Alternatives · Shipping
FlagShip alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best FlagShip alternative for most people is Pirate Ship (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of shipping software. It's also the best free one.
FlagShip compared with 5 alternatives: Stallion Express, ShipTime, Freightcom, Shippo and Pirate Ship.
FlagShip is free to use. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlagShipThis tool | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Stallion Express | Free | Free | Web |
| ShipTime | Free | Free | Web |
| Freightcom | Paid | No | Web |
| Shippo | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web |
| Pirate Ship | Free | Free | Web |
Price against what you get
FlagShip has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from FlagShip
Stallion Express
Discounted postage for Canadian online sellers, no monthly fee
- Stallion Express is free.
- Stallion Express lists no iOS and Android apps, which FlagShip has.
Suits: Canadian sellers shipping to the U.S. who want to compare with Canada Post
ShipTime
Canadian multi-carrier shipping platform with no monthly fee
- ShipTime is free.
- ShipTime lists no iOS and Android apps, which FlagShip has.
- ShipTime also covers reports.
Suits: Canadian small businesses that want no monthly fee
Freightcom
Canadian LTL, courier and ecommerce shipping platform
- Freightcom has no free plan, unlike FlagShip.
- Freightcom lists no iOS and Android apps, which FlagShip has.
Suits: Canadian businesses that ship both pallets and parcels
Shippo
Multi-carrier shipping app and API, priced by labels a month
- Shippo starts at $17 per month for up to 200 labels, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Shippo lists no iOS and Android apps, which FlagShip has.
- Shippo also covers reports.
Suits: Small online shops shipping from one or more storefronts
Pirate Ship
Free web app for discounted USPS and UPS labels, with no monthly fee
- Pirate Ship is free.
- Pirate Ship lists no iOS and Android apps, which FlagShip has.
- Pirate Ship also covers reports.
- Pirate Ship does not cover workflow automation, which FlagShip does.
Suits: Small sellers and occasional shippers in the US who want no software fee
Limits worth knowing in FlagShip
- FlagShip is an authorized reseller; the up-to-70% discount is the vendor's claim and varies by courier and service.
- No published price list: the cost of each shipment is only shown inside an account.
- For ground shipments across the border, brokerage fees are billed to your account if you have no customs broker.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to FlagShip?
The alternatives to FlagShip in this directory are Stallion Express, ShipTime, Freightcom, Shippo and Pirate Ship. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with FlagShip.
Is there a free alternative to FlagShip?
Yes. Stallion Express, ShipTime and Pirate Ship are free to use. Shippo has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.