About
RouteXL is a powerful yet easy-to-use online route planning tool designed to solve the classic 'traveling salesman' problem for everyday users. Whether you're a courier delivering packages, a sales rep visiting clients, a field technician scheduling service calls, or simply planning a road trip, RouteXL automatically reorders your stops to produce the shortest, fastest, and most fuel-efficient route possible. Users can add destinations in three ways: typing addresses manually, clicking locations on an interactive map, or bulk-importing a list. Once your stops are entered, RouteXL's optimization engine calculates the ideal sequence in seconds. Routes can then be printed, downloaded, or shared with others. The free tier supports up to 20 stops, making it suitable for most personal and light professional use cases. For heavier workloads — such as managing large delivery manifests or integrating route optimization into business software — RouteXL offers paid plans and a developer API. The platform is localized for multiple countries and languages, including the US, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Ideal users include logistics and distribution companies, independent couriers, inspectors, charity collection services, account managers, and anyone who regularly travels to multiple locations and wants to reduce fuel costs and travel time.
Key Features
- Automatic Route Optimization: Instantly reorders all your stops into the most efficient sequence to minimize travel time and fuel consumption.
- Free for Up to 20 Addresses: Plan routes with up to 20 stops at no cost, making it accessible for individuals and small businesses without a subscription.
- Flexible Address Import: Add destinations by typing addresses, clicking on a map, or bulk-importing a list — making it easy to get started quickly.
- Export, Print & Share: Download the optimized route, print a hard copy, or share the itinerary directly with drivers or colleagues.
- Developer API: Integrate RouteXL's route optimization engine into your own applications and logistics software via a dedicated API.
Use Cases
- Couriers and delivery drivers optimizing daily parcel drop-off sequences to reduce drive time and fuel costs.
- Sales representatives planning the most efficient order of client visits across a territory.
- Field service technicians scheduling maintenance or inspection stops in the fastest possible order.
- Charity and disposal services routing collection pickups across multiple neighborhoods.
- Individuals planning road trips or errands across multiple locations to save time and mileage.
Pros
- Generous Free Tier: Up to 20 stops are optimized completely free, covering the majority of personal and light professional use cases.
- Simple, No-Code Interface: No technical knowledge required — anyone can plan an optimized multi-stop route within seconds using the intuitive web interface.
- Multi-Country & Multi-Language Support: Available in localized versions for the US, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
- API for Custom Integrations: Developers can embed route optimization directly into business applications, dispatch systems, or logistics platforms.
Cons
- Free Plan Limited to 20 Stops: Larger delivery runs or complex logistics operations require a paid plan, which may not suit budget-conscious users.
- Requires JavaScript & Cookies: The tool is entirely dependent on JavaScript and cookies, so users with strict browser settings may face issues accessing it.
- No Mobile App: RouteXL is browser-based only and does not offer a dedicated iOS or Android app for on-the-go route management.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many stops can I plan for free?
RouteXL is free for routes with up to 20 addresses. For larger routes, you'll need to upgrade to one of the paid plans.
How do I add addresses to my route?
You can add destinations in three ways: type an address in the search bar, click a location directly on the map, or import a list of multiple addresses at once.
Is there an API available for developers?
Yes, RouteXL offers a developer API that allows you to integrate its route optimization capabilities into your own software or logistics platform.
Which countries and languages does RouteXL support?
RouteXL has localized versions for the Netherlands, United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France, Belgium, and Italy, with map data sourced from OpenStreetMap.
Can I export or share my optimized route?
Yes. Once your route is optimized, you can download it, print it, or share it with others directly from the platform.
