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The best LoadPlanner alternative for container load planning
Hansatic goes beyond manual planning with auto-optimized layouts, LIFO sequencing, and center-of-gravity validation — free to start.
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Shareable plan links
Hansatic vs LoadPlanner — Feature Comparison
| Feature | Hansatic | LoadPlanner |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Layout | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cargo Library | ✓ | ~ |
| PDF Export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Container Planning | ✓ | ✗ |
| LIFO Sequencing | ✓ | ✗ |
| CoG Validation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shareable Plan Link | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free Plan | ✓ | ~ |
✓ = Yes · ✗ = No · ~ = Partial
Honest comparison
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What LoadPlanner does well
- Simple entry-level interface suitable for teams new to container planning software.
- Free tier available for basic single-container use cases.
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Why teams switch to Hansatic
- Auto layout removes the guesswork — no manual stacking decisions needed.
- CoG validation and LIFO are built in, not add-ons.
- Shareable links let clients review the plan without logging in.
Which tool is right for you?
Choose LoadPlanner if…
- You only need very basic single-container planning with minimal features.
- Your team is already familiar with LoadPlanner and doesn't need advanced features.
Choose Hansatic if…
- You want auto-optimized layouts and don't have time to manually plan each container.
- You ship multiple containers per job and need to balance cargo weight across them.
Switching from LoadPlanner takes 5 minutes
1
Open Hansatic in your browser — no installation required.
2
Add your cargo items to the library and select your container type.
3
Hit Auto Layout and export a PDF loading plan in under a minute.
20DC
Weight
9%
Floor
23%
CoG 49% / 49%
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