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ShipBob vs Shippo

ShipBob logo

ShipBob

Logistics

E-commerce fulfillment and logistics platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shippo logo

Shippo

Logistics

Shipping software for comparing rates and printing discounted labels

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Shippo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ShipBob no published pricing available; all costs require custom quote request; Shippo premier tier requires contacting sales for custom pricing
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ShipBob and Shippo actually diverge.

Attributes where ShipBob and Shippo differ
AttributeShipBobShippo
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb
Founded2014Unknown

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 ShipBob

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

Only in Shippo

Nothing recorded that ShipBob does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

ShipBob

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

Shippo

  • Comparing rates within seconds across 40+ carriersnot ShipBob
  • Generating return labels to streamline returns processnot ShipBob
  • Handling international shipping with customs forms generationnot ShipBob
  • Creating and printing bulk labels via CSV importnot ShipBob
  • Tracking shipments with automated customer notificationsnot ShipBob

Where each one falls short

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

ShipBob

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

Shippo

  • Premier tier requires contacting sales for custom pricing
  • Address validation charges vary by tier ($0.09 Starter, $0.08 Pro, $0.06 Premier per non-US lookup)

Pricing, plan by plan

ShipBob

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ShipBob review.

Shippo

Free
  • StarterFree
    • up to 30 labels per month
    • 1 user login
    • connect own carrier account at $0.05/label
  • Pro$17/month
    • scales from 1-10,000 labels per month
    • up to 5 user logins
    • free carrier account connections
  • Premier$null/custom
    • unlimited shipments
    • 15+ user logins
    • dedicated account manager

Which should you pick?

Choose ShipBob if

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

Choose Shippo if

  • You want to start without paying.
Shippo review

Questions people ask

Is ShipBob or Shippo better?
Neither clearly leads. ShipBob starts at On request and Shippo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ShipBob or Shippo?
Shippo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ShipBob and Free for Shippo.
Does ShipBob or Shippo run on more platforms?
ShipBob runs on Web, API. Shippo runs on Web.
Can I use Shippo for free?
Yes. Shippo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ShipBob starts at On request.
What is ShipBob best used for?
ShipBob is most often used for e-commerce order fulfillment and logistics, multi-location inventory management, 2-day shipping across continental united states, global shipping to 250+ destinations. Of those, e-commerce order fulfillment and logistics and multi-location inventory management are not what Shippo is typically brought in for.
What can ShipBob do that Shippo cannot?
ShipBob covers Fulfillment services, Inventory management, Distributed warehousing, 2-day shipping.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Shippo: How much does Shippo cost?

Shippo's Starter free plan includes 30 labels per month. Pro is $17/month or $205/year with a 10% discount. Premier plan requires contacting sales for custom pricing.

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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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Shippo: What is included in Shippo's free Starter plan?

Shippo Starter free tier includes up to 30 labels per month, 1 user login, and the ability to connect your own carrier account with a charge of $0.05 per label.

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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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Shippo: What additional costs does Shippo charge beyond the subscription?

Beyond subscription fees, Shippo charges for postage (carrier rates with Shippo discounts), optional insurance, address validation ($0.09 for Starter, $0.08 for Pro, $0.06 for Premier per non-US lookup), and label overages at $0.08 per label beyond 10,000/month on Pro tier.

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