ALPHA LOADING

Overview

Plans cover cartons, pallets, trucks and containers, with support for delivery sequencing, weight constraints and mixed fleets. Users can choose from 26 preset containers, trucks, European vehicles and pallets, or define custom equipment. Server-side validation checks plans and edits for overlaps, floating boxes and overloads, helping catch problems that a visual arrangement alone might miss.

ALPHA LOADING is browser-based, so it suits teams working on the web rather than those seeking a native mobile or desktop app. PDF, PNG and CSV exports cover common handoffs, while public interactive 3D links can be viewed without an account or licence. Shared links remain viewable indefinitely, and plans can still be exported as CSV and PDF after cancellation.

Key features

Import and adjust item lists

Users can paste spreadsheet rows with shuffled columns and mixed units. A preview and validation step comes before applying the data, reducing the chance that a messy source list becomes a flawed plan. Parcels can then be dragged, rotated and locked; the server rejects invalid positions instead of leaving every placement check to the user.

Inspect loading order

Numbered parcel order, animated playback and step-by-step viewing make the plan useful for communicating how a load should be built, not just its final arrangement. The interactive 3D viewer has preset angles and dimensioned 2D views. The maker states that it runs at 60 frames per second with 1,000 parcels; that stated capacity may matter to users working with larger loads.

Exports and integrations

PDF, PNG and CSV exports serve different needs: printable plans, images and tabular data. Business adds a REST API, webhooks and Make/n8n connectors for teams connecting planning to other workflows. Enterprise adds native ERP, WMS and TMS connectors, alongside on-premise or private-cloud deployment.

Pricing

Discovery is free forever and requires no credit card. Its three monthly simulations, 15 SKUs, one container per plan, three watermarked PDF exports per month and 30-day history make it suitable for evaluation or sparse use, not a busy planning desk.

The Education licence costs 0.00 EUR per free, billed for one year and renewable, for teachers and students with up to 30 accounts per class. The 72-hour Pass costs 4.99 EUR per one-off purchase and grants 72 hours of Pro access; each entity can buy it at most twice. It can suit a short, concentrated need, but is not a recurring-work substitute.

Pro costs 79.99 EUR per year, also stated as €6.67/month. It removes the Discovery quotas with unlimited simulations, SKUs, containers and exports, and adds multi-container splitting. It is the clearest fit for an individual or small operation that needs ongoing planning but not shared workspaces or integrations.

Business costs 479.90 EUR per year, also stated as €39.99/month. It includes five users, then charges €9.99/user, plus a shared item library, REST API, webhooks, 25 client workspaces and priority support with a stated response time under four business hours. Choose it when collaboration, client separation or workflow connections justify the higher annual cost; its five-seat allowance is a meaningful limit for larger teams.

Enterprise has custom pricing. It includes unlimited users and client workspaces, SAML/OIDC SSO, native ERP/WMS/TMS connectors, on-premise or private-cloud deployment and priority support. It is for organizations that need those controls and deployment options rather than a priced self-serve tier. All plans include a knowledge base and email support, and a 14-day trial is offered.

Platforms

ALPHA LOADING runs on the web. Its API access is included with Business and Enterprise integrations; Pro does not include the described API and workflow connections.

Who it's for

The product is aimed at freight forwarders, industrial SMEs, logistics teams, freelancers, sales representatives and e-commerce businesses. Discovery is enough for occasional checks within its caps; Pro suits recurring individual planning, while Business is the more relevant choice for teams serving clients or automating workflows. Organizations that require SSO, native logistics-system connectors or private deployment should consider Enterprise. It is less suitable for users who need a generous free allowance or a dedicated native app.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Spreadsheet import accepts shuffled columns and mixed units, with preview and validation before applying rows.
• Server validation checks manual placements and load plans for invalid positions, overlaps, floating boxes and overloads.
• Loading sequence playback, dimensioned 2D views and public 3D links help communicate a plan beyond the planning screen.
• CSV and PDF exports remain available after cancellation, and shared links stay viewable indefinitely.

Cons

• Discovery is sharply capped at three simulations monthly, 15 SKUs and one container per plan, with watermarked PDF exports.
• Pro is billed annually, and Business adds per-user charges beyond its five included seats.
• API and workflow integrations start at Business, while native ERP/WMS/TMS connectors and private deployment require Enterprise custom pricing.

Alternatives

Load Planning Software is the broader category directory for comparing options. Choose Goodloading if its free tier's default load and cargo-space dimensions are enough; that tier excludes palletization, oval loads and axle loads.

LOP may fit a mobile user who wants Android or iOS access and can work within its free allowance of three plans a month, one container and 20 items per plan, one seat and no exports. LoadOptimizer.ai is an option for readers prioritizing unlimited AI optimizations, with API access reserved for its Pro plan.

ContainerMath may suit a reader looking for a one-time free trial of four calculations with interactive 3D and 2D plans across 50 road, rail and sea vessel types. LoadingMCP is another browser-based option, with a free 3D planner and compliance verdict that requires no login or card.

Cargo-Planner is a paid web alternative. EasyCargo may suit users who prefer its one-day ticket or monthly plan and need Android or iOS access. PalletPlan is worth considering for self-hosted use or a free planner that includes auto-pack, PNG export and one saved plan.

Verdict

ALPHA LOADING is a strong fit for logistics professionals who need to turn imperfect item lists into validated, shareable loading plans with an explicit loading sequence. Its flexible import, constraint checks and persistent exports make a practical case for Pro or Business, depending on collaboration needs. Look elsewhere if three free monthly simulations are too restrictive, you need native mobile access, or you want integrations without moving beyond the lower tiers.