Stow8

Free plan Web

What Stow8 is

Stow8 is a browser-based 3D load planner for ocean containers, Southeast Asian regional trucks, and pallets. It supports ISO containers, regional truck classes, standard EUR/US/AU pallets, out-of-gauge cargo, and flat racks. A rotatable 3D model shows the planned load, with rules for stackability, maximum stack weight, upright-only placement, and locked orientation. Users can upload Excel packing lists and export printable loading diagrams as PDFs. A configurable clearance buffer appears in the 3D view. The flat-rack planner surfaces overhang dimensions and center of gravity; out-of-gauge planning also supports open-top and platform containers. Truck planning optimizes geometric fit and total payload, but does not validate axle-weight distribution, so axle loads must be checked against the vehicle manual. The free tier provides 15 optimizations per 30 days, 10 containers per plan, and five saved plans. Starter costs $18/mo or $180/yr; Pro costs $38/mo or $380/yr. Stow8 requires no download, is powered by Fr8Labs, and the maker lists its headquarters in Singapore.

Who it suits

Stow8 suits freight forwarders planning container, truck, or pallet loads in a browser. Its supported cargo types and Excel import are relevant to teams working with varied load formats.

What it does well

Rotatable 3D view shows planned loads.
Supports ISO containers, regional trucks, pallets, and flat racks.
Imports Excel packing lists and exports PDF diagrams.
Clearance buffers can be set in millimetres or percent.

What to know first

Free tier allows 15 optimizations per 30 days.
Free plans are limited to 10 containers and five saved plans.
Truck planner does not validate axle-weight distribution.

Limits

The free plan includes 15 optimizations per 30 days, 10 containers per plan, and five saved plans. Its PDF exports include a Stow8 footer. Truck planning does not validate axle-weight distribution, so axle loads need to be checked against the vehicle manual.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Forever · no credit card · 15 optimizations / 30 days · 10 containers per plan · 5 saved plans · OOG & flat rack support · 3D viewer · PDF export with Stow8 footer · cargo library · Excel upload	Free
Starter	$18/mo or $180/yr · save $36 · 100 optimizations / 30 days · 50 containers per plan · unlimited saved plans · OOG & flat rack support · 3D viewer · clean PDF exports · cargo library · Excel upload	$18 a month
Pro	$38/mo or $380/yr · save $76 · Unlimited optimizations · 100 containers per plan · unlimited saved plans · OOG & flat rack support · 3D viewer · clean PDF exports · cargo library · Excel upload · priority email support	$38 a month

As stow8.fr8labs.co lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open https://stow8.fr8labs.co/ in a browser; no download is required.
Sign up with a work email to use the free tier; no credit card is required.
Upload a packing list from Excel or enter cargo for a plan.
Choose the relevant container, truck, or pallet load type and set item rules or clearance.
Review the 3D load and export a printable PDF diagram.

Verdict

Stow8 brings container, truck, and pallet planning into a browser-based 3D workflow. Its truck tool does not check axle-weight distribution, and the free tier has limits on optimizations, containers, and saved plans.

Questions

How much does Stow8 cost?

The Free plan costs nothing. Starter is $18 a month, billed at $18/mo or $180/yr; Pro is $38 a month, billed at $38/mo or $380/yr.

What does the free plan include?

It includes 15 optimizations per 30 days, 10 containers per plan, five saved plans, OOG and flat-rack support, a 3D viewer, PDF export with a Stow8 footer, cargo library, and Excel upload.

Does Stow8 have a free trial?

The site offers a free tier and says no credit card is needed. It does not state a separate trial duration.

Which platforms does Stow8 support?

Stow8 runs in a browser and requires no download. Web is its listed platform.

Does Stow8 check truck axle weights?

No. Truck planning optimizes geometric fit and total payload but does not validate axle-weight distribution; users are told to check axle loads against the vehicle manual.

Who makes Stow8?

Stow8 is powered by Fr8Labs. The maker’s about page lists FR8Labs Pte. Ltd. headquarters in Singapore.

Facts from Stow8's own pages

3D planning: The planner displays a rotatable 3D model of the load and supports per-item stackability, maximum stack weight, upright-only, and orientation-lock rules. · stow8.fr8labs.co, 7 Oct 2026
Downloads: The product page says Stow8 requires no download and describes planning in the browser. · stow8.fr8labs.co, 7 Oct 2026
Flat rack and OOG features: The flat-rack planner surfaces overhang dimensions and center of gravity, while the OOG page says it supports flat rack, open-top, and platform containers. · stow8.fr8labs.co, 7 Oct 2026
Free usage limit: The free tier includes 15 optimizations per 30 days, 10 containers per plan, and five saved plans. · stow8.fr8labs.co, 7 Oct 2026
Headquarters: Singapore · stow8.fr8labs.co, 28 Sept 2026
Import and export: Users can upload a packing list from Excel and export printable loading diagrams as PDFs. · stow8.fr8labs.co, 7 Oct 2026
Integration: The Stow8 page says it is part of the Fr8Labs platform and is bundled with a Fr8Labs subscription for existing customers. · stow8.fr8labs.co, 7 Oct 2026
Maker and location: Stow8 is powered by Fr8Labs; the maker's about page lists FR8Labs Pte. Ltd. headquarters in Singapore. · fr8labs.co, 7 Oct 2026
Packing buffer: Stow8 allows symmetric packing clearance around each item, set in millimetres or percent, and shows the gap in the 3D view. · stow8.fr8labs.co, 7 Oct 2026
Pallet limits: The seeded pallet types are EUR/EPAL, US/GMA, and AU/NZ, with a default 1,800 mm stack cap and 1,000 kg maximum load per pallet that can be overridden per plan. · stow8.fr8labs.co, 7 Oct 2026
Primary audience: Stow8 describes itself as free container, truck, and pallet load planning for freight forwarders. · stow8.fr8labs.co, 7 Oct 2026
Purpose: Stow8 is a browser-based 3D load planner for ocean containers, Southeast Asian regional trucks, and pallets. · stow8.fr8labs.co, 7 Oct 2026
Support: Priority email support is listed as a Pro plan feature. · stow8.fr8labs.co, 7 Oct 2026
Supported load types: It supports ISO containers, SEA regional truck classes, standard EUR/US/AU pallets, out-of-gauge cargo, and flat racks. · stow8.fr8labs.co, 7 Oct 2026
Trial and signup: The site offers a free tier with no credit card and says users can sign up with a work email; it does not state a separate trial duration. · stow8.fr8labs.co, 7 Oct 2026
Truck limit: The truck planner optimizes geometric fit and total payload but does not validate axle-weight distribution; it tells users to verify axle loads against the vehicle manual. · stow8.fr8labs.co, 7 Oct 2026

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