Drivant vs Circuit — Route Planning Comparison
Circuit is built around a driver app. Drivant is built around route planning. See how they compare on features, pricing, and what matters for your delivery workflow.
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Drivant vs Circuit at a glance
A side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and capabilities.
| Feature | Drivant Free / $29 / $79 mo |
Circuit Free / $20/driver / Custom |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan stops | 50 per route | 10 per route |
| Starting paid price | $29/mo (flat) | $20/mo per driver |
| Per-driver fees | — (flat rate) | ✓ (per driver) |
| Import from Excel / CSV | ✓ | ✓ |
| Route optimization | ✓ (Standard+) | ✓ |
| Time windows | ✓ (Pro) | ✓ |
| Truck routing | ✓ (HERE, Pro) | — |
| Export formats | CSV, Excel, GPX, KML, GeoJSON, .dvnt | CSV |
| Desktop app | ✓ (macOS, Windows) | — |
| Mobile driver app | ✓ (PWA, offline-capable) | ✓ |
| Branded driver app (white-label) | ✓ Free on every tier | — |
| Proof of delivery (photos, signature, notes) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Driver location tracking | ✓ On-demand, per-trip | ✓ On Teams plan, live |
| Map visualization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Address geocoding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Encrypted export | ✓ (Pro) | — |
Where each tool wins
An honest look at what each platform does best.
Where Drivant wins
- More export formats: CSV, Excel, GPX, KML, GeoJSON, and .dvnt. Load routes into GPS devices or archive projects.
- HERE truck routing with vehicle dimensions, weight, and hazmat restrictions on Pro.
- Native desktop app for macOS and Windows. Works offline with local .dvnt files.
- Tier-based pricing with generous included seats (5 drivers on Standard, 25 on Pro, 50 on Teams) — not per-driver from day one, and never per-stop metering.
- 5x more stops on the free plan (50 vs 10 per route).
- Encrypted .dvnt export with AES-256-GCM for sensitive delivery data.
Where Circuit / Spoke wins
- Automated recipient ETA notifications via SMS or email.
- Longer history as a consumer-facing route planner — the Circuit Route Planner brand has strong name recognition with independent contractors.
- Simpler UI optimized for one-driver workflows.
- Continuous live driver progress tracking on their Teams plan (vs. on-demand on Drivant).
- Stop-count pricing may be cheaper than Drivant's flat tier for very low-volume operations (under ~15 stops/day).
Which tool is right for you?
The right choice depends on whether you need a driver app or a route planning powerhouse.
Choose Drivant if you need:
Route planning plus a branded driver companion app at no extra cost. Flat per-seat pricing instead of stop-count metering that punishes busy weeks. More export formats (GPX, KML, GeoJSON), truck routing with vehicle profiles, a native desktop app for macOS/Windows, and Signal Dispatch — a driver companion layer designed to slot alongside your existing stack.
Choose Circuit / Spoke if you need:
Automated recipient ETA notifications, Circuit's longstanding name recognition with independent contractors, and a very-simple one-driver UI. Very low-volume operations (under ~15 stops/day) may find Circuit's stop-count pricing slightly cheaper than Drivant's flat tier.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Drivant vs Circuit.
How does Drivant pricing compare to Circuit?
Circuit's free plan allows 10 stops per route. Their Starter plan is $20/mo per driver from day one, and Teams pricing is custom. Drivant's free plan supports 100 stops per route and 1 driver. Standard ($29/mo) includes 5 drivers and 1 dispatcher, Pro ($79/mo) includes 25 drivers and 3 dispatchers, and Teams ($149/mo) includes 50 drivers and 5 dispatchers. Drivant bills by tier with generous included seats — not per-driver from seat one, and never by stop count.
Does Drivant have a driver app like Circuit?
Yes. Drivant Signal Dispatch includes a branded driver PWA (progressive web app) that installs from a URL in about 10 seconds — no App Store download, no forced updates, and it works offline. It supports passkey sign-in, photo and signature proof of delivery, on-demand driver location tracking, and navigation handoff to Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze. Unlike Circuit, every Drivant customer gets the driver app with their own branding (logo, icon, app name, theme) at no extra cost, starting from the Free tier.
What export formats does Drivant support that Circuit does not?
Drivant Pro exports to CSV, Excel, GPX, KML, GeoJSON, and the native .dvnt binary format. GPX and KML let you load routes into GPS devices and GIS software. The .dvnt format preserves full project state for later editing. Circuit primarily exports to CSV.
Does Drivant support truck routing?
Yes. Drivant Pro includes HERE truck routing with support for vehicle dimensions, weight restrictions, and hazmat avoidance. This ensures routes follow roads that can handle your specific vehicles. Circuit does not offer truck-specific routing.
Can I use Drivant offline?
Yes. The Drivant desktop app runs on macOS and Windows and can save projects locally in .dvnt format. You can work on route plans without an active internet connection and sync later. Circuit is web and mobile only with no offline desktop mode.
Which tool is better for a small delivery team?
It depends on your priorities. If you need Circuit's long-standing recipient ETA notifications and brand recognition with independent contractors, Circuit is the safer pick. If you want a branded driver app at no extra cost, more export formats, truck routing, a desktop app, and tier-based pricing with seats included (rather than per-driver or per-stop metering), Drivant offers more value.
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