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Head-to-head · Load Planning Software

Cargo-Planner vs ContainerMath

  • 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

Cargo-Planner leads on 0 checks, ContainerMath 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 trialonly Cargo-Planner

Cargo-Planner scores higher on our rubric for load planning software: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Cargo-Planner is the better fit for enterprise-grade multimodal load planning. ContainerMath is the better fit for teams needing AI imports and commercial documents.

  • 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…

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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…

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  1. Cargo-PlannerLoad Planning Software 9.410-day trial
  2. ContainerMathLoad Planning Software 8.6Paid

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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