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Onfleet vs ShipStation

Onfleet logo

Onfleet

Logistics

Last-mile delivery management with route optimization and driver dispatch

From
$619/month
Rated
-
ShipStation logo

ShipStation

Logistics

Multichannel order fulfillment software

From
$14.99/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Onfleet sMS/voice telephony billed separately based on usage and country rates; 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 Onfleet and ShipStation actually diverge.

Attributes where Onfleet and ShipStation differ
AttributeOnfleetShipStation
Starting price$619/month$14.99/month
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Onfleet

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.

Onfleet

  • Optimizing delivery routes to increase driver capacity and efficiencynot ShipStation
  • Tracking deliveries in real-time with accurate customer ETAsnot ShipStation
  • Capturing proof of delivery with photos and signature verificationnot ShipStation
  • Coordinating deliveries across healthcare, food, and specialty sectorsnot ShipStation

ShipStation

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

Where each one falls short

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

Onfleet

  • SMS/voice telephony billed separately based on usage and country rates
  • No annual discount offered; monthly billing only

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

Onfleet

$619/month
  • LAUNCH$619/month
    • Up to 2,500 tasks/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Basic route optimization
  • SCALE$1349/month
    • Up to 5,000 tasks/month
    • Everything in LAUNCH plus:
    • Barcode scanning
  • ENTERPRISE$3099/month
    • 10,000+ tasks/month
    • Everything in SCALE plus:
    • Multi-region support
  • Courier Suite Add-on$299/month
    • Customizable service and rates
    • Client portals
    • Automated order intake

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 Onfleet if

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

Choose ShipStation if

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

Questions people ask

Is Onfleet or ShipStation better?
Neither clearly leads. Onfleet starts at $619/month and ShipStation at $14.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Onfleet or ShipStation?
Onfleet starts at $619/month and ShipStation at $14.99/month.
Does Onfleet or ShipStation run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Onfleet best used for?
Onfleet is most often used for optimizing delivery routes to increase driver capacity and efficiency, tracking deliveries in real-time with accurate customer etas, capturing proof of delivery with photos and signature verification, coordinating deliveries across healthcare, food, and specialty sectors. Of those, optimizing delivery routes to increase driver capacity and efficiency and tracking deliveries in real-time with accurate customer etas are not what ShipStation is typically brought in for.
What can Onfleet do that ShipStation cannot?
ShipStation covers Multichannel order management, Batch label printing, Shipping automation, International shipping.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Onfleet: How much does Onfleet cost?

Onfleet pricing starts at $619/month for the LAUNCH plan (up to 2,500 tasks), $1,349/month for SCALE (up to 5,000 tasks), and $3,099/month for ENTERPRISE (10,000+ tasks). All plans include unlimited users.

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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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Onfleet: What tasks are included in each Onfleet plan?

LAUNCH includes up to 2,500 tasks/month, SCALE includes up to 5,000 tasks/month, and ENTERPRISE includes 10,000+ tasks/month. Tasks are counted as deliveries or pickups.

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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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Onfleet: Does Onfleet charge for SMS and voice?

Yes, SMS and voice telephony are billed separately on a usage basis, with rates varying by country. Charges are applied monthly to your invoice.

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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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Onfleet: Does Onfleet offer a free trial?

Onfleet offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required until you select a plan.

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