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Flexport vs Shippabo

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Flexport

Maritime

Global freight forwarding and supply chain platform

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Shippabo

Logistics

Freight forwarder with its own import management platform, priced on container volume

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Flexport $5,000 monthly minimum fulfillment spend requirement excludes small and medium businesses; Shippabo the software is priced on container volume under an annual service agreement, so the fee moves with freight rather than usage and a soft import season still carries a committed cost.
  • They diverge on capability: Flexport covers Freight forwarding, Shippabo covers Purchase order tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flexport and Shippabo actually diverge.

Attributes where Flexport and Shippabo differ
AttributeFlexportShippabo
Pricing modelusage-basedquote
CategoryMaritimeLogistics
Founded2013Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), platforms (Web), 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 Flexport

  • Freight forwarding
  • Supply chain visibility
  • Inventory management
  • NetSuite
  • SAP
  • QuickBooks
  • Shopify
  • Amazon

Only in Shippabo

  • Purchase order tracking
  • Shipment visibility
  • Supplier collaboration
  • Landed cost
  • System integrations

Both cover

  • Customs brokerage

What people use each for

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

Flexport

  • International shippingnot Shippabo
  • Customs clearancenot Shippabo
  • Supply chain visibilitynot Shippabo
  • Freight managementnot Shippabo

Shippabo

  • A mid-sized importer bringing containers from China that needs PO-level visibility without building it in-housenot Flexport
  • A wholesaler that wants factories updating purchase order status directly instead of by emailnot Flexport
  • A retailer needing landed cost per shipment to price goods before they arrivenot Flexport
  • An importer consolidating forwarding, customs brokerage and tracking with one providernot Flexport

Where each one falls short

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

Flexport

  • $5,000 monthly minimum fulfillment spend requirement excludes small and medium businesses
  • Inconsistent customer service with reports of slow quote responses that delayed orders by up to two months
  • Hidden fees and additional charges beyond quoted prices reported by multiple customers
  • Quote-only pricing model makes budgeting difficult compared to published rate cards from competitors

Shippabo

  • The software is priced on container volume under an annual service agreement, so the fee moves with freight rather than usage and a soft import season still carries a committed cost.
  • Platform and forwarding are bought together, which makes tendering freight to a cheaper carrier expensive because you risk losing the visibility layer your team uses.
  • As a small forwarder it has less network depth and weaker space allocation than the global incumbents, which bites hardest in a tight ocean market when capacity is rationed to large accounts.
  • Nothing is published about price, so importers cannot benchmark the software fee against independent visibility vendors without a sales process.
  • Coverage is concentrated on the trans-Pacific import lane, so companies with significant intra-Europe, Latin American or export flows need a second provider anyway.

Pricing, plan by plan

Flexport

On request
  • StandardFree
    • Freight services
    • Basic visibility
    • Standard support
  • ProfessionalFree
    • Full visibility
    • Analytics
    • Priority support
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom solutions
    • API access
    • Dedicated team

Shippabo

On request
  • Shippabo Platform$undefined/year
    • Annual software service agreement
    • Priced on container volume and partner count
    • Purchase order and container visibility

Which should you pick?

Choose Flexport if

  • You need freight forwarding.
  • You also want supply chain visibility.
Flexport review

Choose Shippabo if

  • You need purchase order tracking.
  • You also want shipment visibility.
Shippabo review

Questions people ask

Is Flexport or Shippabo better?
Neither clearly leads. Flexport starts at On request and Shippabo at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Flexport or Shippabo?
Flexport starts at On request and Shippabo at On request.
Does Flexport or Shippabo run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Flexport best used for?
Flexport is most often used for international shipping, customs clearance, supply chain visibility, freight management. Of those, international shipping and customs clearance are not what Shippabo is typically brought in for.
What can Flexport do that Shippabo cannot?
Flexport covers Freight forwarding, Supply chain visibility, Inventory management, NetSuite. Shippabo covers Purchase order tracking, Shipment visibility, Supplier collaboration, Landed cost. Both handle Customs brokerage.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Flexport: What is Flexport's minimum spend requirement?

As of January 2026, Flexport requires a $5,000 minimum monthly fulfillment spend, positioning the service toward mid-market and enterprise sellers.

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Shippabo: Is Shippabo still trading?

Yes. The platform and freight services are active, operated by Galleon Technology with United States and China operations.

Flexport: What shipping modes does Flexport support?

Flexport supports all modes of transport including air freight, ocean freight (FCL and LCL), truck, and rail. Services include ocean and air freight forwarding, customs brokerage, Amazon FBA prep, and omnichannel fulfillment.

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Shippabo: Can I buy the software without using Shippabo as my forwarder?

The visibility product is sold as an annual agreement priced on container volume and partners, so it is structured around the freight relationship rather than as a standalone subscription.

Flexport: Does Flexport offer fulfillment services?

Yes. Flexport provides omnichannel fulfillment services for Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Shopify, plus Amazon FBA preparation at Flexport warehouses.

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Shippabo: How is it priced?

On container volume and partner count under an annual software service agreement. No figures are published.

Flexport: How does Flexport pricing work?

Flexport uses quote-only pricing based on shipment lanes, volume commitments, and service tier. Pricing varies by route and service level, requiring direct consultation with sales for specific quotes.

Source
Shippabo: Is it a neutral multi-carrier platform?

No. It is a forwarder's own platform, so it will not give you a genuinely carrier-agnostic view of freight you tender elsewhere.

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