Honest, opinionated guides and comparisons for warehouse racking design software. Written by the team building RackCity — with the bias declared up front and the questions other vendors dodge tackled directly.
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An honest ranking of the 7 tools warehouse designers actually use — AutoCAD, SketchUp, RackPlanner, Visio, and more. Pricing, strengths, and when each one fits.
Read the rankingsMost "free" lists are bait-and-switch. This one only includes software that's actually usable without paying — and is upfront about the limits.
See what's actually free8 tools, 11 criteria, one page. Pricing, browser support, rack-awareness, learning curve — every detail side by side.
Compare side-by-sideDifferent tools, different jobs. When SketchUp is the right pick, when RackCity is, and why most serious teams use both.
Read the comparisonModern browser tool vs legacy Windows desktop. Where RackPlanner still wins, and where the gap has closed.
Read the comparisonA complete framework for evaluating warehouse design software. Requirements, criteria, red flags, and a decision matrix to match tools to workflow.
Read the guideWhy browser-based has become the default for pallet rack layout in 2026 — and what you can actually do online today.
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