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EasyPost vs ShipHero

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EasyPost

Logistics

Shipping API for labels, rate shopping and tracking across 100+ carriers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShipHero logo

ShipHero

Logistics

Warehouse management for e-commerce

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only EasyPost has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: EasyPost enterprise shipping solutions (Forge, GlobalShip) and many analytics products require contacting sales; ShipHero pricing details not disclosed on public website; requires contacting sales
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EasyPost and ShipHero actually diverge.

Attributes where EasyPost and ShipHero differ
AttributeEasyPostShipHero
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedUnknown
Free tierYesNo
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: platforms (Web), 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 EasyPost

Nothing recorded that ShipHero does not also cover.

Only in ShipHero

  • Warehouse management
  • Pick/pack/ship
  • Inventory tracking
  • Automation rules
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • WooCommerce
  • BigCommerce

What people use each for

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

EasyPost

  • Comparing carrier rates and purchasing discounted postage in one dashboardnot ShipHero
  • Tracking multi-carrier package deliveries without separate carrier portalsnot ShipHero
  • Automating shipping label creation and address verificationnot ShipHero
  • Consolidating and load planning shipments for efficient packingnot ShipHero

ShipHero

  • Multi-carrier shipping with live rate shopping (UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL)not EasyPost
  • Warehouse management with picking, packing, and returns automationnot EasyPost
  • Labour management and workforce performance trackingnot EasyPost
  • Integration with major e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, TikTok Shop)not EasyPost

Where each one falls short

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

EasyPost

  • Enterprise shipping solutions (Forge, GlobalShip) and many analytics products require contacting sales
  • Different product lines have different pricing models (freemium, subscription, usage-based)

ShipHero

  • Pricing details not disclosed on public website; requires contacting sales
  • No published technical system requirements or browser compatibility specifications
  • Custom quote model requires enterprise sales engagement for pricing transparency

Pricing, plan by plan

EasyPost

Free
  • EasyPost Suite Free TierFree
    • Up to 3,000 labels with wallet carriers (postage excluded)
    • Access to EasyPost Suite shipping solutions
  • EasyPost Suite BYOCA (Bring Your Own Carrier Account)$20/month
    • $20/month subscription plus per-label fees
    • Use your own carrier accounts
  • Tracking API$0.01/per shipment
    • Basic tracking: $0.01-$0.03 per shipment
    • Advanced Tracking: $0.03 per shipment
  • Insurance & Protection API$null/usage-based
    • 1% of shipment value with $1.00 minimum charge per shipment

ShipHero

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ShipHero review.

Which should you pick?

Choose EasyPost if

  • You want to start without paying.
EasyPost review

Choose ShipHero if

  • You need warehouse management.
  • You also want pick/pack/ship.
ShipHero review

Questions people ask

Is EasyPost or ShipHero better?
Neither clearly leads. EasyPost starts at Free and ShipHero at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EasyPost or ShipHero?
EasyPost has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for EasyPost and On request for ShipHero.
Does EasyPost or ShipHero run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use EasyPost for free?
Yes. EasyPost has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ShipHero starts at On request.
What is EasyPost best used for?
EasyPost is most often used for comparing carrier rates and purchasing discounted postage in one dashboard, tracking multi-carrier package deliveries without separate carrier portals, automating shipping label creation and address verification, consolidating and load planning shipments for efficient packing. Of those, comparing carrier rates and purchasing discounted postage in one dashboard and tracking multi-carrier package deliveries without separate carrier portals are not what ShipHero is typically brought in for.
What can EasyPost do that ShipHero cannot?
ShipHero covers Warehouse management, Pick/pack/ship, Inventory tracking, Automation rules.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

EasyPost: Does EasyPost offer a free plan?

Yes, EasyPost Suite offers a free tier with up to 3,000 labels per month using wallet carriers (postage is not included in the free tier; customers pay carrier rates separately).

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ShipHero: What is ShipHero's pricing model?

ShipHero does not publish pricing on its homepage. The company uses a direct sales model, directing customers to book a demo or contact their sales team at [email protected] to discuss pricing.

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EasyPost: What is EasyPost's tracking API cost?

EasyPost's Tracking API costs $0.01-$0.03 per shipment for basic tracking. Advanced Tracking costs $0.03 per shipment.

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ShipHero: Is ShipHero expensive?

ShipHero states that the solution to warehouse inefficiency is not as expensive as you might think, suggesting competitive pricing. However, specific costs require contacting sales.

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EasyPost: How much does shipment insurance cost on EasyPost?

Shipment insurance costs 1% of the shipment value with a minimum charge of $1.00 per shipment.

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ShipHero: Can I try ShipHero before committing?

The site does not mention a free trial. To evaluate ShipHero, customers must schedule a demo with the sales team.

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