Cargo-Planner vs LOP

Cargo-Planner9.4Visit LLOP8.7Visit

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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L LOP #6 in Load Planning Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit LOP

• Cargo-Planner fits best

  Enterprise-grade multimodal load planning

• LOP fits best

  Teams wanting free planning with AI assistance

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Side by side

Feature	Cargo-Planner 9.4/10 Visit ↗	LLOP 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.7
Ranking	#1 in Load Planning Software	#6 in Load Planning Software
Best for	Enterprise-grade multimodal load planning	Teams wanting free planning with AI assistance
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	10-day trial	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	10 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Community
Integrations	4 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cargo-Planner 6/6 · LOP 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	Free plan includes three load plans per month and basic PDF export Supports stability, stacking, fragility, payload, and hazmat constraints Imports ERP/WMS data and exports PDF, Excel, and CSV reports
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	Free plan is limited to three load plans per month AI analysis begins on the Professional plan Enterprise features are needed for API access and custom integrations
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 →	LOP is a browser-based load planning platform for logistics professionals, warehouse teams, freight forwarders, 3PLs, and manufacturers. It creates 3D loading arrangements for containers, trucks, pallets, and custom vessels while… 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

• LOP — where it wins

  • Free plan includes three load plans per month and basic PDF export
  • Supports stability, stacking, fragility, payload, and hazmat constraints
  • Imports ERP/WMS data and exports PDF, Excel, and CSV reports

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to three load plans per month
  • AI analysis begins on the Professional plan
  • Enterprise features are needed for API access and custom integrations

• Cargo-Planner9.4/10 · 10-day trial

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

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• LLOP8.7/10 · Free plan

  A capable free load planner with AI assistance and broad logistics constraints.

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