BusPlanner vs Via Student Transit
| BusPlanner | Via Student Transit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, api, iOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web, iOS, Android |
| Live bus tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Route optimization | Yes | Yes |
| Parent alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Student data import | sis_sync | — |
| Vehicle capacity rules | Yes | — |
| Route constraints | advanced | advanced |
| Driver mobile app | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best School Bus Routing Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, BusPlanner scores higher on our published basis.