Route Optimization API
Web and SaaS
route optimization
SHOW HN2014
How HN took it
8 positive, 10 neutral or asking, 2 mixed, 1 critical, out of 21 comments about the project. Thread score +0.29.
Design: 5 for, 0 againstIdea: 3 for, 0 againstExecution: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Clean, well-executed design that works on mobile
From 3 comments
I've never heard of Routific. Linking to your API, I was immediately intrigued and went to go visit the home page[1] of your product. I have to say: well executed. This is a…
randomdrake on HNYou should include some of these comparisons on the site. You seem to know your market really well and you should expand on the website copy with some of this reaaly valuable…
junto on HNThe site looks particularly nice, and the service looks like it could be useful.
rectangletangle on HN
Useful niche idea
From 3 comments
Just what I'm looking for, thanks.
jayvanguard on HNThe site looks particularly nice, and the service looks like it could be useful.
rectangletangle on HNThis seems to be what I need. What map data are you using?
dojomouse on HN
Objections
Unclear basis for the claim that routes are up to 20% shorter
From 2 comments
"Research shows our routes are up to 20% shorter" shorter than what? Which research? You're lacking a lot of copy, but the idea is pretty good. Niche, but good. I'm interested to…
Xorlev on HNAlso, shorter distance or shorter time?
cmelbye on HN
Does not account for live traffic
From 2 comments
Do you account for current traffic? How would you do that? That's the single most important element in routing, I think, and, although Waze was in the right track for solving it,…
fiatjaf on HNNo we do not account for traffic. We're not in the business of getting from A to B. We're about optimizing entire fleets (think 1000 orders, 100 vehicles). Traffic delays are but…
mck- on HN
Pricing not visible on the site
From 1 comment
Site looks great and it was easy to understand the service. However, I went looking for pricing and couldn't find it. My guess is that maybe you are testing now to see what type…
diasks2 on HN
Requests
Add comparisons and more copy to the website
From 1 comment
You should include some of these comparisons on the site. You seem to know your market really well and you should expand on the website copy with some of this reaaly valuable…
junto on HN
Show a sample curl call with auth token in the dashboard
From 1 comment
Sounds like a great idea! One small thing: It would be great if you can include a sample curl call on the API dashboard screen (with my authentication token). It is not…
Maarius on HN
Drag and drop destinations on the map
From 1 comment
I love the design, may I ask who did it? Also, would have been great if you could drag & drop destinations on the map (I also assume some of your costumers would prefer it that…
LazerBear on HN
Support for UK and other countries
From 1 comment
Looks interesting! Does it work in UK? We are using OptimoRoute (http://optimoroute.com) for planning our delivery routes. Like Routific it’s also priced per vehicle/month, but…
peterius on HN
Questions
Target market and whether small firms need it
From 1 comment
I'm curious: What's your target market? I assume FedEx-size companies already optimize routes, and ver small companies may not understand the cost savings your site offers. Not…
impostervt on HN
Shorter distance or shorter time?
From 1 comment
Also, shorter distance or shorter time?
cmelbye on HN
Which countries are supported and how long optimization takes
From 1 comment
What countries are supported? What will happen if I ask to route between two places I can't drive between? What's the cap on number of vehicles/orders? How long does optimization…
michaelt on HN
Alternatives named
OptimoRoute
From 1 comment
Looks interesting! Does it work in UK? We are using OptimoRoute (http://optimoroute.com) for planning our delivery routes. Like Routific it’s also priced per vehicle/month, but…
peterius on HN
Oracle real time scheduler, Descartes, Eurobios
From 1 comment
What countries are supported? What will happen if I ask to route between two places I can't drive between? What's the cap on number of vehicles/orders? How long does optimization…
michaelt on HN