NB vs  Roadnet

NextBillion vs Roadnet Route
Optimization API

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  • No Performance Issues
  • No rigid logic
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Apply real-world routing constraints through
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And scale at speed without the cost overruns.

AI-Powered Route Optimization

NextBllion.ai provides AI-powered route optimization with scalable cloud and on-premise deployment, enabling real-time optimizations and continuous automation.

Roadnet offers PC-based routing with limited real-time adaptability, reducing scalability and automation.

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Advanced Optimization Constraints That Match Your Operations

With NextBillion.ai, you can model 50+ real-world constraints and custom business rules directly in your API requests,  no manual edits, no workarounds.

With Roadnet, you rely on predefined platform settings and manual adjustments, limiting how deeply you can customize constraints for complex, evolving operations.

Better Performance at Scale

With NextBillion.ai, users can experience faster response times, 99.9%+ uptime, and 24x7 pro-active support for fast, uninterrupted routing at scale.

Roadnet offers slower response time, limited scalability, and unresponsive support, leading to performance gaps under load.

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Map Customization & Edits

Leverage full map edits for custom roads, private networks, POIs, turn restrictions, and compliance rules, all directly usable in NextBillion.ai’s routing APIs.

Roadnet provides limited ability to override map data or customize restrictions globally.

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Feature Overview

Features NextBillion.ai Roadnet
Depth of Constraints 50+ constraints, custom rules, and real-world restrictions directly in the API request. Handles basic delivery constraints; less flexible for deep, programmable rules.
Scalability Designed for large workloads (1000 + stops). Built for standard fleet routing; large-scale solver limits aren’t fully supported.
Real-time Optimization Dynamic re-optimization with traffic and live conditions. Supports route edits and dynamic/static routing via UI.
Compliance/Regulation Awareness Supports vehicle dimensions, restrictions, and compliance-aware routing. Commercial-vehicle friendly but not deeply regulation-aware.
Integration Model API-first; easy to plug into TMS/ERP/custom systems. Platform-first; strong UI but less flexible for custom integrations.
Use case flexibility Works for last-mile, long-haul, mixed fleets, complex ops. Strong for delivery & distribution fleets with platform workflows.
Map Control & Custom Routing Flexibility Offers advanced map editing and customizations. Does not support.
Transport-Mode Logic Advanced support for vehicle-specific & compliant routing (dimensions, cargo restrictions). General commercial routing; limited public info on deep compliance logic.
Objective Tuning Native multi-hub / multi-depot optimization. No
Pricing Model Transparent: per vehicle / per order options + free reruns Traditional enterprise pricing; based on platform seats/modules.
Speed & Stability Faster, more reliable, 24/7 supported. Slower, less scalable, limited support.

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Frequently asked questions

NextBillion.ai is an API-first routing engine built for complex, constraint-heavy operations. Roadnet offers routing within a broader dispatching platform, but does not provide the same depth of programmable constraints or solver flexibility.

Yes. NextBillion.ai supports 50+ constraints (capacity, skills, dimensions, load types, time windows, custom business rules, etc.). Roadnet supports standard delivery constraints, but lacks the same level of granular, programmable control.

NextBillion.ai can optimize thousands of stops, large mixed fleets, and multi-depot networks via API. Roadnet is designed for daily fleet routing but does not publicly advertise similar high-volume solver capabilities.

Yes, NextBillion.ai supports vehicle-specific restrictions, low bridges, weight limits, hazmat routing, regulated corridors, and compliance rules. Roadnet supports commercial vehicle restrictions but does not offer full permit-aware routing logic.

NextBillion.ai is an API-first design that makes it ideal for embedding into custom systems. Roadnet is platform-led and more suited for teams who primarily want UI-driven workflows rather than deep integrations.

Roadnet offers route edits through its UI, but NextBillion.ai provides programmatic, real-time re-optimization through its APIs, making it better for on-demand, fast-changing logistics.

NextBillion.ai can help in custom objective tuning, and integration flexibility make it ideal for engineering-driven companies building their own logistics stack.

Absolutely. Many teams use Roadnet for dispatching and driver workflows while using NextBillion.ai as the routing engine underneath to enable more accurate, constraint-aware routing.

NextBillion.ai offers predictable, non-API-based pricing (vehicle-based or order-based), ensuring costs stay stable as you scale. Roadnet follows traditional enterprise licensing combined with platform usage, which may not offer the same flexibility.

Choose NextBillion.ai if your operations involve complex constraints, regulation-heavy routing, high-volume optimization, custom systems, or require flexible integration and real-time re-optimization.

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