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Head-to-head · Load Planning Software

Cargo-Planner vs Goodloading

  • 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
Goodloading #2 in Load Planning Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Goodloading

Cargo-Planner leads on 0 checks, Goodloading on 1, and 6 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 planonly Goodloading
  • Free trialboth

Cargo-Planner scores higher on our rubric for load planning software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Goodloading offers free plan; Cargo-Planner doesn't.

Cargo-Planner is the better fit for enterprise-grade multimodal load planning. Goodloading is the better fit for teams wanting strong free load planning.

  • Cargo-Planner fits best

    Enterprise-grade multimodal load planning

  • Goodloading fits best

    Teams wanting strong free load planning

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Side by side

Feature Cargo-Planner 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Goodloading 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Load Planning Software #2 in Load Planning Software
Best for Enterprise-grade multimodal load planning Teams wanting strong free load planning
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price 10-day trial Free plan · 7-day trial
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 10 days 7 days
Free trial length 10 days · no card needed 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cargo-Planner 6/6 · Goodloading 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
  • Optimizes loads across vehicles, containers, pallets, and custom cargo spaces
  • Handles multistop sequencing, stacking rules, axle loads, and center of gravity
  • Connects with TMS, WMS, ERP, SAP, and route planners through REST API
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
  • Cloud deployment only, with no listed desktop or self-hosted option
  • PRO pricing is handled inside the application
  • The PRO trial is a one-time seven-day period
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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Goodloading is a web-based load planning application for freight forwarders, transport companies, manufacturers, and logistics teams. It calculates and visualizes cargo arrangements across vehicles, sea containers, air containers, pallets,…

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  1. Cargo-PlannerLoad Planning Software 9.410-day trial
  2. GoodloadingLoad Planning Software 9.2Free plan · 7-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
  • Goodloading — where it wins

    • Optimizes loads across vehicles, containers, pallets, and custom cargo spaces
    • Handles multistop sequencing, stacking rules, axle loads, and center of gravity
    • Connects with TMS, WMS, ERP, SAP, and route planners through REST API

    Where it doesn't

    • Cloud deployment only, with no listed desktop or self-hosted option
    • PRO pricing is handled inside the application
    • The PRO trial is a one-time seven-day period

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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