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Head-to-head · Load Planning Software

Cargo-Planner vs CargoDuo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Cargo-Planner #1 in Load Planning Software 9.4/10 10-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Cargo-Planner
CargoDuo #5 in Load Planning Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit CargoDuo

Cargo-Planner leads on 0 checks, CargoDuo on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCargo-Planner · 9.4/10
  • Free trialboth

Cargo-Planner scores higher on our rubric for load planning software: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Cargo-Planner is the better fit for enterprise-grade multimodal load planning. CargoDuo is the better fit for enterprise fleets needing many integrations.

  • Cargo-Planner fits best

    Enterprise-grade multimodal load planning

  • CargoDuo fits best

    Enterprise fleets needing many integrations

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Side by side

Feature Cargo-Planner 9.4/10 Visit ↗ CargoDuo 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.8
Ranking #1 in Load Planning Software #5 in Load Planning Software
Best for Enterprise-grade multimodal load planning Enterprise fleets needing many integrations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price 10-day trial —
Free plan — —
Free trial 10 days 14 days
Free trial length 10 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 4 integrations 20 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cargo-Planner 6/6 · CargoDuo 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
  • Detailed 3D placement with axle, payload and balance checks
  • Supports multimodal loads, routing and mixed-fleet optimization
  • REST API, SDKs, webhooks and extensive logistics integrations
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
  • No free plan is offered
  • Enterprise features require the custom-priced tier
  • The product was founded in 2025
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…

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CargoDuo is a cloud-based 3D load-planning platform for shippers, third-party logistics providers and warehouse operators. It creates loading plans for containers, trailers, rigid trucks, pallets and aircraft main decks, with checks for…

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  1. Cargo-PlannerLoad Planning Software 9.410-day trial
  2. CargoDuoLoad Planning Software 8.814-day trial

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
  • CargoDuo — where it wins

    • Detailed 3D placement with axle, payload and balance checks
    • Supports multimodal loads, routing and mixed-fleet optimization
    • REST API, SDKs, webhooks and extensive logistics integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is offered
    • Enterprise features require the custom-priced tier
    • The product was founded in 2025

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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