ALPHA LOADING

ALPHA LOADING is a web app for turning item lists into 3D plans for cartons, pallets, trucks and containers. It best suits logistics teams and businesses that need validated load plans and a clear loading sequence. Flexible imports and shareable 3D views are its strongest advantages; the free tier is too limited for regular planning.

Overview

Plans support container and truck loading, delivery sequencing, weight constraints and mixed fleets. Server-side checks reject invalid placements and guard against overlaps, floating boxes and overloads, adding a useful compliance check to the visual planning process. The product offers 26 preset containers, trucks, European vehicles and pallets, with custom equipment for loads that do not fit those presets.

PDF, PNG and CSV exports support common handoffs. Public interactive 3D links can be opened without an account or licence and remain viewable indefinitely. Plans can still be exported as CSV and PDF after cancellation, a practical safeguard for teams that need to retain their work.

Key features

Import and edit loads

Users can paste spreadsheet rows with shuffled columns and mixed units, then preview and validate them before applying. That makes the import process more forgiving of inconsistent source sheets. Parcels can be dragged, rotated and locked; the server rejects invalid positions instead of leaving placement checks entirely to the user.

Inspect and communicate plans

Numbered loading order, animated playback and step-by-step viewing make the sequence as visible as the final arrangement. The interactive viewer includes preset angles and dimensioned 2D views. The maker states it runs at 60 frames per second with 1,000 parcels, a useful performance claim for larger plans, though not a guarantee for every setup.

Connect business workflows

Business adds a REST API, webhooks and Make/n8n connectors; Enterprise adds native ERP, WMS and TMS connectors. These options make the upper tiers more relevant to teams connecting load planning to other systems than to individuals working solely in the browser.

Pricing

Free and short-term access

Discovery is free forever with no credit card, but allows just 3 simulations per month, 15 SKUs and one container per plan. Its 3 watermarked PDF exports per month and 30-day history make it suitable for occasional evaluation, not a dependable free workflow. The separate Education licence costs nothing, is billed for 1 year and renewable, and supports teachers and students with up to 30 accounts per class.

The 72-hour Pass costs €4.99 per one-off purchase and provides 72 hours of Pro access. A maximum of 2 purchases per entity makes it a short project option, not a substitute for an ongoing subscription.

Pro, Business and Enterprise

Pro costs €79.99 a year, also shown as €6.67/month. It removes the Discovery quotas with unlimited simulations, SKUs, containers and exports, and adds multi-container split. It is the straightforward step up for an individual or small operation that needs recurring planning without Business integrations.

Business costs €479.90 a year, also shown as €39.99/month. It includes 5 users, with additional users at €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. It fits teams managing client work or connecting processes; the seat charge matters as a team grows. Enterprise has custom pricing and includes unlimited users and client workspaces, SAML/OIDC SSO, ERP/WMS/TMS connectors, on-premise or private cloud, and priority support with a response time under four business hours.

All plans include a knowledge base and email support. The free tiers give up the unlimited capacity of Pro, while Pro lacks the team and integration features that distinguish Business. A 14-day trial is available.

Platforms

ALPHA LOADING runs on the web. It is a browser-based choice rather than a native mobile or desktop app.

Who it's for

Freight forwarders, industrial SMEs and logistics teams are the clearest fit, especially when they need to validate weight and placement constraints or communicate a loading order. Freelancers, sales representatives and e-commerce businesses can also use it, but Discovery's monthly simulation and export caps make Pro more appropriate for regular work. Teams with client workspaces or system integrations have a stronger case for Business or Enterprise.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Spreadsheet import tolerates shuffled columns and mixed units, with preview and validation before changes are applied.
• Server validation catches invalid positions and guards against overlaps, floating boxes and overloads.
• Loading-order playback and public 3D links help communicate both arrangement and sequence without requiring recipients to sign in.
• CSV and PDF exports remain possible after cancellation, and shared links remain viewable indefinitely.

Cons

• Discovery's three monthly simulations, 15-SKU and one-container limits restrict it to light use.
• Discovery provides only three watermarked PDF exports each month and retains history for 30 days.
• Business adds a per-user charge beyond its five included seats, which raises the cost for larger teams.
• Native ERP/WMS/TMS connectors and on-premise or private-cloud deployment require Enterprise with custom pricing.

Alternatives

Load Planning Software is a broader category starting point for comparing options.

• Choose CargoLoader3D if mobile access matters: it supports Android and iOS as well as web, and its free tier includes manual placement and item load order.
• Choose Goodloading if Linux or macOS access matters; its free tier uses default load and cargo-space dimensions and excludes palletization, oval loads and axle loads.
• Choose LOP for a permanent free mobile or web option if three plans per month, one container and 20 items per plan, one seat and no exports are enough.
• Choose Kubova if its free allowance of 50 packs and 20 PDF reports per month meets your needs; it offers a web UI and community support.
• Consider LoadingMCP as another browser-based 3D planning option with a free planner and compliance verdict, no login or card required.
• Choose LoadOptimizer.ai if AI optimizations are the priority; its Standard plan costs €39.99 a month and has no API access, while Pro includes REST API access at €99.99 a month.
• Consider MAXCUBE as another freemium load-planning option.
• Choose PalletPlan if self-hosting is important; its free tier includes a 3D planner, auto-pack, PNG export and one saved plan.

Verdict

ALPHA LOADING is a strong fit for logistics teams that need to turn irregular item sheets into validated, sequenced 3D plans and share them with others. Its import checks, constraint validation and public viewer make a more complete workflow than the tightly capped Discovery tier suggests. Choose Pro for recurring individual planning, or Business when client workspaces and integrations matter. Look elsewhere if you need a native app or a genuinely generous free allowance.