Route Optimization Software Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The route optimization software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $7.75 billion in 2024 to $8.86 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to focus on customer experience, cloud computing, integration with enterprise systems, growth of transportation industry, emergence of optimization techniques.

The route optimization software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.22 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing urbanization, rise of e-commerce, focus on sustainability, demand for real-time visibility, rise of electric vehicles, demand for customization and scalability. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in computing, GPS (Global Positioning System) technology, development of GIS (Geographic information system) technology, advancements in IoT (Internet of things), integration with autonomous vehicles.

The growing demand for online meal delivery services is expected to drive the expansion of the route optimization software market. Online meal delivery services refer to platforms or apps that enable customers to order food from restaurants or food cooperatives through a website or mobile app, with delivery directly to their doorstep. The rising popularity of these services is driven by their convenience, time-saving benefits, and increasing consumer preference for diverse food options. Route optimization software plays a key role in online meal delivery by enhancing delivery operations, reducing costs, and minimizing travel time and distance, ensuring efficient routing and timely deliveries. For example, in October 2023, a survey by DoorDash, a US-based food delivery service provider, found that 77% of consumers ordered delivery, 76% picked up takeout, and 61% dined at restaurants in the past month. Additionally, 44% of US diners used a third-party app for delivery two to four times in the previous month, with 23% ordering five to seven times. Furthermore, 80% of diners in the US maintained or increased their online ordering frequency compared to the previous year. This growing demand for online meal delivery services is thus fueling the growth of the route optimization software market.

Major players in the route optimization software market are concentrating on innovative solutions, such as cloud-based real-time monitoring tools, to strengthen their market position. Cloud-based real-time monitoring solutions are multi-stop, multi-vehicle route optimization systems enabling businesses to plan and manage intricate delivery routes across multiple vehicles efficiently. Trimble Inc., a leading company in location-based software solutions, introduced the Appian Daily Planner, a cloud-based solution designed to simplify complex routing needs for multi-stop mixed and private fleets. This tool streamlines routing by employing a real-time planning approach and provides features such as real-time tracking, visual cues, and proactive alerts for dispatchers.

In December 2022, PTV Group, a Germany-based company specializing in software and consulting for traffic, transportation, and mobility, acquired Conundra for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance PTV's logistics offering by integrating Conundra's state-of-the-art software as a service (SAAS) product with PTV's route planning and optimization solutions. Conundra, based in Belgium, is known for its innovative logistics route optimization software, featuring fast algorithms and automation capabilities.

Major companies operating in the route optimization software market are Google LLC, Verizon Connect Solutions Inc., International Business Machines Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Dassault Systemes, Trimble MAPS Inc., FLSmidth & Co. AS, ESRI Global Inc., TomTom N.V., Omnitracs LLC, Descartes Systems Group Inc., WorkWave LLC, Microlise Group Limited, FarEye, Wise Systems Inc., Advanced Manufacturing Control Systems Limited, PTV Planung Transport Verkehr AG, Ortec BV, ScienceSoft USA Corporation, Mara Labs Inc., Caliper Corporation, GeoConcept SA, Paragon Software Systems PLC, Route4me LLC, Maxoptra, Portatour, Routific Inc., OptimoRoute Inc., Llamasoft Inc., OnTerra Systems LLC, RouteSolutions.

North America was the largest region in the route optimization software market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the route optimization software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the route optimization software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The route optimization software market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as route planning, real-time tracking, support and maintenance, consulting, map integration and software deployment, dispatch and live tracking, vehicle monitoring, and route management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Route optimization software is a technological solution designed to streamline and enhance route planning and execution for vehicles, deliveries, and field service activities. This software leverages algorithms, real-time data, and geographic information systems (GIS) to generate optimal routes that maximize resource utilization while minimizing inefficiencies.

There are two main types of route optimization software, software and services. Route optimization software encompasses tools that facilitate the planning of efficient travel paths, commonly utilized in logistics and transportation to achieve cost and time savings. It can be deployed in various modes, including on-premise and cloud, catering to different enterprises such as large corporations and small to medium-sized businesses. This software finds applications across diverse industry verticals, including retail, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), on-demand food and grocery delivery, ride-hailing and taxi services, homecare and field services, as well as logistics and transportation.

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