ALPHA LOADING vs BFC LoadPlanner
ALPHA LOADING
alpha-loading.com
BFC LoadPlanner
bfcsoftware.comSide by side
| Figure | ALPHA LOADING | BFC LoadPlanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €6.67/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · Load Planning Software | 8.3 (#5) | 7.9 (#10) |
| Integrations | Business includes REST API, webhooks and Make/n8n connectors; Enterprise includes native ERP/WMS/TMS connectors. | LoadPlanner receives completed pallet data from an existing WMS and is described as fitting into existing WMS, routing, and ERP systems. |
| Intended users | The maker presents the product for freight forwarders, industrial SMEs, logistics teams, freelancers, sales representatives and e-commerce businesses. | BFC targets large enterprise food distributors with an established WMS that handles selection and pallet composition but needs better truck placement. |
| Purpose | ALPHA LOADING creates 3D loading plans for cartons, pallets, trucks and containers from item lists. | LoadPlanner optimizes truck loading for foodservice and grocery distributors that already build pallets in their WMS. |
| Support | All plans include knowledge base and email support; Business and Enterprise include priority support with a stated response time under four business hours. | BFC offers customer support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. |
Plans
ALPHA LOADING
- DiscoveryFree
- Education licenceFree
- 72-hour Pass€4.99, paid once
- Pro€79.99 a year
- Business€479.90 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
ALPHA LOADING
ALPHA LOADING creates 3D loading plans for cartons, pallets, trucks and containers from item lists. Spreadsheet rows can be pasted even when columns are shuffled or units are mixed; the software previews and validates the data before applying it. Users can drag, rotate and lock parcels, while server checks reject invalid placements and prevent overlaps, floating boxes and overloads. Plans show a numbered loading order with animated playback and step-by-step viewing. The interactive 3D viewer offers preset angles and dimensioned 2D views; the maker says it runs at 60 frames per second with 1,000 parcels. There are 26 preset containers and trucks, and users can add custom equipment. Plans can be exported as PDF, PNG or CSV, and public interactive 3D links can be opened without an account or licence. Discovery is free with monthly simulation, SKU, container, export and history limits. Pro costs €79.99 a year, also listed as €6.67/month. Business costs €479.90 a year, also listed as €39.99/month; Enterprise pricing is custom.
BFC LoadPlanner
BFC LoadPlanner has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.