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RouteBud
What RouteBud is
RouteBud combines a field sales CRM with multi-stop route planning, manager dashboards, and mobile apps for field teams. Teams can add CRM locations to routes, reorder stops, assign routes to reps, and optimize driving order when that option is enabled. Locations can be imported from CSV, discovered on a map, and merged when records are duplicates. Reps use the native Android and iOS apps to follow assigned routes, check in, record stop outcomes, attach photos and notes, and report why they cannot visit. Managers can monitor route progress, stop states, check-in distance, photo counts, and map markers in a dashboard that refreshes about every 60 seconds. They can also notify assigned reps through the app; push notifications require the app to be installed. RouteBud is aimed at distribution and B2B field teams, including small wholesale operations. It runs on Android, iOS, and the web. New accounts get full workspace access for a 14-day trial without a credit card. Pricing starts at $12/mo, with a $19.00 monthly platform fee and $12.00 monthly per active rep who runs routes.
Who it suits
RouteBud suits distribution, wholesale, and other B2B field teams that need route assignment, visit tracking, and manager visibility. Its mobile apps are for reps executing routes, while managers and admins use the workspace and dashboard.
What it does well
- Combines CRM, route planning, and manager dashboards.
- Imports locations from CSV and merges duplicates.
- Rep apps record check-ins, outcomes, photos, and notes.
- Managers see route progress and stop details.
- 14-day trial starts without a credit card.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Costs include a monthly platform fee and active rep seats.
- Push notifications require the mobile app to be installed.
Limits
RouteBud has no free plan. The trial lasts 14 days; continued use uses the $19.00 monthly platform fee and $12.00 per active rep seat per month, with managers and admins billed as rep seats only when they execute stops.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Active rep seat | Per active rep who runs routes in the billing period; annual billing is 10 months for 12 (~17% off). · Rep mobile app · route execution · GPS check-in · visit photos and notes | $12 a month |
| Platform fee | Monthly; annual billing is 10 months for 12 (~17% off). · Organization workspace · CRM · routes · manager dashboard · admin tools | $19 a month |
As routebud.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the RouteBud website
- Create a new workspace without entering a credit card
- Use the 14-day full-access trial
- Import locations from CSV or discover them on the map
- Build routes, assign representatives, and install the Android or iOS app
- Use the mobile app for route execution and check-ins
Verdict
RouteBud brings location management, route execution, and manager oversight into one product for field teams. The 14-day trial provides full workspace access, but ongoing use is paid and includes a platform fee plus active rep charges.
Questions
What does RouteBud cost?
The platform fee is $19.00 per month, and an active rep seat is $12.00 per month for each rep who runs routes during the billing period. Annual billing charges for 10 months for 12.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. New accounts receive full workspace access for a 14-day trial, and no credit card is required to start.
Which platforms does RouteBud support?
RouteBud is available on the web, Android, and iOS.
What is included for an active rep seat?
The active rep seat includes the rep mobile app, route execution, GPS check-in, and visit photos and notes.
Can managers monitor route activity?
Yes. The live dashboard shows route progress, stop states, check-in distance, photo counts, and map markers, refreshing about every 60 seconds.
Does RouteBud charge per stop?
No. Its pricing includes all features without feature tiers or per-stop fees.
Facts from RouteBud's own pages
- Integrations
- The features page mentions integrations and tenant-scoped exports in organization settings but does not name specific third-party integrations. · routebud.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- RouteBud describes its product as designed for distribution and B2B field teams, including small distribution and wholesale teams. · routebud.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Location records
- Teams can import locations from CSV, discover locations on a map, and merge duplicate records. · routebud.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Manager view
- The live route dashboard shows route progress, stop states, check-in distance, photo counts, and map markers, refreshing about every 60 seconds. · routebud.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Notifications
- Managers can notify an assigned rep in the mobile app, with push notifications when the app is installed. · routebud.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Pricing limits
- All features are included without feature tiers or per-stop fees; managers and admins are not billed as rep seats unless they also execute stops. · routebud.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- RouteBud says it does not sell personal information and does not use third-party advertising trackers on the product. · routebud.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- RouteBud combines a field sales CRM, multi-stop route planning, manager dashboards, and mobile apps for check-ins and stop outcomes. · routebud.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Rep app
- The native iOS and Android app lets reps run assigned routes, check in, record outcomes, add photos and notes, and report reasons they cannot visit. · routebud.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Route planning
- The route builder lets teams add CRM locations, reorder stops, assign routes to reps, and optimize driving order when optimization is enabled. · routebud.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- RouteBud says customer workspaces are logically isolated, web and API traffic use HTTPS, access is role-based, and state-changing requests use CSRF protection. · routebud.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support and onboarding
- The launch offer includes free onboarding and data import for new workspaces. · routebud.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Trial
- New accounts receive full workspace access for a 14-day trial before billing, and no credit card is required to start. · routebud.com, 8 Oct 2026
Where RouteBud stands on Freedom251
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