Excel / Spreadsheet Alternative
Stop planning containers in Excel — there's a better way
Hansatic gives you 3D auto-optimized layouts, center-of-gravity validation, and step-by-step loading instructions in minutes — not hours.
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Hansatic vs Excel — Feature Comparison
| Feature | Hansatic | Excel / Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Auto Layout | ✓ | ✗ |
| Saved Cargo Library | ✓ | ✗ |
| Formatted PDF Export | ✓ | ~ |
| Multi-Container Planning | ✓ | ✗ |
| LIFO Sequencing | ✓ | ✗ |
| CoG Validation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shareable Plan Link | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free to Use | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ = Yes · ✗ = No · ~ = Partial
Honest comparison
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What Excel does well
- Highly flexible — you can build any custom formula or layout you need.
- Already familiar to almost every team; no additional software license required.
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Why teams switch to Hansatic
- Auto layout in seconds vs. hours of manual calculation in spreadsheets.
- 3D visualization and CoG validation catch errors before cargo is loaded.
- Professional PDF loading plans in one click — no formatting required.
Which is right for you?
Stick with Excel if…
- You have a highly custom tracking workflow that spreadsheets already handle perfectly.
- Your loads are simple and you only need a rough cargo count, not optimized placement.
Switch to Hansatic if…
- You're spending more than 30 minutes per container on manual layout calculations.
- You need to share professional loading instructions with drivers or warehouse staff.
Replace your Excel template in 5 minutes
1
Open Hansatic in your browser — no install, no credit card needed.
2
Enter your cargo items once into the library; reuse them on every future plan.
3
Select your container, run Auto Layout, and export a professional PDF plan.
20DC
Weight
9%
Floor
23%
CoG 49% / 49%
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