Upper

Upper

Upper Inc.
Kardinal Upper

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Kardinal:

About

Kardinal is a route optimization API for developers and logistics teams that need to model real operations, not just sequence stops. It solves complex multi-stop, multi-vehicle routing under real-world constraints: time windows, capacities, multi-depot, multi-temperature fleets, pickup and delivery, skip handling and driver rules. In an open benchmark of 149 constraints, Kardinal expresses 93%, the widest coverage of the eleven engines tested. It re-optimizes live plans without rebuilding from scratch, and returns deterministic, reproducible results. Integrate it through a self-serve API with a developer console, strongly typed SDKs and clear docs. Pricing is public, per optimized stop and among the most competitive on the market, re-optimizations free within 24h, with a free tier to test on your own data, no sales call. Built to be called by AI agents too, via an MCP server and machine-readable documentation. Recognized in the 2026 Gartner Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduli
Upper:

About

Upper Route Planner is a route planning, optimization, and operations management platform built for delivery, field service, and fleet-based businesses. It combines route planning, dispatch software, driver mobile apps, live customer tracking, proof of delivery, customer notifications, reporting, and fleet management into one connected system. The platform helps teams create tighter routes, dispatch faster, reduce customer calls, improve truck utilization, and manage delivery activity in real time. Upper supports products such as Crew, Customer Notifications Suite, AI Dispatcher, and Fleet Management, which can be used together or added based on operational needs. It also includes features such as branded tracking pages, live ETAs, SMS and WhatsApp alerts, driver-skill matching, route re-optimization, vehicle records, fuel tracking, maintenance scheduling, and telematics integration.
Kardinal:

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
Upper:

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
Kardinal:

Audience

Software editors embedding route optimization (TMS, delivery, field service) and transport, logistics and field-service operations running their own fleets, from small teams to large networks.
Upper:

Audience

Upper Route Planner is best suited for delivery companies, field service teams, dispatchers, fleet managers, couriers, waste haulers, distributors, caterers, medical delivery teams, ecommerce operations, and multi-vehicle businesses that need route optimization, dispatch, driver tracking, proof of delivery, customer notifications, fleet management, and operational analytics
Kardinal:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
Upper:

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
Kardinal:

API

Offers API Supported
Upper:

API

Offers API Supported
Kardinal:

Screenshots and Videos

Upper:

Screenshots and Videos

Kardinal:

Pricing

€99
Kardinal charges per optimized stop, not per vehicle, user or API call. Start with 1,000 free stops, no credit card required. Then buy prepaid packs: 2,000 stops for €99 (€0.050/stop), 10,000 for €299 (€0.030), 50,000 for €999 (€0.020) or 250,000 for €2,999 (€0.012). No subscription: stops never expire while your account is active, and re-optimizations within 24 hours are free. Alerts at 80% and optional auto top-up keep you from running out. Need millions of stops? Talk to our team.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported
Upper:

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported
Kardinal:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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ease 0.0 / 5
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Kardinal:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported
Upper:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported
Kardinal:

Company Information

Kardinal
Founded: 2015
France
kardinal.ai/
Upper:

Company Information

Upper Inc.
Canada
www.upperinc.com
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Categories

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Categories

Food Delivery Supported
Route Planning Supported
Kardinal:

Route Planning Features

Capacity Planning Supported
Drag & Drop Scheduling Supported
Driver Management Supported
Emergency Dispatch Supported
GPS Tracking Not Supported
Performance Metrics Supported
Route Costing Supported
Territory Management Supported
Upper:

Route Planning Features

Capacity Planning Not Supported
Drag & Drop Scheduling Not Supported
Driver Management Supported
Emergency Dispatch Not Supported
GPS Tracking Not Supported
Performance Metrics Not Supported
Route Costing Not Supported
Territory Management Not Supported

Food Delivery Features

Delivery Tracking Not Supported
Dispatch Management Supported
For Restaurants Not Supported
Gift Card Management Not Supported
Menu Management Not Supported
Online Ordering Not Supported
Order Management Not Supported
Routing Not Supported
Sales Trend Analysis Not Supported
Supports Loyalty Program Not Supported
Kardinal:

Integrations

Airtable Not Supported
Akanea CUSTOMS Supported
BigMailer Not Supported
Gmail Not Supported
Google Ads Not Supported
Google Contacts Not Supported
Google Drive Not Supported
Google Forms Not Supported
Gravity Forms Not Supported
Open Pricer Supported
OpenCart Not Supported
PrestaShop Not Supported
Riposte Platform Supported
SAP Cloud Platform Not Supported
SQL Server Not Supported
Service Fusion Not Supported
Smartsheet Not Supported
Typeform Not Supported
WooCommerce Not Supported
mybizzmail Not Supported
Upper:

Integrations

Airtable Supported
Akanea CUSTOMS Not Supported
BigMailer Supported
Gmail Supported
Google Ads Supported
Google Contacts Supported
Google Drive Supported
Google Forms Supported
Gravity Forms Supported
Open Pricer Not Supported
OpenCart Supported
PrestaShop Supported
Riposte Platform Not Supported
SAP Cloud Platform Supported
SQL Server Supported
Service Fusion Supported
Smartsheet Supported
Typeform Supported
WooCommerce Supported
mybizzmail Supported
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