Routyn vs Google Maps
Directions are not a delivery plan
Google Maps is the best way to get from A to B. Planning which of your vehicles visits which customers, in what order and within which rules, is a different job.
Side by side
How they compare
| Google Maps | Routyn | |
|---|---|---|
| What it plans | One trip for one vehicle, with a limited number of stops. | Every vehicle in the fleet, with hundreds of stops each, in one run. |
| Stop order | The order you enter, or a simple shortest path. | The best order and the best vehicle for each order. |
| Business rules | None: no time windows, capacities or shifts. | Time windows, capacities, compartments, temperatures, shifts and service days. |
| Dispatch | Share a link with each driver by hand. | Approved trips go straight to Routyn Drive or to your carriers. |
| Proof of delivery | Not available. | Signature, photo, scan or contactless, even offline. |
| Customer updates | Not available. | Tracking link, ETA updates and delivery confirmation. |
| Reporting | Not available. | Cost per route, punctuality and plan compliance. |
| Navigation | Excellent turn-by-turn directions. | Drivers open each stop in their navigation app from Routyn Drive. |
To be fair
When Google Maps is enough
Not every operation needs route optimization software. Google Maps may be all you need if:
- You deliver with one vehicle and a handful of stops
- The stops have no time windows and the van never runs out of space
- You don’t need proof of delivery or customer notifications
- You only need turn-by-turn directions
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Can my drivers still use Google Maps or Waze?
Yes. Routyn decides which vehicle visits which stops and in what order. From Routyn Drive, drivers can open each address in their navigation app.
Which maps does Routyn use?
OpenStreetMap is included. HERE maps and live traffic are available as an option.
Is Routyn only for large fleets?
No. Routyn is used by fleets from around 10 vehicles to thousands.
See the difference on your own routes
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