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Stow8

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Spec score 7.6 #21 of 29 in Load Planning Software

What it is

Stow8 is a browser-based 3D load planner for ocean containers, Southeast Asian regional trucks, and pallets. It supports ISO containers, SEA truck classes, EUR, US, and AU pallets, out-of-gauge cargo, and flat racks. A rotatable model shows the planned load and applies per-item rules for stackability, maximum stack weight, upright-only placement, and locked orientation. Users can upload Excel packing lists and export printable PDF loading diagrams. Symmetric clearance can be set around each item in millimetres or percent and displayed in the 3D view. Flat-rack planning surfaces overhang dimensions and center of gravity; out-of-gauge planning includes flat-rack, open-top, and platform containers. Truck plans optimize geometric fit and payload but do not validate axle distribution. The free plan allows 15 optimizations per 30 days, 10 containers per plan, and five saved plans. Starter costs $18/mo; Pro costs $38/mo.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Stow8 is a browser-based 3D load planner for ocean containers, Southeast Asian regional trucks, and pallets.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
Support
Priority email support is listed as a Pro plan feature.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
Headquarters
SingaporeRead 28 Sep 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
Downloads
The product page says Stow8 requires no download and describes planning in the browser.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
Free usage limit
The free tier includes 15 optimizations per 30 days, 10 containers per plan, and five saved plans.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
Import and export
Users can upload a packing list from Excel and export printable loading diagrams as PDFs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
Integration
The Stow8 page says it is part of the Fr8Labs platform and is bundled with a Fr8Labs subscription for existing customers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
Maker and location
Stow8 is powered by Fr8Labs; the maker's about page lists FR8Labs Pte. Ltd. headquarters in Singapore.Read 7 Oct 2026 · fr8labs.co
Packing buffer
Stow8 allows symmetric packing clearance around each item, set in millimetres or percent, and shows the gap in the 3D view.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
Primary audience
Stow8 describes itself as free container, truck, and pallet load planning for freight forwarders.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
Supported load types
It supports ISO containers, SEA regional truck classes, standard EUR/US/AU pallets, out-of-gauge cargo, and flat racks.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
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.Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co

Plans and prices

Free 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 Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
Starter $18 a month $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 Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co
Pro $38 a month $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 Read 7 Oct 2026 · stow8.fr8labs.co

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Rotatable 3D load model
  • Excel packing-list upload
  • Printable PDF loading diagrams
  • Out-of-gauge and flat-rack support
  • Free plan without credit card

Limits

  • Free tier limits optimizations and saved plans
  • Truck planner does not validate axle distribution
  • Paid plans start at $18/mo

Who it suits

Stow8 suits freight forwarders and teams planning container, truck, or pallet loads in a browser. It also fits users needing Excel import, PDF diagrams, or mixed load types.

Verdict

Stow8 covers container, truck, pallet, and specialized cargo planning with visual rules and document exports. Check axle loads separately when using its truck planner.

Where Specifiction places it

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