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Head-to-head · Load Planning Software

LOP vs ContainerMath

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score LOP #6 in Load Planning Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit LOP

LOP leads on 1 check, ContainerMath on 0, 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 scoreLOP · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly LOP

LOP scores higher on our rubric for load planning software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

LOP offers free plan; ContainerMath doesn't.

LOP is the better fit for teams wanting free planning with AI assistance. ContainerMath is the better fit for teams needing AI imports and commercial documents.

  • LOP fits best

    Teams wanting free planning with AI assistance

  • ContainerMath fits best

    Teams needing AI imports and commercial documents

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Side by side

Feature LOP 8.7/10 Visit ↗ ContainerMath 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #6 in Load Planning Software #7 in Load Planning Software
Best for Teams wanting free planning with AI assistance Teams needing AI imports and commercial documents
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $384/seat/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Community Email, Community, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LOP 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • No free plan beyond the limited free trial
  • Starter allows 50 calculations per month
  • Enterprise SSO is available only on request
Our verdict

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…

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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. LOPLoad Planning Software 8.7Free plan
  2. ContainerMathLoad Planning Software 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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
  • 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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