Cargo-Planner vs ALPHA LOADING

Cargo-Planner9.4Visit ALALPHA LOADING9.1Visit

Higher score Cargo-Planner #1 in Load Planning Software 9.4/10 10-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Cargo-Planner

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AL ALPHA LOADING #3 in Load Planning Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit ALPHA LOADING

• Cargo-Planner fits best

  Enterprise-grade multimodal load planning

• ALPHA LOADING fits best

  Cost-conscious teams needing full coverage

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Side by side

Feature	Cargo-Planner 9.4/10 Visit ↗	ALALPHA LOADING 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.1
Ranking	#1 in Load Planning Software	#3 in Load Planning Software
Best for	Enterprise-grade multimodal load planning	Cost-conscious teams needing full coverage
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	10-day trial	€79.99/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	10 days	14 days
Free trial length	10 days · no card needed	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	4 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cargo-Planner 6/6 · ALPHA LOADING 6/6
Container loading	✓	✓
Truck loading	✓	✓
Delivery sequencing	✓	✓
Weight constraints	✓	✓
Mixed fleet support	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Maximum delivery stops	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports 3D planning across multiple transport and equipment types Handles axle, payload, height, volume and loading-rule constraints Connects with ERP, TMS, WMS and custom portals through API and SDK options	Plans trucks, containers, pallets, mixed fleets, and multi-stop loads Supports constraints, palletisation, loading sequences, and rich exports Offers REST API, webhooks, Make, n8n, and enterprise connectors
Cons	Paid product with no free plan Its broad feature set may exceed simpler single-mode planning needs Custom equipment and loading rules may require more setup than standard plans	Discovery limits plans to 3 simulations, 15 SKUs, and 1 container monthly Discovery PDF exports are watermarked and limited to 3 per month SSO, native connectors, private deployment, and SLA require Enterprise
Our verdict	Cargo-Planner is web-based load-planning software for freight forwarders, manufacturers, airlines, logistics providers and other cargo operators. It supports 3D planning for shipping containers, trucks, trailers, pallets and air… Read the review →	ALPHA LOADING is browser-based 3D load planning software for freight forwarders, industrial exporters, sales teams, e-commerce businesses, and logistics teams. It imports item lists from Excel, recognises mixed units, calculates placements… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cargo-Planner — where it wins

  • Supports 3D planning across multiple transport and equipment types
  • Handles axle, payload, height, volume and loading-rule constraints
  • Connects with ERP, TMS, WMS and custom portals through API and SDK options

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid product with no free plan
  • Its broad feature set may exceed simpler single-mode planning needs
  • Custom equipment and loading rules may require more setup than standard plans

• ALPHA LOADING — where it wins

  • Plans trucks, containers, pallets, mixed fleets, and multi-stop loads
  • Supports constraints, palletisation, loading sequences, and rich exports
  • Offers REST API, webhooks, Make, n8n, and enterprise connectors

  Where it doesn't

  • Discovery limits plans to 3 simulations, 15 SKUs, and 1 container monthly
  • Discovery PDF exports are watermarked and limited to 3 per month
  • SSO, native connectors, private deployment, and SLA require Enterprise

• Cargo-Planner9.4/10 · 10-day trial

  A broad multimodal planner for complex freight loads, constraints and delivery sequences.

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• ALALPHA LOADING9.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Broad 3D planning coverage with a practical free tier and low-cost Pro entry.

  Visit ALPHA LOADINGFull verdict →