Free ShipStation alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

6 of the 8 ShipStation alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Shippo, Easyship and Shiprocket rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Shippo	Free plan + paid	$17/month (Pro)	No	Web	4 of 4	68.8
2	Easyship	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web	4 of 4	61.8
3	Shiprocket	Free plan + paid	From ₹199/month	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	59.4
4	Ordoro	Free plan + paid	$59 a month (Shipping Advanced)	No	Web	6 of 6	42.3
5	EasyPost	Free plan + paid	$20 a month plus per-label fee	No	Web	7 of 7	42.3
6	Veeqo	Free plan + paid	From $19/month	No	Web	4 of 4	42.3

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
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
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
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
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. 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)

Quick comparison

1. ShippoTop pick

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2. Easyship

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3. Shiprocket

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4. Ordoro

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5. EasyPost

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6. Veeqo

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