Sendcloud vs ShipStation
Sendcloud and ShipStation are both inventory & shipping tools. Sendcloud is aimed at E-commerce, while ShipStation is aimed at E-commerce and small businesses. Only Sendcloud has a free plan.
Sendcloud
European shipping automation
ShipStation
Multi-carrier shipping and order management
| Pricing | Freemium | Paid · $15 |
| Starting price | Not published | $14.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | 14 days | 30 days |
| Built for | E-commerce | E-commerce, Small businesses |
| Platforms | web | web |
| Country | NL · 2012 | US · 2011 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Sendcloud if
European e-commerce stores.
- European carrier coverage
- Returns management
- Automation
Look elsewhere if: US-only sellers.
Choose ShipStation if
SMB and mid-size e-commerce sellers shipping hundreds to thousands of orders a month.
- Broadest marketplace and carrier integrations
- Powerful automation for high volume
- Discounted rates included
Look elsewhere if: Occasional shippers (Pirate Ship) or EU-centric stores (Sendcloud).
Sendcloud vs ShipStation pricing
Sendcloud
- Free€0Up to 20 parcels/mo, no subscription
- Lite€35/mo+€0.10/label; €28/mo billed yearly; 3 users
- Growth€109/mo+€0.09/label; €87/mo billed yearly; 5 users
- Premium€219/mo+€0.08/label; €175/mo billed yearly; 10 users
- Pro€799/mo+€0.07/label; €639/mo billed yearly; unlimited users
ShipStation
- Starterfrom $14.99/mo50 shipments/mo, 3 users; 20% off annually
- Standardfrom $29.99/mo50 shipments/mo, 10 users, unlimited automations
- Premiumfrom $349.99/mo50 shipments/mo, 15 users, advanced inventory
Sendcloud · Key features
- 80+ European carriers
- Shipping rules automation
- Branded tracking
- Returns portal
- Delivery options at checkout
- Packing and picking
Cons
- Europe-focused
- Pricing in tiers
- Some carriers by country
ShipStation · Key features
- Multi-channel order import and automation rules
- Rate comparison with discounted carrier rates
- Batch label printing and packing slips
- Branded tracking pages, emails and returns portal
- Inventory and multi-warehouse management
- Reporting and ShipStation API
Cons
- User limits per tier
- Interface feels dated
- Overkill for very low volume
Sendcloud vs ShipStation: FAQ
Do Sendcloud and ShipStation have a free plan?
Sendcloud has a free plan. ShipStation has no free plan, a 30-day free trial.
Which is better for small businesses, Sendcloud or ShipStation?
ShipStation lists small businesses as a core audience, while Sendcloud is aimed more at E-commerce.