AxiWaste vs PaperRoute: pricing and platform compared
Both are on Defra's list of digital waste tracking software providers and publish per-user pricing. This page compares what each publishes, with sources.
AxiWaste and PaperRoute side by side
| AxiWaste | PaperRoute | |
|---|---|---|
| Defra provider list | Yes: "Axithorn | Axiwaste" | Yes: "Saunders Simmons Ltd | PaperRoute" |
| Published pricing | From £35 per admin user and £4 per driver per month, ex VAT | £250 per month plus VAT for the first 4 users, then £35 per additional user, drivers included |
| Contract | Confirmed in your quote | 24-month service agreement stated on its pricing page |
| Platform | Built on the Zoho platform | Own platform |
| Driver app | Offline driver app | Offline-first driver app, per its site |
| Accounting | Xero, Sage and QuickBooks integration | Sage, QuickBooks and Xero, per its site |
| Customisation | Configured on Zoho; bespoke work scoped with a project plan | Ask the vendor |
Competitor details were checked on 12 October 2026 against each vendor's own website and Defra's provider list. Products and prices change, so check current details with each vendor.
How the two approaches differ
PaperRoute publishes a base price that covers the first four users, whether office staff or drivers, and charges the same rate for each further user. AxiWaste publishes separate starting prices for admin users and drivers, and quotes bespoke work and integrations separately.
The feature sets differ, so a price comparison is only meaningful when like is compared with like. PaperRoute's site lists route planning, GPS tracking, a driver app, a CRM and reporting in its price. Ask each vendor to quote for the same capabilities and the same team before comparing totals.
Four things worth comparing
One Zoho-based record
Sales and CRM, dispatch, compliance and invoicing share the same data.
Gate-fee-aware routing
Disposal gate fees are part of route optimisation, not just distance.
Nightly licence checks
Carrier and broker licences re-checked against the EA register every night.
Customisation as a project
Bespoke changes scoped, quoted and planned with you.
Questions, answered
Is PaperRoute on Defra's list of Digital Waste Tracking software providers?
Yes. Defra's list includes "Saunders Simmons Ltd | PaperRoute" as well as "Axithorn | Axiwaste" among providers it has confirmed meet the digital waste tracking requirements. Defra does not rank providers.
How does PaperRoute pricing work?
PaperRoute's pricing page lists £250 per month plus VAT for the first four users, then £35 per month plus VAT for each additional user, office staff or drivers, on a 24-month agreement. Check its site for current terms.
How does AxiWaste pricing work?
AxiWaste starts from £35 per admin user and £4 per driver per month, excluding VAT. Configuration, bespoke customisation and third-party integrations are quoted separately.
What is different about AxiWaste?
AxiWaste is built on the Zoho platform with CRM, dispatch, compliance and invoicing in one record, gate-fee-aware route optimisation, nightly licence checks and customisation scoped as a project.
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