Logistics & Shipping · head to head
ShipStation vs Easyship
ShipStation
Logistics & Shipping
Multichannel order fulfillment software
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Easyship
Logistics & Shipping
Multi-carrier shipping software for e-commerce and business
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: ShipStation pricing is banded by monthly shipment volume, so the headline rate covers only the lowest 50 shipment band; Easyship exact paid plan prices and shipment volume caps are not clearly published on the main pricing page, requiring users to dig through support articles.
- They diverge on capability: ShipStation covers Multichannel order management, Easyship covers Discounted shipping rates.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ShipStation and Easyship actually diverge.
| Attribute | ShipStation | Easyship |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web | web, api |
| Founded | 2011 | 2014 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Logistics & Shipping).
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 Easyship
- Discounted shipping rates
- Multi-carrier rate comparison
- Shipping automation rules
- Tax and duty calculation
- Live checkout rates
- Branded tracking
- Platform integrations
- 3PL fulfillment network
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ShipStation
- Printing shipping labels across multiple carriersnot Easyship
- Importing orders from marketplaces and stores for fulfilmentnot Easyship
- Automating shipping rules and batch label creationnot Easyship
Easyship
- Comparing shipping rates across multiple couriersnot ShipStation
- Automating international customs and duty calculationnot ShipStation
- Displaying live shipping rates at online store checkoutnot ShipStation
- Batch printing shipping labels for high order volumesnot ShipStation
- Outsourcing fulfillment to a global 3PL warehouse networknot 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
Easyship
- Exact paid plan prices and shipment volume caps are not clearly published on the main pricing page, requiring users to dig through support articles.
- Discounted courier rates depend on Easyship's negotiated carrier relationships, which vary by region and may not beat a merchant's own carrier account rates.
- Advanced features like tax/duty display at checkout and multi-box shipping are gated behind higher-tier paid plans.
- 24/7 phone support is only available on the Premier plan and above, leaving lower-tier users with limited support channels.
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
Easyship
Free- FreeFree
- Discounted shipping rates
- Intelligent courier selection
- Import tax and duty calculation
- Plus$29/month
- Everything in Free
- Shipping rates at checkout
- Link your own courier account
- Premier$69/month
- Everything in Plus
- Display tax and duty at checkout
- Pre-generated return labels
- Scale$99/month
- Higher shipment volumes
- Advanced automation
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose ShipStation if
- You need multichannel order management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want batch label printing.
Choose Easyship if
- You need discounted shipping rates.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web, api.
- You also want multi-carrier rate comparison.
Questions people ask
- Is ShipStation or Easyship better?
- Neither clearly leads. ShipStation starts at Free and Easyship at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ShipStation or Easyship?
- ShipStation starts at Free and Easyship at Free.
- Does ShipStation or Easyship run on more platforms?
- ShipStation runs on Web. Easyship runs on web, api.
- Can I use ShipStation for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Easyship is typically brought in for.
- What can ShipStation do that Easyship cannot?
- ShipStation covers Multichannel order management, Batch label printing, Shipping automation, International shipping. Easyship covers Discounted shipping rates, Multi-carrier rate comparison, Shipping automation rules, Tax and duty calculation.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Easyship: What does Easyship cost?
Easyship has a Free plan, plus paid Plus and Premier plans with a 14-day free trial (annual billing gives 20% off), and a custom-priced Enterprise plan for high-volume shippers.
SourceEasyship: Is there a free plan?
Yes, the Free plan is free forever with no credit card required, and includes discounted shipping rates, intelligent courier selection, import tax and duty calculation, and smart box selection.
SourceEasyship: What extra features come with Plus and Premier?
Plus adds shipping rates at checkout, linking your own courier accounts, auto-sync orders, and live chat support. Premier adds tax and duty display at checkout, pre-generated return labels, multi-box shipping, and 24/7 phone support.
SourceEasyship: What does the Enterprise plan offer?
Enterprise is custom-priced for businesses shipping 5,000+ orders a month, and includes access to a global 3PL fulfillment network and personalized onboarding.
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