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PalletPlan 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.
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
PalletPlan combines automatic layout search with manual placement controls, client grouping and loading sheets. It can calculate axle loads from entered weights, but the terms leave plan verification to the user.
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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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| PalletPlan | Stow8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Starter: $18 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | palletplan.com | stow8.fr8labs.co |
| On load planning software | #11 of 29 | #15 of 29 |
PalletPlan: what it does well
- Free plan includes 3D planning and auto-pack
- Supports custom pallet and trailer dimensions
- PDF sheets include multiple load views
- Calculates axle loads when pallet weights are entered
- Supports truck, container and mixed-fleet planning
What to know first
- Free plan allows one saved plan
- JSON export and native TMS integrations are not shipping yet
- Generated plans require independent verification
- Service does not guarantee plans meet safety or weight rules
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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