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OSRM vs Route4Me
Both stand on route planning software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Choose OSRM when you need an open-source road-routing engine with OpenStreetMap imports, customizable profiles, and several developer interfaces. Look elsewhere if you need guaranteed demo-server service levels or cannot build software for an unsupported platform.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Route4Me combines route planning, driver navigation, dispatch, and tracking, with options for both mobile users and business fleets. Consider the free plan's stop and route-retention limits and the contact-based pricing for business tiers.
Visit Route4MeThe facts
| OSRM | Route4Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Annual: $79.99 a year |
| Plans published | None | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | project-osrm.org | route4me.com |
| On route planning software | #11 of 39 | #7 of 39 |
OSRM: what it does well
- Free and open source under the simplified 2-clause BSD license
- Imports flexible OpenStreetMap data
- Supports car, bicycle, and walking profiles
- Provides routing, map matching, tables, and vector tiles
- Offers HTTP, C++, and Node.js interfaces
What to know first
- Community demo allows no more than one request per second
- Demo has no uptime, latency, or data-update guarantees
- Some platforms may require building Python bindings from source
- Trip optimization requires all coordinates to be connected
Route4Me: what it does well
- Live GPS tracking and real-time alerts are included.
- Drivers can capture proof of delivery or service.
- Voice-guided, turn-by-turn navigation is available.
- Integrations include APIs, telematics, ecommerce, and CRM.
- Paid mobile plans allow unlimited stops.
What to know first
- Free routes are limited to 10 stops.
- Free routes are saved for only seven days.
- Business optimization pricing is contact-based.
- The listed mobile app platforms are iOS, Android, and Zebra.
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