PTV OptiFlow and Adiona FlexOps are both route optimization platforms that target enterprise fleets with complex, high-volume delivery networks. PTV Logistics is based in Germany, and OptiFlow is its cloud-based route optimization software, aimed at medium to large enterprises with time-critical distribution networks. Adiona is Australian-based and built for last-mile operations, combining routing with dispatch, a driver app, emissions reporting and fleet simulation in one platform.
In an independent comparison of route optimization software in Australia, Adiona was ranked first and PTV Logistics third. Adiona was highly regarded for its optimization depth and proof with demanding operators like StarTrack Courier, Australia Post’s same-day business, which handles strict service-level deliveries including medical items. PTV OptiFlow is described as a long-established provider whose strengths are credibility, scale and a broad product range, best suited to enterprise transport teams wanting a mature vendor. However, it's noted that larger enterprise platforms can feel heavier and more complex than some teams need.
Both are capable optimizers. The right choice depends on what your operation needs beyond the route itself.
Can they optimize 10,000+ stops in a single run?
Yes, both can. Adiona FlexOps solves up to 10,000 stops in a single optimization run, across multiple depots, vehicle types and time windows.
Every Adiona plan also includes unlimited re-optimizations within a 24-hour window, so large networks can be re-planned as orders are added, cancelled or delayed during the day without increasing costs.
Which platform is better for fleet planning and total cost of ownership?
Adiona’s Fleet Simulator uses your own delivery data to model purchasing decisions, fleet rightsizing, depot planning and total cost of ownership before you spend any money. It includes Adiona’s proprietary EV simulation models, with a library of over 150 commercial EVs. Fleet managers can test how range, charging and payload affect real routes and answer the practical questions - which vehicles, how many, and at which depots. The same tool can simulate onboarding a new customer, so tenders and proposals are priced on modelled routes rather than estimates.
Because Fleet Simulator runs on the same optimization engine that plans your daily routes, the results reflect how your operation actually runs, not a simplified model. PTV spreads EV planning across separate tools, including OptiFlow and a dedicated EV truck route planner. For operators making a major capital decision, Adiona’s model includes fewer assumptions and more confidence that the fleet you buy will perform on day one.
What about emission tracking?
Both platforms calculate transport emissions. The difference is how far the data goes and how much work it takes to get there.
PTV calculates emissions at the trip level, and allocating those emissions to individual customers or stops is offered through its developer APIs, meaning your team builds the reporting. Adiona’s EmissionSense does this by measuring emissions down to the individual parcel and segmenting reporting by customer account. For carriers, 3PLs and FMCG distributors whose customers need Scope 3 data, emissions reporting becomes a service you can offer rather than a manual spreadsheet exercise. Teams can also simulate the emissions impact of a new customer or route change before it happens.
What happens on the road after the route is planned?
Optimization only creates value if the plan holds up during the shift. Adiona’s driver app is included on every plan. When a route changes, drivers receive the update automatically, and proof of delivery is captured at each stop. The app can be white-labelled, or teams can connect their existing driver app to FlexOps via API. Customers can be kept informed with real-time updates triggered by delivery milestones or delays.
PTV handles day-of-delivery execution through separate products, including PTV Axylog for real-time transport visibility and PTV Navigator for truck navigation, which sit alongside OptiFlow rather than inside it.
How does the pricing compare?
Adiona charges based on the number of stops per month, with unlimited seats included on all plans. Costs scale predictably with fleet size. PTV’s pricing is quote based.
Try it out for yourself now
Adiona offers a 14-day free trial where you can upload your own delivery data, plus interactive demos built on real-world scenarios.