BusBoss vs Transfinder Routefinder PLUS
BusBoss
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| Figure | BusBoss | Transfinder Routefinder PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Spec score · School Bus Routing Software | 7.6 (#9) | 6.8 (#21) |
| Headquarters | Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States | Schenectady, New York, USA |
| Integrations | BusBoss lists iBusBoss, DISPATCHpatrol, MyTRIPS, SIF Agent, LiveSYNC, and custom import tools as add-on applications or integrations. | Transfinder says Routefinder PLUS has SIS integration with all major providers. |
| Purpose | BusBoss is a school bus routing and transportation management platform for K–12 districts, transportation directors, administrators, and bus contractors. | Routefinder PLUS is browser-based transportation management software for managing students, routes, vehicles, and staff. |
| Support | A+ Software Checkpoints describes ongoing training resources and a dedicated support specialist available 24/7 by live chat, email, and phone. | Transfinder lists client technical support by phone at 518-688-0078 or 888-427-2403 and by email at [email protected]. |
Plans
BusBoss
- Complete SolutionPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ExpressPriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- SaaSPriced on request
Transfinder Routefinder PLUS
- Routefinder PLUSPriced on request
In their own words
BusBoss
BusBoss is a school bus routing and transportation management platform for K–12 districts, transportation directors, administrators, and bus contractors. Its Fleet Optimization tool builds routes for individual or combined schools using load counts, bell times, and travel constraints. SafeRoute displays stops and house locations on GIS maps with satellite imagery. Route operations include creating and copying routes, optimization, special needs routing, student rosters, driver management, and reports. The platform also lists live bus tracking, parent alerts, vehicle capacity rules, advanced route constraints, and a driver mobile app. LiveSYNC transfers student additions, withdrawals, and changes between BusBoss and a district student information system, and can return routing data to the SIS. Other listed add-ons and integrations include iBusBoss, DISPATCHpatrol, MyTRIPS, SIF Agent, and custom import tools. BusBoss supports Android, iOS, web, and Windows. Its guide describes SaaS access through Remote Desktop without a software installation. Package limits vary: Express lists one user and one county, SaaS lists two users and three counties, and Enterprise lists six counties.
Transfinder Routefinder PLUS
Transfinder Routefinder PLUS has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.