Spoke (formerly Circuit) alternative
Beyond Spoke’s free 20-stop route
Side by side
| Planner | Free stops | Optimizes order | Account needed | Paid from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SortMyStops.comOfficial 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 SortMyStops.com 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 and mobile route mode.
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; SortMyStops.com 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?
SortMyStops.com allows up to 100 stops in one free route, without an account or daily route 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 SortMyStops.com have a mobile app?
No. It is a responsive website with mobile route mode and a QR hand-off from desktop to phone. It can open stops in Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze or OsmAnd, but it 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.
Try it on a real route
Paste the addresses you are driving tomorrow, then compare the map and estimated total with your original order.
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