Spoke (formerly Circuit) alternative
Beyond Spoke’s free 20-stop route
Side by side
| Planner | Free stops | Optimizes order | Account needed | Paid from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sort My StopsOfficial details | 100 per route | Yes | No | Free |
| Spoke (formerly Circuit)Official details | 20 per route; 3 routes/day | Yes | No | Free web tool |
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The current free Spoke offer
The free product available today is not the old ten-stop Circuit trial described in many comparison articles. Spoke publishes a 20-stop limit, three optimized routes per day and no account requirement. It runs in a browser and can share a finished route to a phone.
That makes it a useful option for occasional or shorter delivery runs. The daily quota matters if you repeatedly edit and re-optimize, because Spoke says an edited route counts toward that limit.
The practical split
What both free planners cover
- automatic stop-order optimization;
- a route map with estimated distance and duration;
- phone hand-off and support for familiar navigation apps;
- browser-based use without creating an account.
Where Sort My Stops differs
- 100 stops per route rather than 20;
- no published daily optimization quota;
- XLSX, CSV, TXT and TSV import plus pasted-column input;
- a correction map for address matches that need review;
- printable route sheets, QR route segments and a 25-stop mobile checklist.
Where paid delivery software differs
Neither comparison should hide the larger distinction. If you need several drivers, live dispatch, delivery evidence, customer notifications or operational reporting, you need delivery-management software rather than a higher stop limit in a free planner. Spoke Dispatch is built for that broader job; Sort My Stops is not.
When to stay with Spoke (formerly Circuit)
Your routes fit within 20 stops and three optimizations per day. Spoke covers that use case without an account or an app download, so capacity may not justify changing tools.
You want its route settings and recent-route workflow. Spoke lets you set a start time and time at each stop, estimates arrival times, and keeps recent routes available for 24 hours.
You are evaluating a dispatch platform. Spoke Dispatch adds multi-driver planning, live tracking, proof of delivery and customer notifications. Those are different requirements from optimizing one driver’s route.
Frequently asked questions
How many stops does Circuit or Spoke allow for free?
Spoke's current free browser planner allows up to 20 stops per route and three optimized routes per day. It does not require an account.
Is there a free alternative to Spoke with more stops?
Sort My Stops allows up to 100 entered addresses in one free route, without an account or published daily quota. It also imports XLSX, CSV, TXT and TSV files.
Why do people still call Spoke Circuit?
Circuit was the earlier consumer brand, so many drivers and older articles still use that name. The current free web tool at deliveryplanner.com is branded Spoke.
Does Sort My Stops have a mobile app?
No. It is a responsive website with QR route segments and a mobile checklist for the first 25 stops. It opens routes in Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze or OsmAnd but is not a native delivery app.
Do both tools optimize stop order?
Yes. Both reorder stops. Compare the route limits, daily quota, import workflow and the operational features you need rather than treating either one as ordinary navigation software.
Compare it with a real stop list
Choose the start and finish, optimize the stops between them, then compare the estimate with your original order.
Open the optimizer