When it comes to free route planner tools, there are several options available, each with its own unique features and capabilities. Here is a comparison of the top three free route planner tools.
Google Maps
Google Maps is a popular choice for route planning due to its user-friendly interface and comprehensive mapping data. It offers real-time traffic updates, turn-by-turn directions and the ability to save customized routes. However, it does not offer advanced features such as multi-stop optimization or route customization for businesses.
RoadWarrior
RoadWarrior is a powerful route planner tool specifically designed for businesses. It offers features such as multi-stop optimization, route customization and integration with other business tools. While it does have a paid version, the free version of RoadWarrior provides most of the essential features required for efficient route planning and allows you to put in as many as eight stops.
If you find yourself needing to make more than eight stops often, RoadWarrior Flex allows users to put in 200 stops per route and 500 daily optimized stops. RoadWarrior also has a free trial available so users can try it out without any risks. (Full disclosure: HowStuffWorks’ parent company System1 also owns RoadWarrior.)
Waze
Waze is a community-based navigation app that also provides basic route optimization features. It takes into account real-time traffic data to suggest the most efficient routes. While it may not offer advanced optimization algorithms, it is a popular choice among drivers for its crowd-sourced road information and real-time alerts.
