Routal vs Tarva

Routal manages last-mile delivery operations, from route planning and dispatch to tracking, proof of delivery and reporting. Its planner factors in delivery windows, vehicle capacity, driver skills and live traffic. Drivers can follow turn-by-turn routes and record delivery proof offline; the app syncs routes when connectivity returns. Tracking provides real-time route visibility and predictive ETAs. Proof can include photos, digital signatures, PINs, barcode scans or custom forms, with GPS and timestamps. Routal connects with ERP, TMS, WMS, e-commerce, CRM, support and BI systems through order imports, status synchronization and event-triggered automations. Its REST/JSON API manages plans, routes, stops and vehicles. The service is available on Android, iOS and web, as well as through the API. A free plan is available, and the free trial lasts 10 days without requiring a credit card. Paid plans start at €83 per month with annual billing. Routal identifies itself as GDPR compliant and displays SOC 2 Type I and Type II.

Tarva combines recruitment, scheduling, dispatch, vehicles, pay, and compliance for courier and fleet operations. Managers use its web app on desktop, laptop, or tablet, while team members use the app for schedules, messages, and pay. Published schedules appear in the app, and dispatch shows live team status and operational exceptions. Recruitment follows applicants through screening and onboarding; records hold team details, documents, licences, and right-to-work information. Tarva monitors licences, right to work, MOT, and road tax, with automatic DVLA vehicle checks. Payments include deductions and adjustments and can be exported. Geotab integration supports vehicle tracking, odometer, and fuel or charge-state information. Access can be set by user and module, with logs showing who acted and when. Tarva says it backs up data and monitors uptime. Its privacy policy says data is hosted in the European Union, encrypted in transit, not sold or used for advertising, and not used to track location. Starter is free for up to 15 active team members, one location, and 30 days of activity history. Foundation costs £249/mo, billed plus VAT where applicable.