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ShipStation vs Deliverr

ShipStation logo

ShipStation

Software

Multichannel order fulfillment software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Deliverr logo

Deliverr

Software

Fast and affordable e-commerce fulfillment

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ShipStation has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ShipStation pricing is banded by monthly shipment volume, so the headline rate covers only the lowest 50 shipment band; Deliverr the vendor's own pricing example page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2 January 2023 quoted all-inclusive fulfillment cost examples (receive, pick and pack, order handling, packaging, shipping to any US destination): a 5.6lb item at $12.04 standard or $14.22 for a Website Fast Tag shipment, and a 17lb computer monitor at $16.33 standard or $19.33 for a Website Fast Tag shipment
  • They diverge on capability: ShipStation covers Multichannel order management, Deliverr covers 2-day fulfillment.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ShipStation and Deliverr actually diverge.

Attributes where ShipStation and Deliverr differ
AttributeShipStationDeliverr
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Cloud-based, API access
Founded20112017

Identical on both: 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 ShipStation

  • Multichannel order management
  • Batch label printing
  • Shipping automation
  • International shipping
  • Return management
  • Customer communication
  • Carrier integration
  • Real-time tracking

Only in Deliverr

  • 2-day fulfillment
  • Inventory distribution
  • Fast shipping badges
  • Returns processing
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • Walmart
  • eBay

What people use each for

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

ShipStation

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

Deliverr

  • Fast fulfillmentnot ShipStation
  • Marketplace optimizationnot ShipStation
  • Inventory distributionnot ShipStation
  • Badge qualificationnot ShipStation

Where each one falls short

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

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

Deliverr

  • The vendor's own pricing example page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2 January 2023 quoted all-inclusive fulfillment cost examples (receive, pick and pack, order handling, packaging, shipping to any US destination): a 5.6lb item at $12.04 standard or $14.22 for a Website Fast Tag shipment, and a 17lb computer monitor at $16.33 standard or $19.33 for a Website Fast Tag shipment

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Deliverr

On request
  • StandardFree
    • Pay per order
    • 2-day shipping
    • Basic support
  • ProfessionalFree
    • Volume discounts
    • Priority support
    • Advanced analytics
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Dedicated support
    • SLA guarantees

Which should you pick?

Choose ShipStation if

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

Choose Deliverr if

  • You need 2-day fulfillment.
  • You work on Web, Cloud-based, API access.
  • You also want inventory distribution.
Deliverr review

Questions people ask

Is ShipStation or Deliverr better?
Neither clearly leads. ShipStation starts at Free and Deliverr at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ShipStation or Deliverr?
ShipStation has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ShipStation and On request for Deliverr.
Does ShipStation or Deliverr run on more platforms?
ShipStation runs on Web. Deliverr runs on Web, Cloud-based, API access.
Can I use ShipStation for free?
Yes. ShipStation has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Deliverr starts at On request.
What is ShipStation best used for?
ShipStation is most often used for printing shipping labels across multiple carriers, importing orders from marketplaces and stores for fulfilment, automating shipping rules and batch label creation. Of those, printing shipping labels across multiple carriers and importing orders from marketplaces and stores for fulfilment are not what Deliverr is typically brought in for.
What can ShipStation do that Deliverr cannot?
ShipStation covers Multichannel order management, Batch label printing, Shipping automation, International shipping. Deliverr covers 2-day fulfillment, Inventory distribution, Fast shipping badges, Returns processing.
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