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AfterShip vs Easyship

AfterShip logo

AfterShip

Logistics

Shipment tracking and logistics platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Easyship logo

Easyship

Logistics

Multi-carrier shipping software for e-commerce and business

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AfterShip paid tracking tiers as captured 16 November 2024 were priced at $9, $99, and $199 per month with per-extra-shipment overage fees of $0.08 (lower tiers) or $0.12 (Premium plan); Easyship exact paid plan prices and shipment volume caps are not clearly published on the main pricing page, requiring users to dig through support articles.
  • They diverge on capability: AfterShip covers Shipment tracking, Easyship covers Discounted shipping rates.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AfterShip and Easyship actually diverge.

Attributes where AfterShip and Easyship differ
AttributeAfterShipEasyship
PlatformsWeb, Mobileweb, api
Founded20112014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Logistics).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in AfterShip

  • Shipment tracking
  • Multi-carrier
  • Returns management
  • Analytics
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Email
  • Encryption

Only in Easyship

  • Discounted shipping rates
  • Multi-carrier rate comparison
  • Shipping automation rules
  • Tax and duty calculation
  • Live checkout rates
  • Branded tracking
  • Platform integrations
  • 3PL fulfillment network

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AfterShip

  • Shippingnot Easyship
  • Returns trackingnot Easyship

Easyship

  • Comparing shipping rates across multiple couriersnot AfterShip
  • Automating international customs and duty calculationnot AfterShip
  • Displaying live shipping rates at online store checkoutnot AfterShip
  • Batch printing shipping labels for high order volumesnot AfterShip
  • Outsourcing fulfillment to a global 3PL warehouse networknot AfterShip

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

AfterShip

  • Paid tracking tiers as captured 16 November 2024 were priced at $9, $99, and $199 per month with per-extra-shipment overage fees of $0.08 (lower tiers) or $0.12 (Premium plan)

Easyship

  • Exact paid plan prices and shipment volume caps are not clearly published on the main pricing page, requiring users to dig through support articles.
  • Discounted courier rates depend on Easyship's negotiated carrier relationships, which vary by region and may not beat a merchant's own carrier account rates.
  • Advanced features like tax/duty display at checkout and multi-box shipping are gated behind higher-tier paid plans.
  • 24/7 phone support is only available on the Premier plan and above, leaving lower-tier users with limited support channels.

Pricing, plan by plan

AfterShip

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic tracking
    • Limited shipments
  • Professional$99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Unlimited shipments

Easyship

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Discounted shipping rates
    • Intelligent courier selection
    • Import tax and duty calculation
  • Plus$29/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Shipping rates at checkout
    • Link your own courier account
  • Premier$69/month
    • Everything in Plus
    • Display tax and duty at checkout
    • Pre-generated return labels
  • Scale$99/month
    • Higher shipment volumes
    • Advanced automation
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose AfterShip if

  • You need shipment tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want multi-carrier.

Choose Easyship if

  • You need discounted shipping rates.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want multi-carrier rate comparison.

Questions people ask

Is AfterShip or Easyship better?
Neither clearly leads. AfterShip starts at Free and Easyship at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AfterShip or Easyship?
AfterShip starts at Free and Easyship at Free.
Does AfterShip or Easyship run on more platforms?
AfterShip runs on Web, Mobile. Easyship runs on web, api.
Can I use AfterShip for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is AfterShip best used for?
AfterShip is most often used for shipping, returns tracking. Of those, shipping and returns tracking are not what Easyship is typically brought in for.
What can AfterShip do that Easyship cannot?
AfterShip covers Shipment tracking, Multi-carrier, Returns management, Analytics. Easyship covers Discounted shipping rates, Multi-carrier rate comparison, Shipping automation rules, Tax and duty calculation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Easyship: What does Easyship cost?

Easyship has a Free plan, plus paid Plus and Premier plans with a 14-day free trial (annual billing gives 20% off), and a custom-priced Enterprise plan for high-volume shippers.

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Easyship: Is there a free plan?

Yes, the Free plan is free forever with no credit card required, and includes discounted shipping rates, intelligent courier selection, import tax and duty calculation, and smart box selection.

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Easyship: What extra features come with Plus and Premier?

Plus adds shipping rates at checkout, linking your own courier accounts, auto-sync orders, and live chat support. Premier adds tax and duty display at checkout, pre-generated return labels, multi-box shipping, and 24/7 phone support.

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Easyship: What does the Enterprise plan offer?

Enterprise is custom-priced for businesses shipping 5,000+ orders a month, and includes access to a global 3PL fulfillment network and personalized onboarding.

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