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Deposco vs Shippo

Deposco logo

Deposco

Logistics

Cloud warehouse and order management for fulfilment operations

From
On request
Rated
-
Shippo logo

Shippo

Logistics

Shipping software for comparing rates and printing discounted labels

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Shippo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Deposco pricing is entirely quote-based, and the annual figure puts it out of reach for smaller operations that its marketing sometimes attracts; Shippo premier tier requires contacting sales for custom pricing
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deposco and Shippo actually diverge.

Attributes where Deposco and Shippo differ
AttributeDeposcoShippo
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb

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 Deposco

  • Warehouse management
  • Order management
  • Inventory visibility
  • 3PL support
  • Wave and batch picking
  • Carrier integration

Only in Shippo

Nothing recorded that Deposco does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Deposco

  • E-commerce operations whose warehouse process has become the growth constraintnot Shippo
  • Third-party logistics providers running multiple clients from shared facilitiesnot Shippo
  • Retailers unifying store and warehouse inventory for omnichannel fulfilmentnot Shippo
  • Companies needing real WMS capability without a multi-year enterprise implementationnot Shippo

Shippo

  • Comparing rates within seconds across 40+ carriersnot Deposco
  • Generating return labels to streamline returns processnot Deposco
  • Handling international shipping with customs forms generationnot Deposco
  • Creating and printing bulk labels via CSV importnot Deposco
  • Tracking shipments with automated customer notificationsnot Deposco

Where each one falls short

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

Deposco

  • Pricing is entirely quote-based, and the annual figure puts it out of reach for smaller operations that its marketing sometimes attracts
  • Implementation is still a project with process design and integration work, even though it is shorter than the enterprise incumbents
  • Less established than Manhattan or Blue Yonder, which matters in procurement processes that weight vendor longevity
  • Deep manufacturing execution is outside its scope, so operations needing both will run two systems
  • Reference customers cluster in retail and 3PL, so unusual verticals should ask hard questions about fit

Shippo

  • Premier tier requires contacting sales for custom pricing
  • Address validation charges vary by tier ($0.09 Starter, $0.08 Pro, $0.06 Premier per non-US lookup)

Pricing, plan by plan

Deposco

On request
  • Bright Suite$undefined/year
    • Warehouse management
    • Order management
    • Inventory visibility

Shippo

Free
  • StarterFree
    • up to 30 labels per month
    • 1 user login
    • connect own carrier account at $0.05/label
  • Pro$17/month
    • scales from 1-10,000 labels per month
    • up to 5 user logins
    • free carrier account connections
  • Premier$null/custom
    • unlimited shipments
    • 15+ user logins
    • dedicated account manager

Which should you pick?

Choose Deposco if

  • You need warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want order management.

Choose Shippo if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is Deposco or Shippo better?
Neither clearly leads. Deposco starts at On request and Shippo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deposco or Shippo?
Shippo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Deposco and Free for Shippo.
Does Deposco or Shippo run on more platforms?
Deposco runs on Web, iOS, Android. Shippo runs on Web.
Can I use Shippo for free?
Yes. Shippo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Deposco starts at On request.
What is Deposco best used for?
Deposco is most often used for e-commerce operations whose warehouse process has become the growth constraint, third-party logistics providers running multiple clients from shared facilities, retailers unifying store and warehouse inventory for omnichannel fulfilment, companies needing real wms capability without a multi-year enterprise implementation. Of those, e-commerce operations whose warehouse process has become the growth constraint and third-party logistics providers running multiple clients from shared facilities are not what Shippo is typically brought in for.
What can Deposco do that Shippo cannot?
Deposco covers Warehouse management, Order management, Inventory visibility, 3PL support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Deposco: What does Deposco cost?

Not published. It is an annual contract quoted on volume, sites and modules, and it is priced as enterprise software rather than as a per-user SaaS tool.

Shippo: How much does Shippo cost?

Shippo's Starter free plan includes 30 labels per month. Pro is $17/month or $205/year with a 10% discount. Premier plan requires contacting sales for custom pricing.

Source
Deposco: How does it compare to Manhattan or Blue Yonder?

Comparable warehouse capability with a shorter implementation and lower entry cost. The incumbents are ahead on the largest and most complex networks.

Shippo: What is included in Shippo's free Starter plan?

Shippo Starter free tier includes up to 30 labels per month, 1 user login, and the ability to connect your own carrier account with a charge of $0.05 per label.

Source
Deposco: Is it suitable for 3PL?

Yes, explicitly. Multi-client warehousing with per-client billing is a first-class capability rather than an adaptation.

Shippo: What additional costs does Shippo charge beyond the subscription?

Beyond subscription fees, Shippo charges for postage (carrier rates with Shippo discounts), optional insurance, address validation ($0.09 for Starter, $0.08 for Pro, $0.06 for Premier per non-US lookup), and label overages at $0.08 per label beyond 10,000/month on Pro tier.

Source
Deposco: Does it replace an ERP?

No. It handles warehouse and order execution and integrates with NetSuite, SAP and similar for finance and broader business processes.

Deposco: When do companies buy it?

Usually when order volume has outgrown a basic inventory tool and the warehouse itself has become the bottleneck. Below that point it is more system than the operation needs.

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