Can you recommend a delivery planning software for same-day and next-day courier runs?

Yes — for same-day and next-day courier runs, you’ll usually want software that handles:

• route optimization
• pickup/drop sequencing
• driver dispatch
• live tracking / ETA updates
• customer notifications
• proof of delivery
• ideally multi-stop, time-window planning

Here are some solid options depending on your needs:

Best all-around courier dispatch / route planning

Onfleet

• Strong for same-day delivery operations
• Great dispatch board and driver app
• Live tracking, ETA, POD, customer SMS notifications
• Good for courier, local delivery, and last-mile teams

Best for route optimization and scheduling

OptimoRoute

• Excellent for planning next-day and recurring courier routes
• Handles time windows, driver capacity, and stop constraints well
• Good reporting and route efficiency tools
• Better if planning quality matters more than a full dispatch suite

Best for delivery teams needing visibility and automation

Tookan

• Good for courier workflows and task dispatch
• Supports pickup/drop, tracking, notifications, POD
• Flexible and often more affordable than premium tools
• Useful if you want more operational control

Best for enterprise logistics / advanced dispatch

DispatchTrack

• Strong for more complex delivery networks
• Good for same-day, next-day, and scheduled routes
• Advanced visibility, customer communications, and analytics
• Better suited to larger operations

Best budget-friendly option

Routific

• Simple, effective route planning for small to mid-size fleets
• Time windows and multi-stop optimization
• Easier to adopt if you don’t need heavy dispatch features

Quick recommendation

• If you need fast courier dispatch + live tracking: Onfleet
• If you need next-day route optimization: OptimoRoute
• If you want a balanced and often lower-cost delivery platform: Tookan
• If you run a larger or more complex operation: DispatchTrack

If you want, I can also narrow this down based on:

1. number of drivers
2. whether you need proof of delivery
3. whether you do pickups + drops or drop-only
4. your budget range