Cargo-Planner vs ContainerMath

Cargo-Planner9.4Visit ContainerMath8.6Visit

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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ContainerMath #7 in Load Planning Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit ContainerMath

• Cargo-Planner fits best

  Enterprise-grade multimodal load planning

• ContainerMath fits best

  Teams needing AI imports and commercial documents

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Side by side

Feature	Cargo-Planner 9.4/10 Visit ↗	ContainerMath 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Load Planning Software	#7 in Load Planning Software
Best for	Enterprise-grade multimodal load planning	Teams needing AI imports and commercial documents
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	10-day trial	$384/seat/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	10 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	4 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cargo-Planner 6/6 · ContainerMath 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 containers, trailers, rail equipment and air ULDs in 2D and 3D Checks weight distribution, center of gravity, axle loads and delivery sequence Supports AI imports, APIs, webhooks and commercial shipment documents
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 beyond the limited free trial Starter allows 50 calculations per month Enterprise SSO is available only on request
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 →	ContainerMath is web-based load-planning software for manufacturers, exporters, logistics teams, freight forwarders, 3PLs and distributors. It calculates carton and crate placement across shipping containers, trailers, rail equipment and… 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

• ContainerMath — where it wins

  • Plans containers, trailers, rail equipment and air ULDs in 2D and 3D
  • Checks weight distribution, center of gravity, axle loads and delivery sequence
  • Supports AI imports, APIs, webhooks and commercial shipment documents

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan beyond the limited free trial
  • Starter allows 50 calculations per month
  • Enterprise SSO is available only on request

• Cargo-Planner9.4/10 · 10-day trial

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

  Visit Cargo-PlannerFull verdict →
• ContainerMath8.6/10 · Paid

  A capable web load planner for teams managing mixed freight and commercial documents.

  Visit ContainerMathFull verdict →