Shippo vs ShipStation
Shippo and ShipStation are both inventory & shipping tools. Shippo is aimed at E-commerce and developers, while ShipStation is aimed at E-commerce and small businesses. ShipStation costs less, from $14.99/mo versus $19/mo for Shippo. Only Shippo has a free plan.
Shipping API and dashboard with discounted rates
Multi-carrier shipping and order management
| Pricing | Freemium · $19 | Paid · $15 |
| Starting price | $19/mo | $14.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Built for | E-commerce, Developers | E-commerce, Small businesses |
| Platforms | web | web |
| Country | US · 2013 | US · 2011 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Shippo if
Small sellers and developers.
- Free starter plan
- Strong API
- Discounted rates
Look elsewhere if: High-volume multi-channel warehouses (ShipStation).
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).
Shippo vs ShipStation pricing
Shippo
- Starter$0Up to 30 labels/mo, 1 user; 5c/label own carrier
- Pro$19/mo$205/yr billed annually; 1-200 labels/mo, up to 5 users
- PremierCustomUnlimited shipments, 15+ users, dedicated AM
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
Shippo · Key features
- Discounted carrier rates
- Label printing and batch
- Tracking and notifications
- Returns
- Shipping API
- Store integrations
Cons
- Pro needed for volume
- Fewer automations than ShipStation
- US-centric
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
Shippo vs ShipStation: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Shippo or ShipStation?
ShipStation starts at $14.99/mo and Shippo at $19/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Shippo and ShipStation have a free plan?
Shippo has a free plan. ShipStation has no free plan, a 30-day free trial.
Which is better for small businesses, Shippo or ShipStation?
ShipStation lists small businesses as a core audience, while Shippo is aimed more at E-commerce and developers.