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Shippo vs ShipStation

Shippo logo

Shippo

Logistics

Shipping software for comparing rates and printing discounted labels

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShipStation logo

ShipStation

Logistics

Multichannel order fulfillment software

From
$14.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Shippo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Shippo premier tier requires contacting sales for custom pricing; 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 Shippo and ShipStation actually diverge.

Attributes where Shippo and ShipStation differ
AttributeShippoShipStation
Starting priceFree$14.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: 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 Shippo

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.

Shippo

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

ShipStation

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

Where each one falls short

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

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)

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

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

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 Shippo if

  • You want to start without paying.
Shippo review

Choose ShipStation if

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

Questions people ask

Is Shippo or ShipStation better?
Neither clearly leads. Shippo starts at Free and ShipStation at $14.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shippo or ShipStation?
Shippo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Shippo and $14.99/month for ShipStation.
Does Shippo or ShipStation run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Shippo for free?
Yes. Shippo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ShipStation starts at $14.99/month.
What is Shippo best used for?
Shippo is most often used for comparing rates within seconds across 40+ carriers, generating return labels to streamline returns process, handling international shipping with customs forms generation, creating and printing bulk labels via csv import. Of those, comparing rates within seconds across 40+ carriers and generating return labels to streamline returns process are not what ShipStation is typically brought in for.
What can Shippo do that ShipStation cannot?
ShipStation covers Multichannel order management, Batch label printing, Shipping automation, International shipping.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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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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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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