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CargoWiz vs Stow8
Both stand on load planning software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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CargoWiz brings visual arrangement, loading constraints, weight calculations and freight-cost allocation into one planner. Windows users get direct support, while Mac users need a Windows environment.
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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.
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| CargoWiz | Stow8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $18 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | softtruck.com | stow8.fr8labs.co |
| On load planning software | #19 of 29 | #15 of 29 |
CargoWiz: what it does well
- Drag-and-drop load editing
- Calculates axle weights and center of gravity
- Supports mixed cargo and multiple loads
- Exports reports for PDF printing
- Fully functional 30-day trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Mac requires Windows through Parallels
- Trial requested by email
- License is per user
Stow8: 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.
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