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Locate2u vs ShipStation

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Locate2u

Software

One platform fee for route optimization, fleet visibility and proof of delivery

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShipStation logo

ShipStation

Software

Multichannel order fulfillment software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ShipStation has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Locate2u platform plan starts from AUD 1,100 per month, as of August 2026; ShipStation pricing is banded by monthly shipment volume, so the headline rate covers only the lowest 50 shipment band

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Locate2u and ShipStation actually diverge.

Attributes where Locate2u and ShipStation differ
AttributeLocate2uShipStation
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Locate2u

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.

Locate2u

No use cases recorded yet. See the Locate2u review.

ShipStation

  • Printing shipping labels across multiple carriersnot Locate2u
  • Importing orders from marketplaces and stores for fulfilmentnot Locate2u
  • Automating shipping rules and batch label creationnot Locate2u

Where each one falls short

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

Locate2u

  • Platform plan starts from AUD 1,100 per month, as of August 2026
  • AI agents, white label and API access are sold as separate paid modules on top of the platform fee, as of August 2026

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

Locate2u

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Locate2u review.

ShipStation

Free
  • StarterFree
    • Up to 50 shipments/month
    • 1 user account
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$49.95/month
    • Unlimited shipments
    • Up to 10 user accounts
    • Advanced automation

Which should you pick?

Choose Locate2u if

Nothing in the data separates Locate2u from ShipStation on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Locate2u review

Choose ShipStation if

  • You need multichannel order management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want batch label printing.
ShipStation review

Questions people ask

Is Locate2u or ShipStation better?
Neither clearly leads. Locate2u starts at On request and ShipStation at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Locate2u or ShipStation?
ShipStation has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Locate2u and Free for ShipStation.
Does Locate2u or ShipStation run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use ShipStation for free?
Yes. ShipStation has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Locate2u starts at On request.
What can Locate2u do that ShipStation cannot?
ShipStation covers Multichannel order management, Batch label printing, Shipping automation, International shipping.
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