SmartRoutes Alternative

Complete Delivery Management for Operations Ready to Scale

SmartRoutes covers route optimization and delivery management for growing businesses. Locate2u delivers the same core capabilities with dedicated support across 6 markets and native integrations for 50+ platforms.

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Feature Comparison

How Locate2u Compares to SmartRoutes

Both platforms offer route optimization and delivery management, but differ in regional support coverage and pricing model.

Feature	Locate2u	SmartRoutes
AI Route Optimization	✓ Multi-vehicle, AI-powered	✓ Yes, all plans
Real-Time Driver Tracking	✓ Live GPS map	✓ Yes, Essentials plan and up
Proof of Delivery	✓ Photo, signature & timestamp	✓ Yes, Essentials plan and up
Driver Mobile App	✓ iOS & Android	✓ Yes, iOS and Android
Dispatch Dashboard	✓ Centralized, drag-and-drop	✓ Yes, live route dashboard
Customer ETA Notifications	✓ Automated SMS & email	✓ Yes, SMS and email
API & Integrations	✓ REST API + marketplace	✓ API, webhooks, integrations
Time to Go Live	✓ Operational within days	✓ Self-serve, 7-day free trial

Last reviewed: October 2026. Comparison written by Locate2u using publicly available information. See the sources below.

Why Teams Choose Locate2u Over SmartRoutes

SmartRoutes is a solid delivery management platform. Locate2u competes directly on core features while offering dedicated regional support across Australia, the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, and India, with native integrations for 50+ platforms for businesses building connected delivery operations.

Dedicated support teams across Australia, US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, and India
Full REST API with webhooks and native integrations for 50+ platforms
AI route optimization for multi-stop, multi-vehicle schedules in under 60 seconds
Transparent platform pricing based on the functionality you need, not per seat

What You Get

Everything Included in Locate2u

AI Route Optimization

Optimize hundreds of stops across your entire fleet in under 60 seconds, accounting for time windows, capacity, and traffic.

Real-Time Tracking

Live GPS tracking for every driver on a single dispatch map, with automated ETA updates pushed to customers.

Proof of Delivery

Digital signatures, delivery photos, and timestamps captured at the point of delivery via the driver app.

Dispatch Dashboard

Centralized command center for job assignment, driver scheduling, and real-time fleet management, all on one screen.

Driver Mobile App

iOS and Android app with turn-by-turn navigation, job management, POD capture, and direct communication with dispatch.

API & Integrations

Full REST API with webhooks, plus native integrations with Shopify, WooCommerce, Xero, Zapier, and 50+ platforms.

500+

Businesses running on Locate2u

40%

Average reduction in kilometres driven

99.9%

Platform uptime SLA

Frequently asked questions

Locate2u is a strong SmartRoutes alternative for businesses seeking route optimization, real-time tracking, proof of delivery, and dispatch management, with global support across 6 markets and transparent platform pricing.

Both platforms offer automated multi-stop route optimization. Locate2u's engine processes hundreds of stops across multiple vehicles in under 60 seconds, with optimized routes sent directly to drivers through the mobile app.

Locate2u supports delivery operations across Australia, the US, the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and India, with dedicated regional support teams in each market.

Most businesses are fully operational on Locate2u within days. Account setup, driver app installation, and optional API integration are all covered with hands-on onboarding support from the Locate2u team.

Sources

SmartRoutes is a trademark of its owner. Locate2u is not affiliated with SmartRoutes. Comparison based on publicly available information as of October 2026.