# Lynx Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Lynx Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other School Bus Routing products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/199486/Lynx --- # Lynx Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Lynx ## What is Lynx? A complete cloud based solution for school districts and school bus contractors, including route management, consolidation and optimization, boundary planning, vehicle maintenance, live weather overlays, live traffic flow overlays, online field trips, editable route maps, rider management, GPS tracking, online driver pre-trip checklists and your own personal Lynx advisor. Lynx fully integrates with all major student information systems. ## What is Lynx used for? [School Bus Routing](https://www.capterra.com/school-bus-routing-software/)[Fleet Maintenance](https://www.capterra.com/fleet-maintenance-software/)[Route Planning](https://www.capterra.com/route-planning-software/) Overall rating Based on 37 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 100% Neutral 0% Negative 0% Starting price $1795 Per Feature, One Time Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Lynx?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=http://www.busingsoftware.com&name=Lynx) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Lynx 4.8 (37) VS. [4.9 (14)](https://www.capterra.com/p/212660/SEDUCA/reviews/) Starting Price $1795 Per Feature, One Time Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.6 (37) Ease Of Use 4.9 (938) Value For Money 4.8 (36) Value For Money 4.9 (874) Customer Service 4.9 (37) Customer Service 5.0 (885) ## Lynx alternatives [4.5 (242)](https://www.capterra.com/p/99848/GPS-Insight-Fleet-Tracking-Solution/reviews/) Starting price $14.95 Per User, Per Month Highest Rated [4.9 (105)](https://www.capterra.com/p/146639/MobiWork/reviews/) Starting price $20.00 Per User, Per Month [4.5 (1,687)](https://www.capterra.com/p/138669/Motive/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [Samsara](https://www.capterra.com/p/167543/Samsara-for-Fleets-0-00-6-23/) [4.5 (938)](https://www.capterra.com/p/167543/Samsara-for-Fleets-0-00-6-23/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/167543/Samsara-for-Fleets-0-00-6-23/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/199486/Lynx/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Student Information/Records 5.0 (8) 62.50% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create lists of student grades, transcripts, class lists, course schedules, etc. to be shared with instructors and administration Driver Management 5.0 (7) 57.14% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track all personnel who operate company vehicles GPS 5.0 (7) 71.43% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important System to support the positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) measurements of an object or individual Scheduling 5.0 (7) 71.43% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources Dispatch Management 5.0 (5) 60.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage sending personnel and resources to a site as needed Parent Portal 5.0 (5) 40.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Portal for parents to see and update childrens' info, track progress & more Lynx 64 features Integrate with a third-party accounting system Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Process to track, record, and analyze expenses that occurred over the entire duration of a given project Import and export data to and from software applications Instructions for reaching a destination Manage sending personnel and resources to a site as needed Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components Generate estimated arrival times for drivers to keep back office or customers informed Track all personnel who operate company vehicles Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks Manage procedures that ensure organizational equipment remains in working condition Management of commercial motor vehicles for work-related purposes Designed to be used by kindergarten, primary, middle, and senior secondary schools. Monitor and track fuel consumption and costs System to support the positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) measurements of an object or individual Information, data and reports that are being tracked over time Track and manage inspections for worksites, vehicles, and/or equipment to remain compliant with industry standards Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Manage and track all job information and associated tasks Software designed for kindergarten through 12th grade schools Track driver locations on a map in real time Schedule predetermined or ad hoc maintenance services and labor requests Access software remotely via mobile devices Manage and support multiple locations Portal for parents to see and update childrens' info, track progress & more Track parts inventory levels and manage re-stocking A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. Minimizes equipment failures and optimizes asset reliability through scheduled inspections, repairs, and replacements Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity Allows service businesses to track ongoing repairs View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Track past routes to better plan and optimize repeat trips Finding the most optimal routes for drivers based on various factors and constraints Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information Track work performed and resources used for past customers, sites, or assets Send messages via SMS Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction Create lists of student grades, transcripts, class lists, course schedules, etc. to be shared with instructors and administration Track and manage the scheduling of tasks Organize customer data and accounts by user or geography Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Track the amount of time spent on a job or task Allows fleets and service businesses to track the condition of tires on their vehicles Organize and track the physical movement of goods from one location to another Record of trip details Allows fleets and service businesses to track information about their vehicles. Repair of any type of motor vehicle Track and monitor how vehicles are used Track the duration and expiration of warranty as well as any obligations under that warranty Creating, assign, and track jobs and/or tasks for work orders Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.6 (37) 4.6 Based on 37 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.8 (36) Free Trial Basic $1,795 Per Feature,One Time Value for money 4.8 (36) 4.8 Based on 36 reviews ## Integrations [ Skyward Student Management Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/2185/Skyward-School-Management/)[ Infinite Campus SIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/188836/Infinite-Campus/)[ Total Synergy](https://www.capterra.com/p/23086/Synergy-AEC/)[ Power School](https://www.capterra.com/p/16487/Power-School/)[ JMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/136812/JMS/) Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.9 (37) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.9 (37) 4.9 Based on 37 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.8 Based on 37 reviews Filter by rating 5(31) 4(6) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent CC CAROLINE C. Terminal Manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ### "First Year Experiencing Lynx" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 24, 2024 Once I began to learn the properties of the program, I found out how useful and easy Lynx is to use. Pros How easy it is to access and use and the support that is provided for new users. Cons Not knowing how to use all that is available. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. LE Lincoln E. Property Manager Hospitality ### "Great Tool" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 November 28, 2023 Pros The ease of use along with the variety of features makes Lynx a necessary tool. Cons The only thing I can think of improving would be the intuitiveness of the features. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. VB Virginia B. Terminal Manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ### "Tremendous Customer Service!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 2, 2023 The company, software, and personnel are priceless. We love working along side them, and we use the software every day for routing, contacts, maps, etc. Pros Customer service is top priority with \[sensitive content hidden\]! We love to work with them, they are terrific. Cons I don't like the inability to change the direction in the route maps. I.E. will not let you drag without creating another stop. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. KC Katie C. Supervisor Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ### "Lynx is a must have! " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 April 27, 2023 Lynx software is easy to navigate and is 100% critical in my daily tasks. We would not be able to manage all of our school bus routes/trips without it. Our drivers find the route reports easy to read and absolutely necessary. We are able to bill out our trip tickets and organize all of our school field trips and extra curriculars very easily and quickly. And anytime I have a question or need help with a task I know that \[sensitive content hidden\] is only a phone call away! Pros There's lots to love about this software but I most especially appreciate the customer service! Cons I have been using Lynx for many years and haven't found something I dislike yet! Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MM Michael M. transportation director Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ### "Wisconsin Rapids Lynx" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 April 27, 2023 Pros The lynx program is very easy to use. Easy to look students up, easy to move around Cons the least part of the program is that we wish we could click on a button or a tab to print all the route sheets instead of having to go into each route and printing them Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor April 28, 2023 Good morning! In regards to the cons. You can actually do this in Lynx. Just select the routes in the routes pane, then right click and select the report you wish to print for the selected routes. Please contact us if you have any questions on how to do this. Thank you! AS Ann S. Safety Director Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ### "Nekoosa Lynx " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 April 27, 2023 Lynx and their staff have always been more than helpful if we have a problem. The issues have been minimal. Pros We like all the features that Lynx provides. Lynx is very easy to use. It was easy to integrate into our business. Cons The only thing that I wish was possible, is that we could print all the routes at once instead of individually. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor April 28, 2023 Good morning Ann! Yes, you can print all of the routes at once in Lynx. Please give us a call and we'll show you how to do it. Thank you! Joe MS Morgan S. Bus Product Manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ### "Great product " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 April 27, 2023 Was great they are still using the product Pros Easy to use, does what it supposed to do. Field trips is a pluse. Easy access for users on field trip requests Cons Have none did what it said it would do. Nothing Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. TM Tim M. Transportation Director Education Management ### "Lyx is Super!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 April 27, 2023 The product is solid and can do so much with a short learning curve which makes it easy to get up and running. Makes my job easier. Pros The ease of use for me makes it effective, I can formulate routes move students and create rosters with ease as well as optimize routes with minimal hassle. Cons I can't really say anything I dislike about it. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. KB Karen B. Terminal Manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ### "I recommend Lynx !! " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 29, 2022 In the time that I have been using Lynx I have no complaints. Lynx is very easy to use . I still have more to explore with the many features that Lynx has to offer. Pros This software is awesome to use for routing for school busing. being able to change route times by minutes for all the stop at one time. Setting up the times for a route with just one step. different options for how you want the routes displayed with certain information to be shown. Cons at this time I have no issues. Lynx has been great. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor October 6, 2022 Thank you so much for the kind words Karen! Paula H. Manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ### "Exceptional Service" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 April 7, 2021 \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] are always extremely helpful with troubleshooting any issues and updating the program to help the routing software be more efficient for our transportation department. We just recently asked for some help in creating new routes and they were extremely fast importing the data and getting the information back to us quickly! Pros This routing software is extremely easy to use and set up for your specific needs. Cons Our county is unique in that we use a lot of fire numbers as addresses. Makes it harder for Lynx to pinpoint the correct address. Reasons for choosing Lynx Lynx is extremely user friendly and quick to pick up on. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. 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