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Blue Yonder vs Easyship

Blue Yonder logo

Blue Yonder

Logistics

End-to-end supply chain planning and execution from Panasonic

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Easyship logo

Easyship

Logistics

Multi-carrier shipping software for e-commerce and business

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Easyship has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Blue Yonder implementation is a multi-year programme and integrator fees routinely exceed licensing, which is the single most underestimated part of the business case; 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: Blue Yonder covers Demand planning, Easyship covers Discounted shipping rates.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blue Yonder and Easyship actually diverge.

Attributes where Blue Yonder and Easyship differ
AttributeBlue YonderEasyship
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Cloud, On-premiseweb, api
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: 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 Blue Yonder

  • Demand planning
  • Supply and inventory planning
  • Warehouse management
  • Transportation management
  • Retail planning
  • Control tower

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.

Blue Yonder

  • Large retailers and manufacturers replacing decades-old planning processesnot Easyship
  • Organisations wanting planning and execution on one connected platformnot Easyship
  • Supply chains complex enough that forecasting error carries material costnot Easyship
  • Enterprises with the integrator budget a multi-year programme requiresnot Easyship

Easyship

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

Where each one falls short

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

Blue Yonder

  • Implementation is a multi-year programme and integrator fees routinely exceed licensing, which is the single most underestimated part of the business case
  • Pricing is opaque even by enterprise standards, and comparison against alternatives requires a long procurement process
  • The breadth means most customers use a fraction of what they license, and the unused modules still shape the cost
  • Machine learning claims are hard to evaluate before deployment, and outcomes vary widely by data quality rather than by platform capability
  • Wholly unsuitable below large enterprise scale, where the planning problem does not justify the machinery

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

Blue Yonder

On request
  • Blue Yonder Platform$undefined/year
    • Demand and supply planning
    • Warehouse management
    • Transportation management

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 Blue Yonder if

  • You need demand planning.
  • You work on Web, Cloud, On-premise.
  • You also want supply and inventory planning.
Blue Yonder review

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.
Easyship review

Questions people ask

Is Blue Yonder or Easyship better?
Neither clearly leads. Blue Yonder starts at On request and Easyship at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Blue Yonder or Easyship?
Easyship has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Blue Yonder and Free for Easyship.
Does Blue Yonder or Easyship run on more platforms?
Blue Yonder runs on Web, Cloud, On-premise. Easyship runs on web, api.
Can I use Easyship for free?
Yes. Easyship has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Blue Yonder starts at On request.
What is Blue Yonder best used for?
Blue Yonder is most often used for large retailers and manufacturers replacing decades-old planning processes, organisations wanting planning and execution on one connected platform, supply chains complex enough that forecasting error carries material cost, enterprises with the integrator budget a multi-year programme requires. Of those, large retailers and manufacturers replacing decades-old planning processes and organisations wanting planning and execution on one connected platform are not what Easyship is typically brought in for.
What can Blue Yonder do that Easyship cannot?
Blue Yonder covers Demand planning, Supply and inventory planning, Warehouse management, Transportation management. Easyship covers Discounted shipping rates, Multi-carrier rate comparison, Shipping automation rules, Tax and duty calculation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Blue Yonder: Is Blue Yonder the same as JDA?

Yes. JDA Software rebranded to Blue Yonder after acquiring a company of that name, and Panasonic later acquired the whole business.

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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Blue Yonder: What does it cost?

Not published, and enterprise-scale. Expect licensing plus system integrator fees that frequently exceed the licence itself over the life of the programme.

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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Blue Yonder: How does it compare to SAP or Manhattan?

It competes with SAP across planning and with Manhattan in warehouse and transportation execution. The choice usually follows existing ERP and integrator relationships more than feature comparison.

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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Blue Yonder: What is the biggest implementation risk?

Underestimating integrator cost and process change. The software rarely fails on capability; programmes fail on scope, data quality and organisational readiness.

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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Blue Yonder: Who should not consider it?

Anyone below large enterprise scale. Mid-market supply chains are better served by focused tools that can be deployed in months.

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