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ShipStation alternatives: 8 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll shipping software

Top picks

  • Shippo logo

    Best overall

    Shippo

    Starting price: $17/month (Pro)

  • Easyship logo

    Best free option

    Easyship

    Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave ShipStation: no free plan; every tier is a monthly subscription after the trial, and price rises with shipment volume, so busy months cost more. We ranked 8 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ShipStation, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Shippo currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Shippo logoShippoFree plan + paid$17/month (Pro)NoWeb4 of 468.8
2Easyship logoEasyshipFree plan + paid—NoWeb4 of 461.8
3Shiprocket logoShiprocketFree plan + paidFrom ₹199/monthNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.4
4Ordoro logoOrdoroFree plan + paid$59 a month (Shipping Advanced)NoWeb6 of 642.3
5EasyPost logoEasyPostFree plan + paid$20 a month plus per-label feeNoWeb7 of 742.3
6Stamps.com logoStamps.comPaid$14.99/monthNoWeb, Windows, iOS +15 of 542.3
7Veeqo logoVeeqoFree plan + paidFrom $19/monthNoWeb4 of 442.3
8ShipBob logoShipBobPaid—NoWeb5 of 540.9
  1. Shippo logo

    1. ShippoTop pick

    Best for: Small US online stores that want discounted labels and a free plan to start

    Free plan + paidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from ShipStation

    Has a free plan for low volumes and a cheaper paid tier, with similar store and carrier connections.

    Pros

    • Free Starter plan is enough for very small shippers
    • Discounted USPS, UPS, FedEx and DHL Express rates without negotiating
    • Well-documented shipping API for developers and marketplaces

    Cons

    • Free plan caps monthly labels and charges a fee to use your own carrier account
    • Branded tracking and phone support need the paid plan
    • Mostly geared to sellers shipping from the US
    Visit Shippo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Shippo a good ShipStation alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Starter, up to 30 labels/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026goshippo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $17/month (Pro)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026goshippo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Carrier discounts
    USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL Express
    Checked Nov 8, 2026goshippo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes (shipping, tracking, address, rating)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026goshippo.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Easyship logo

    2. Easyship

    Best for: Online stores that ship internationally and want rate comparison plus duty estimates

    Free plan + paidWeb

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from ShipStation

    Stronger for cross-border shipping, with duties and taxes shown at checkout.

    Pros

    • Free plan where you pay only for labels
    • Large choice of courier services worldwide
    • Import tax and duty estimates before shipping

    Cons

    • Free plan has shipment limits and no advanced API calls
    • Advanced automation and higher limits need annual paid plans
    • Less focused on cash-on-delivery workflows common in India
    Visit Easyship Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Easyship a good ShipStation alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026easyship.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Courier services
    550+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026easyship.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026easyship.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Duties
    Import tax and duty calculation
    Checked Nov 8, 2026easyship.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Shiprocket logo

    3. Shiprocket

    Best for: Indian D2C brands and small online sellers who want many couriers without separate contracts

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from ShipStation

    Courier aggregator built for Indian sellers shipping domestically with COD.

    Pros

    • Free plan for sellers shipping only a few orders a month
    • Many courier partners with automatic courier recommendation
    • Cash on delivery, returns and tracking pages built in

    Cons

    • Shipping is paid upfront from a prepaid wallet
    • Lower per-shipment rates require a paid monthly plan
    • Weight discrepancy disputes with couriers are a common complaint area
    Visit Shiprocket Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Shiprocket a good ShipStation alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, Lite plan for up to 5 orders/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shiprocket.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid plans
    From ₹199/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shiprocket.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Coverage
    19,000+ pin codes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shiprocket.in(opens source in a new tab)
    Sign-up
    No credit card required
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shiprocket.in(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Ordoro logo

    4. Ordoro

    Best for: Small ecommerce sellers who want shipping labels, inventory sync and dropship routing in one tool

    Free plan + paidWeb

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from ShipStation

    Free shipping plan plus optional inventory and dropshipping apps in one account.

    Pros

    • Free shipping plan with discounted carrier rates
    • Pick only the apps you need: Shipping, Inventory or Dropshipping
    • Unlimited users on paid Shipping and all Inventory plans
    • 15-day trial with no card required

    Cons

    • Free plan is capped at 100 labels, one channel and one user
    • Inventory plans start well above most shipping-only tools
    • Order caps on Inventory and Dropshipping plans add overage fees
    Visit Ordoro Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ordoro a good ShipStation alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 100 orders a month (Shipping)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ordoro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $59 a month (Shipping Advanced)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ordoro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Shipping Premium plan
    $149 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ordoro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Inventory plan
    From $349 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ordoro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Dropshipping plan
    From $299 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ordoro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    15 days, no credit card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ordoro.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. EasyPost logo

    5. EasyPost

    Best for: Developers and platforms that want one API for labels, rates and tracking across many carriers

    Free plan + paidWeb

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from ShipStation

    Developer-first multi-carrier API with a free tier for the first few thousand labels.

    Pros

    • One integration reaches 100+ carriers
    • Free to start for the first few thousand labels each month
    • Client libraries for C#, Go, Java, Node.js, PHP, Python and Ruby
    • Tracking, address verification and insurance APIs in the same account

    Cons

    • Built for developers; small sellers may find a label app simpler
    • Tracking and insurance are extra per-shipment charges
    • Bringing your own carrier accounts adds a monthly fee
    Visit EasyPost Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is EasyPost a good ShipStation alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 3,000 labels (postage extra)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026easypost.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Own carrier accounts
    $20 per month plus per-label fee
    Checked Nov 8, 2026easypost.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Carriers
    100+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026easypost.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Client libraries
    C#, Go, Java, Node.js, PHP, Python, Ruby
    Checked Nov 8, 2026easypost.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Shipping insurance
    1% of shipment value, $1 minimum
    Checked Nov 8, 2026easypost.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Own carrier accounts plan
    $20 a month plus per-label fee
    Checked Nov 8, 2026easypost.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Tracking API
    $0.01–$0.03 per shipment
    Checked Nov 8, 2026easypost.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Stamps.com logo

    6. Stamps.com

    Best for: US offices and small sellers who send letters and parcels and want postage without post office trips

    PaidWeb, Windows, iOS, Android

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from ShipStation

    Same owner, simpler tool for offices that mainly print USPS stamps and a few labels.

    Pros

    • Prints real USPS stamps as well as shipping labels
    • Compares discounted UPS, USPS, FedEx and DHL rates
    • Free carrier pickups and address verification
    • QuickBooks Online integration on higher tiers

    Cons

    • Monthly subscription even in quiet months
    • Basic plan caps stamps and labels and has chatbot-only support
    • US-only service, with rates limited to the continental US
    Visit Stamps.com Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Stamps.com a good ShipStation alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $14.99/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stamps.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stamps.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Carriers
    USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL Express
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stamps.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Postage discount
    Up to 87%
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stamps.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Auctane
    Checked Nov 8, 2026stamps.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Veeqo logo

    7. Veeqo

    Best for: US and UK multichannel ecommerce sellers who want free label buying with optional inventory tools

    Free plan + paidWeb

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from ShipStation

    Free multichannel shipping software with discounted carrier rates; you pay only for labels.

    Pros

    • Shipping features are free with unlimited users and orders
    • Discounted rates from major US carriers plus credits back on labels
    • Connects Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Walmart and other channels

    Cons

    • Inventory management needs a paid plan priced by order volume
    • Owned by Amazon, which some sellers may prefer to avoid for their data
    • Country selector only offers the US and UK
    Visit Veeqo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Veeqo a good ShipStation alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Free shipping features
    Checked Nov 8, 2026veeqo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Inventory plan
    From $19/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026veeqo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Amazon (since 2021)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026veeqo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sales channels
    Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Walmart, WooCommerce and more
    Checked Nov 8, 2026veeqo.com(opens source in a new tab)
  8. ShipBob logo

    8. ShipBob

    Best for: Growing DTC brands that want to hand off warehousing and order shipping to one partner

    PaidWeb

    40.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from ShipStation

    Hand off storage, packing and shipping entirely to a 3PL instead of running fulfillment in-house.

    Pros

    • Fulfillment centres in North America, the UK, Europe and Australia
    • Inventory dashboard and standard integrations included at no extra cost
    • Handles returns, B2B and retail orders as well as DTC parcels

    Cons

    • No public price list; every quote is custom
    • Extras such as kitting cost more on top of standard fees
    • Overkill for sellers shipping only a few orders a week
    Visit ShipBob Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ShipBob a good ShipStation alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Founded
    2014
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shipbob.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Fulfillment centres
    50+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shipbob.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Software cost
    Included for customers
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shipbob.com(opens source in a new tab)
    International fulfillment
    USA, Canada, UK, Australia and Europe
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shipbob.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing
    Custom quote
    Checked Nov 8, 2026shipbob.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best ShipStation alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Shippo logo

Best ShipStation alternative for most people

Shippo

Has a free plan for low volumes and a cheaper paid tier, with similar store and carrier connections.

Easyship logo

Best ShipStation alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Easyship

Stronger for cross-border shipping, with duties and taxes shown at checkout.

Stamps.com logo

Best ShipStation alternative for Windows

Stamps.com

Same owner, simpler tool for offices that mainly print USPS stamps and a few labels.

Shiprocket logo

Best ShipStation alternative for iPhone and Android

Shiprocket

Courier aggregator built for Indian sellers shipping domestically with COD.

Ordoro logo

Best ShipStation alternative for working in the browser

Ordoro

Free shipping plan plus optional inventory and dropshipping apps in one account.

ShipStation alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to ShipStation?

Shippo ranks first right now. Has a free plan for low volumes and a cheaper paid tier, with similar store and carrier connections. Easyship and Shiprocket follow it in our ranking.

ShipStation vs Shippo: what's the difference?

ShipStation is a paid product; Shippo is free with paid plans. Verified prices: ShipStation $14.99 a month (Starter), Shippo $17/month (Pro). Only ShipStation runs on iOS and Android.

Is ShipStation free?

ShipStation is a paid product. Free trial: 30 days, no credit card; Starting price: $14.99 a month (Starter); Standard plan: From $29.99 a month; Premium plan: From $349.99 a month. Checked on ShipStation's own site, November 2026.

How much do ShipStation alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked ShipStation alternatives: Shippo, $17/month (Pro); Shiprocket, From ₹199/month; Ordoro, $59 a month (Shipping Advanced); EasyPost, $20 a month plus per-label fee; Stamps.com, $14.99/month. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to ShipStation?

Yes. Shippo (free plan + paid), Easyship (free plan + paid), Shiprocket (free plan + paid) and Ordoro (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to ShipStation?

None of the 8 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from ShipStation?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan; every tier is a monthly subscription after the trial; price rises with shipment volume, so busy months cost more; most carrier discounts are aimed at US shippers.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces ShipStation, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.