1. Import your accounts
Upload a CSV or add locations on the map. Free data import assistance is included for new accounts.
You do not need a fleet of fifty trucks or an IT department to run field operations well. RouteBud is a complete route planning and field sales platform—simple enough for a team of two, powerful enough to grow with you.
Month 1 platform fee waived · Free onboarding and CSV import · No long-term contract
Small team, big territory challenges
With 2 to 8 reps covering a territory, every hour of wasted drive time hurts more. Every missed account is a bigger slice of revenue at risk. Every rep who leaves takes more institutional knowledge with them.
Large distributors can absorb inefficiency. Small teams cannot—which is why getting field operations right is the difference between growing and stalling.
What small distribution teams are dealing with
Common themes from managers running lean field teams:
- “We manage routes in spreadsheets and it takes hours every week.” Route planning should not be a part-time job—especially when every hour counts.
- “I have no idea what my reps are doing until they get back.” Without live visibility, problems surface at end of day—too late when every stop matters.
- “When a rep leaves, we lose everything they knew about their accounts.” One rep might own dozens of accounts entirely; relationship history should live in a system, not in memory.
- “Enterprise software is too expensive or too complicated for our size.” Most platforms are priced and built for large organizations—not teams of 2 to 20.
Sound familiar? See five signs you have outgrown spreadsheets.
Everything a small team actually needs
Route planning without the complexity
Import your account list, build a multi-stop route, order stops for driving efficiency when optimization is enabled, and assign it to a rep—in minutes, not hours. No IT setup or weeks-long onboarding before you see value.
A mobile app reps actually use
If the app is complicated, reps will not use it. RouteBud’s mobile app is built for simplicity: see the route, navigate, check in, log the visit, move on. Built for reps on the road.
Real-time visibility without micromanaging
Route Live shows stop progress, check-ins, and flagged issues on a map that refreshes about every 60 seconds—so you can help when something goes wrong without interrupting every rep.
Account history that stays when reps leave
Every visit, note, photo, and outcome on the account record—not in a rep’s phone. The next person inherits complete history from day one.
Pricing that makes sense for small teams
$19/month platform plus $12 per active rep. A team of 3 reps pays $55/month for routes, field CRM, and manager visibility—with no feature tiers.
How RouteBud scales with your team
- Starting out (1–3 reps) — build clean routes, track accounts, and get field visibility before the team gets large. Build good habits early.
- Growing (4–8 reps) — every rep runs the same system: same route quality, same visit logging, same account documentation—so growth does not mean chaos.
- Scaling (8–20 reps) — visit history across hundreds of accounts, rep progress visible in real time, territory coverage you can measure—without adding management overhead.
Also in vape or broader wholesale? See vape wholesale or wholesale distributors solution pages.
Simple, transparent pricing
No feature tiers. No per-stop fees. No surprise charges as you grow.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Platform fee | $19/month |
| Per active rep | $12/month each |
| Annual billing | 10 months for 12 (~17% off) |
What small teams actually pay: 1 rep → $31 · 2 reps → $43 · 3 reps → $55 · 5 reps → $79 · 8 reps → $115.
Launch offer: first month platform fee waived · Then $19/mo + $12/rep · Free onboarding and import.
Calculate your team’s costEverything included from day one
- Territory CRM & location history
- Location discover, CSV import & dedupe
- Multi-stop route planning & assignment
- Driving route optimization
- RouteBud mobile app for field reps
- GPS check-in with distance validation
- Photo proof & visit notes per stop
- Live manager map & route progress
- Mobile push when a route is assigned
- Roles: admin, manager, sales rep
- Reports, exports & org settings
Up and running in a day
Most small distribution teams are set up in RouteBud within a few hours.
2. Build your first route
Select accounts for the day, set stop order, assign the route, and Notify Rep in the mobile app.
3. Watch the day unfold
Open Route Live and see completed stops, check-ins, and flagged issues as they happen.
Need a deeper planning workflow? Read our weekly route planning guide or route planning for distribution companies.
Questions small teams ask
What is the best route planning software for a small distribution team?
Look for multi-stop routes from your account list, a rep mobile app with check-in, manager live visibility, and per-rep pricing—without enterprise minimums or feature tiers.
How long does setup take?
Most teams import accounts and run their first assigned route the same day. Free onboarding and CSV import are included with the launch offer.
Will my reps actually use the app?
RouteBud’s mobile app focuses on the daily loop: open the route, navigate, check in, log outcomes, and continue. See all features included from day one.
Get your small team organized this week
Import accounts, build a route, assign a rep, and watch the day on Route Live. Free onboarding included.