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EasyPost vs Softeon

EasyPost logo

EasyPost

Logistics

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Softeon logo

Softeon

Logistics

Warehouse management and execution for complex distribution networks

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; Softeon lower brand recognition than Manhattan, Blue Yonder or SAP, which is a genuine obstacle in enterprise procurement regardless of capability
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EasyPost and Softeon actually diverge.

Attributes where EasyPost and Softeon differ
AttributeEasyPostSofteon
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, On-premise, Cloud

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 EasyPost

Nothing recorded that Softeon does not also cover.

Only in Softeon

  • Warehouse management
  • Warehouse execution
  • Distributed order management
  • Configuration over customisation
  • Automation integration
  • Regulated distribution

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

Softeon

  • Distribution networks where a failed WMS go-live has physical consequencesnot EasyPost
  • Regulated food and pharmaceutical distribution needing lot and expiry controlnot EasyPost
  • Operations integrating warehouse automation with execution softwarenot EasyPost
  • Companies replacing a heavily customised legacy WMS they can no longer upgradenot 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)

Softeon

  • Lower brand recognition than Manhattan, Blue Yonder or SAP, which is a genuine obstacle in enterprise procurement regardless of capability
  • Pricing and implementation cost are entirely quote-based with no public reference points
  • The buyer profile is narrow: it is aimed at complex distribution, and simpler operations will pay for depth they never use
  • Smaller partner ecosystem than the market leaders, so implementation resources are more concentrated
  • Public documentation is thin compared with vendors that publish extensively, making pre-sales research harder

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

Softeon

On request
  • Softeon WMS$undefined/year
    • Warehouse management
    • Warehouse execution
    • Distributed order management

Which should you pick?

Choose EasyPost if

  • You want to start without paying.
EasyPost review

Choose Softeon if

  • You need warehouse management.
  • You work on Web, On-premise, Cloud.
  • You also want warehouse execution.
Softeon review

Questions people ask

Is EasyPost or Softeon better?
Neither clearly leads. EasyPost starts at Free and Softeon at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EasyPost or Softeon?
EasyPost has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for EasyPost and On request for Softeon.
Does EasyPost or Softeon run on more platforms?
EasyPost runs on Web. Softeon runs on Web, On-premise, Cloud.
Can I use EasyPost for free?
Yes. EasyPost has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Softeon 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 Softeon is typically brought in for.
What can EasyPost do that Softeon cannot?
Softeon covers Warehouse management, Warehouse execution, Distributed order management, Configuration over customisation.

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).

Source
Softeon: What makes Softeon different from other WMS vendors?

Its claim is delivery reliability rather than feature superiority, backed by a published record of implementations going live on time. In a market where WMS overruns are normal, that is the pitch.

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.

Source
Softeon: Configuration or customisation?

Configuration-driven by design. That is worth verifying in detail, because customised warehouse systems are the ones that become impossible to upgrade or replace later.

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.

Source
Softeon: What does it cost?

Not published. Enterprise annual licensing plus implementation, quoted on scope.

Softeon: Does it handle warehouse automation?

Yes, warehouse execution and automation integration are core rather than bolted on, which is the main reason it appears on shortlists with automation vendors.

Softeon: Is it right for a single small warehouse?

No. The capability is aimed at complex, high-volume distribution, and a single simple site will not repay the implementation.

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