Head-to-head · July 2026 snapshot

Circuit vs OptimoRoute

Circuit leads on visibility; OptimoRoute owns the high-intent buying questions. Circuit holds the higher Visibility Score at 52 versus 47, driven by a strong Gemini score of 62 and a first-pick rate of 19% compared to OptimoRoute's 1%, which matters when models are asked to name a top tool or respond to feature-led queries. OptimoRoute, however, wins five of eight question themes including best overall, use-case fit, and the enterprise pick, suggesting that when buyers frame questions with real purchase intent, Claude in particular pushes OptimoRoute forward with a score of 60 against Circuit's 43 on that model. Circuit's lead is real but concentrated in discovery-stage questions; OptimoRoute is the brand the models reach for when the ask gets serious.

	Circuit	OptimoRoute
Visibility Score	52	47
Rank in category	#1	#2
Mention rate	64%	64%
#1 pick rate	19%	1%
Avg. position when named	3	4

Who each model prefers

ChatGPT

Circuit 51

OptimoRoute 40

Claude

Circuit 43

OptimoRoute 60

Gemini

Circuit 62

OptimoRoute 42

The models split: ChatGPT prefers Circuit, Claude prefers OptimoRoute, Gemini prefers Circuit.

The shape of the fight

Each axis is one of the 8 measured buyer questions; the further out, the more of that question's answers name the brand. Hover an axis for the raw counts. Single-axis gaps ride on 9 answers each, so read the overall shape, not one spike.

CircuitOptimoRoute

The fight, question by question

Mentions out of 9 answers per question. Click any question for the full transcripts.

Question	Circuit	OptimoRoute	Edge
Best overallWhat's the best route optimization software for deliveries?	8	9	OptimoRoute
Use-case fitWe run 15 delivery vans and plan routes by hand. What software should we use?	8	9	OptimoRoute
Top tools in 2026What are the top route planning platforms in 2026?	7	5	Circuit
Startup & small teamWhich route optimization tool is best for a small local delivery business?	6	9	OptimoRoute
Enterprise pickWhich route optimization platform should a large enterprise standardize on, considering security, compliance, and scale?	0	1	OptimoRoute
Feature-led askI want driver apps, live tracking, and proof of delivery. What do you recommend?	7	5	Circuit
If you could pick oneIf you could only pick one route planning tool, which one and why?	1	2	OptimoRoute
Budget & alternativesWhat's the best affordable route planner for a growing courier operation?	9	6	Circuit

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Measured from 72 fresh answers collected from the models' production APIs in July 2026; rankings change monthly. Neither brand can pay to appear here or to move the numbers. Full recipe on the methodology page.