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EasyPost vs ShipStation

EasyPost logo

EasyPost

Logistics

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShipStation logo

ShipStation

Logistics

Multichannel order fulfillment software

From
$14.99/month
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; ShipStation pricing is banded by monthly shipment volume, so the headline rate covers only the lowest 50 shipment band
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EasyPost and ShipStation actually diverge.

Attributes where EasyPost and ShipStation differ
AttributeEasyPostShipStation
Starting priceFree$14.99/month
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
Free tierYesNo
FoundedUnknown2011

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 ShipStation does not also cover.

Only in ShipStation

  • Multichannel order management
  • Batch label printing
  • Shipping automation
  • International shipping
  • Return management
  • Customer communication
  • Carrier integration
  • Real-time tracking

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 ShipStation
  • Tracking multi-carrier package deliveries without separate carrier portalsnot ShipStation
  • Automating shipping label creation and address verificationnot ShipStation
  • Consolidating and load planning shipments for efficient packingnot ShipStation

ShipStation

  • Printing shipping labels across multiple carriersnot EasyPost
  • Importing orders from marketplaces and stores for fulfilmentnot EasyPost
  • Automating shipping rules and batch label creationnot 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)

ShipStation

  • Pricing is banded by monthly shipment volume, so the headline rate covers only the lowest 50 shipment band
  • The Starter plan includes 3 users and does not allow buying additional users
  • Bringing your own carrier accounts and unlimited automations require the Standard plan
  • Purchase orders, scan to receive, forecasting and pick to tote require the Premium plan at $349.99 per month
  • Custom analytics and dedicated implementation are Premium only
  • The advertised 20% saving requires annual billing

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

ShipStation

$14.99/month
  • Starter$14.99/month
    • 3 users
    • basic automations
    • return labels
  • Standard$29.99/month
    • 10 users
    • unlimited automations
    • API access
  • Premium$349.99/month
    • 15 users
    • advanced inventory management
    • warehouse management

Which should you pick?

Choose EasyPost if

  • You want to start without paying.
EasyPost review

Choose ShipStation if

  • You need multichannel order management.
  • You also want batch label printing.
ShipStation review

Questions people ask

Is EasyPost or ShipStation better?
Neither clearly leads. EasyPost starts at Free and ShipStation at $14.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EasyPost or ShipStation?
EasyPost has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for EasyPost and $14.99/month for ShipStation.
Does EasyPost or ShipStation 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. ShipStation starts at $14.99/month.
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 ShipStation is typically brought in for.
What can EasyPost do that ShipStation cannot?
ShipStation covers Multichannel order management, Batch label printing, Shipping automation, International shipping.

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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ShipStation: How much does ShipStation cost?

ShipStation's Starter plan begins at $14.99/month, Standard at $29.99/month, and Premium at $349.99/month. All plans offer 20% savings with annual billing and include a 30-day free trial.

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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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ShipStation: Does ShipStation offer a free trial?

Yes, ShipStation includes a 30-day free trial requiring no credit card for all three pricing tiers.

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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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ShipStation: How does ShipStation pricing vary by shipment volume?

ShipStation pricing is volume-based within each tier, scaling from 50 shipments/month up to 100,000+ shipments/month, with higher volumes commanding proportionally higher monthly fees.

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