# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for route planning software (delivery firms) on 2026-10-18

## In short

On 2026-10-18, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best route planning software for delivery firms". It named 9 brands; the first six, in order, were Circuit, Routific, OptimoRoute, Onfleet, Route4Me and Samsara.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Question | best route planning software for delivery firms |
| Asked on | 2026-10-18 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 9 |
| Sources cited | 8 |
| Audience | delivery firms |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 |

Page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/route-planning-software-delivery-firms-2026-10-18
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-10-18 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> The honest answer is that "best" splits cleanly by fleet size, so here's who I'd actually name, roughly in the order I'd suggest you look at them:
> 
> **1. Circuit for Teams** - where I'd start if you're running roughly 2-25 drivers. Driver-first app, fast setup, and the cheapest real entry point: plans start around $125/mo, roughly $40/driver/month. It's the one small couriers actually stick with because dispatchers learn it in an afternoon. Watch the add-ons - reviews suggest extras can add 30-60% over the base license. ([pricing](https://costbench.com/software/last-mile-delivery/circuit-for-teams/), [comparison](https://www.techjockey.com/us/compare/circuit-route-planner-vs-routific))
> 
> **2. Routific** - my pick if route *quality* and predictable billing matter more than bells and whistles. It prices per order rather than per driver, so growing your fleet doesn't spike the bill, and it publishes its pricing openly, which is rarer in this category than it should be. Strongest on optimization quality, ease of use, and support. ([vs OptimoRoute](https://www.routific.com/blog/optimoroute-vs-routific))
> 
> **3. OptimoRoute** - choose this over Routific if you need multi-day/weekly planning,

## Brands named, in the order the engine gave

| Position | Brand | How it was named |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circuit | mentioned |
| 2 | Routific | recommended |
| 3 | OptimoRoute | mentioned |
| 4 | Onfleet | mentioned |
| 5 | Route4Me | mentioned |
| 6 | Samsara | mentioned |
| 7 | Descartes | mentioned |
| 8 | Aptean | mentioned |
| 9 | ClickPost | mentioned |

## Sources the engine cited

- https://costbench.com/software/last-mile-delivery/circuit-for-teams/ (other)
- https://www.techjockey.com/us/compare/circuit-route-planner-vs-routific (other)
- https://www.routific.com/blog/optimoroute-vs-routific (vendor)
- https://costbench.com/software/last-mile-delivery/onfleet/ (other)
- https://support.route4me.com/faq/how-to-choose-the-best-route-planner-app-for-delivery/ (vendor)
- https://trackobit.com/blog/best-delivery-route-planner-apps (other)
- https://toolradar.com/best/route-optimization/for/enterprises (other)
- https://www.clickpost.ai/blog/delivery-route-planning-and-optimization-software (vendor)

The question page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/route-planning-software/delivery-firms

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