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Easyship vs ShipBob

Easyship logo

Easyship

Logistics

Multi-carrier shipping software for e-commerce and business

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShipBob logo

ShipBob

Logistics

E-commerce fulfillment and logistics platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Easyship has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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.; ShipBob no published pricing available; all costs require custom quote request
  • They diverge on capability: Easyship covers Discounted shipping rates, ShipBob covers Fulfillment services.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Easyship and ShipBob actually diverge.

Attributes where Easyship and ShipBob differ
AttributeEasyshipShipBob
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo

Identical on both: platforms (web, api), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Logistics), founded (2014).

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 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

Only in ShipBob

  • Fulfillment services
  • Inventory management
  • Distributed warehousing
  • 2-day shipping
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • WooCommerce
  • BigCommerce

What people use each for

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

Easyship

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

ShipBob

  • E-commerce order fulfillment and logisticsnot Easyship
  • Multi-location inventory managementnot Easyship
  • 2-day shipping across continental United Statesnot Easyship
  • Global shipping to 250+ destinationsnot Easyship
  • B2B and marketplace order fulfillmentnot Easyship
  • Branded packaging and unboxing experiencesnot Easyship
  • Returns managementnot Easyship

Where each one falls short

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

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.

ShipBob

  • No published pricing available; all costs require custom quote request
  • No free tier or free trial available

Pricing, plan by plan

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

ShipBob

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ShipBob review.

Which should you pick?

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

Choose ShipBob if

  • You need fulfillment services.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want inventory management.
ShipBob review

Questions people ask

Is Easyship or ShipBob better?
Neither clearly leads. Easyship starts at Free and ShipBob at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Easyship or ShipBob?
Easyship has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Easyship and On request for ShipBob.
Does Easyship or ShipBob run on more platforms?
Easyship runs on web, api. ShipBob runs on Web, API.
Can I use Easyship for free?
Yes. Easyship has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ShipBob starts at On request.
What is Easyship best used for?
Easyship is most often used for comparing shipping rates across multiple couriers, automating international customs and duty calculation, displaying live shipping rates at online store checkout, batch printing shipping labels for high order volumes. Of those, comparing shipping rates across multiple couriers and automating international customs and duty calculation are not what ShipBob is typically brought in for.
What can Easyship do that ShipBob cannot?
Easyship covers Discounted shipping rates, Multi-carrier rate comparison, Shipping automation rules, Tax and duty calculation. ShipBob covers Fulfillment services, Inventory management, Distributed warehousing, 2-day shipping.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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ShipBob: How much does ShipBob cost?

ShipBob uses quote-based pricing reflective of total fulfillment costs including inventory receiving, warehousing, picking, packing, and shipping. Specific pricing requires submitting a custom quote form with business details.

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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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ShipBob: Is ShipBob software free?

Yes, ShipBob's software is completely free for all customers, as well as connecting all turnkey integrations. Customers only pay for fulfillment services and shipping costs.

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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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ShipBob: What additional services can incur fees with ShipBob?

Additional fees apply for specialized services including kitting, B2B/wholesale orders, EDI compliance, returns processing, custom packaging storage, branded boxes, and any services beyond standard fulfillment.

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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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