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Easyship vs ZeroNorth

Easyship logo

Easyship

Logistics

Multi-carrier shipping software for e-commerce and business

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ZeroNorth logo

ZeroNorth

Maritime

Voyage optimisation, bunker procurement and emissions reporting for shipping, priced per vessel per module

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.; ZeroNorth zeroNorth reported a net loss of roughly $65m for the 2024 financial year, deepening by around 57 per cent, so a multi-year fleet commitment should include contractual protection on continuity and pricing.
  • They diverge on capability: Easyship covers Discounted shipping rates, ZeroNorth covers Voyage optimisation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Easyship and ZeroNorth actually diverge.

Attributes where Easyship and ZeroNorth differ
AttributeEasyshipZeroNorth
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
Platformsweb, apiWeb, Cloud, iOS, Android
CategoryLogisticsMaritime
Founded2014Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 ZeroNorth

  • Voyage optimisation
  • Bunker procurement
  • Bunker price intelligence
  • Emissions compliance
  • Vessel selection
  • Agentic voyage automation

What people use each for

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

Easyship

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

ZeroNorth

  • A tanker operator wanting speed decisions that account for the freight market rather than optimising fuel in isolationnot Easyship
  • A bunker buyer testing supplier quotes against independent fair value pricing before fixing a stemnot Easyship
  • An owner needing EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime reporting derived from the same voyage data that drives operational decisionsnot Easyship
  • A charterer evaluating which vessel to take on a cargo based on projected voyage economics rather than on nominal specificationsnot 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.

ZeroNorth

  • ZeroNorth reported a net loss of roughly $65m for the 2024 financial year, deepening by around 57 per cent, so a multi-year fleet commitment should include contractual protection on continuity and pricing.
  • The company consolidated operations during 2025, liquidating a Norwegian subsidiary, which is prudent cost control but means local presence and account continuity may not be what was originally sold.
  • Pricing is per vessel and per module, so the headline vessel figure understates the cost of an owner who wants voyage, bunker and emissions capability across a fleet.
  • Recommendation quality depends on the quality of noon reports and vessel data supplied, and an owner with poor reporting discipline will get poor optimisation regardless of the algorithms.
  • It sits between technical performance tools and chartering systems and fully replaces neither, so most owners run it alongside an existing voyage management system and pay for overlapping capability.

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

ZeroNorth

On request
  • ZeroNorth platform$undefined/year
    • Subscription per vessel and per module
    • Voyage optimisation, bunker and emissions modules priced separately
    • Multi-year agreements typical

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 ZeroNorth if

  • You need voyage optimisation.
  • You work on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
  • You also want bunker procurement.
ZeroNorth review

Questions people ask

Is Easyship or ZeroNorth better?
Neither clearly leads. Easyship starts at Free and ZeroNorth at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Easyship or ZeroNorth?
Easyship has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Easyship and On request for ZeroNorth.
Does Easyship or ZeroNorth run on more platforms?
Easyship runs on web, api. ZeroNorth runs on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
Can I use Easyship for free?
Yes. Easyship has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ZeroNorth 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 ZeroNorth is typically brought in for.
What can Easyship do that ZeroNorth cannot?
Easyship covers Discounted shipping rates, Multi-carrier rate comparison, Shipping automation rules, Tax and duty calculation. ZeroNorth covers Voyage optimisation, Bunker procurement, Bunker price intelligence, Emissions compliance.

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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ZeroNorth: How is ZeroNorth priced?

Per vessel and per module on subscription, typically multi-year and quoted. Nothing is published.

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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ZeroNorth: Is ZeroNorth financially stable?

It is well funded, raising $20m in February 2025, but reported a net loss of roughly $65m for 2024. Treat continuity terms as a contractual issue.

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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ZeroNorth: Does it replace my voyage management system?

No. It complements commercial voyage management platforms; most owners run both and accept some overlap.

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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ZeroNorth: Does it need onboard hardware?

No. It works from noon reports, AIS and existing vessel data feeds rather than requiring its own collection box.

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