the dynamics and variables of real-time route planning.
RouteLogic goes beyond just planning routes; it enables businesses to effectively communicate with customers and drivers. With the ability to inform customers via SMS and/or email about the expected arrival time, RouteLogic increases customer satisfaction by providing transparency and timely updates. Moreover, customers can track the exact location of drivers on the track-and-trace page, providing an additional layer of trust and certainty.
This robust platform is not only ideal for planning routes for a single vehicle but also has the capacity to create efficient routes for an entire fleet, considering capacity, time window delivery, and loading and unloading times. If you are looking for a superior, reliable, and intelligent route planning solution, RouteLogic is the right choice. Request a demo for more information and discover how RouteLogic can transform the way you currently handle your logistics.
