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Head-to-head · September 2026 snapshot

Circuit vs OptimoRoute

Circuit leads overall; OptimoRoute owns enterprise and Claude's recommendations. Circuit's edge comes from Gemini, which scores it 65 versus OptimoRoute's 43, and from dominating the question themes where buyers are closest to a decision: top tools, small teams, and 'if you could pick one.' OptimoRoute counters by winning Claude outright (60 to 54) and taking the enterprise and feature-led questions, the themes that tend to attract higher-value contracts. OptimoRoute also gained 12 points month-over-month while Circuit held flat, so the gap is narrowing even if Circuit still sits 6 points ahead on overall visibility.

Circuit OptimoRoute
Visibility Score 59 53
Rank in category #1 #2
Mention rate 75% 72%
#1 pick rate 17% 6%
Avg. position when named 3.1 3.7

Who each model prefers

ChatGPT
Circuit
59
OptimoRoute
57
Claude
Circuit
54
OptimoRoute
60
Gemini
Circuit
65
OptimoRoute
43

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
Best overallUse caseTop toolsStartupEnterpriseFeature-ledSingle pickBudget

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? 9 9 even
Use-case fitWe run 15 delivery vans and plan routes by hand. What software should we use? 9 9 even
Top tools in 2026What are the top route planning platforms in 2026? 8 7 Circuit
Startup & small teamWhich route optimization tool is best for a small local delivery business? 9 6 Circuit
Enterprise pickWhich route optimization platform should a large enterprise standardize on, considering security, compliance, and scale? 0 4 OptimoRoute
Feature-led askI want driver apps, live tracking, and proof of delivery. What do you recommend? 5 6 OptimoRoute
If you could pick oneIf you could only pick one route planning tool, which one and why? 5 4 Circuit
Budget & alternativesWhat's the best affordable route planner for a growing courier operation? 9 7 Circuit

Open this matchup in the compare tool →  ·  Circuit brand report  ·  OptimoRoute brand report

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