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Pirate Ship alternatives
Pirate Ship compared with 7 alternatives: Shippo, Stamps.com, ShipStation, PitneyShip, Easyship and 2 more.
Pirate Ship is free to use. 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirate ShipThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| Shippo | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web |
| Stamps.com | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| ShipStation | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| PitneyShip | Free plan · from $34.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Easyship | Free plan · from $23/mo | Yes | Web |
| ShippingEasy | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Veeqo | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
Price against what you get
Pirate Ship has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Shippo, ShipStation, PitneyShip, Easyship and ShippingEasy score higher without starting 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 Pirate Ship
- Free plan · from $17/mo
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). Pirate Ship is free.
- Shippo also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Small online shops shipping from one or more storefronts
- Free trial · from $14.99/mo
Stamps.com
Print postage, stamps and discounted shipping labels from the office
- Stamps.com starts at $14.99 per month (Basic). Pirate Ship is free.
- Pirate Ship has a free plan. Stamps.com does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Stamps.com lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Law, accounting and insurance offices that send Certified Mail
- Free trial · from $14.99/mo
ShipStation
Shipping software for online sellers, priced by shipments a month
- ShipStation starts at $14.99 per month for up to 50 shipments, billed monthly. Pirate Ship is free.
- Pirate Ship has a free plan. ShipStation does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ShipStation lists an iOS app.
- ShipStation also covers workflow automation, inventory and barcode scanning.
Suits: Online sellers combining orders from several stores and marketplaces
- Free plan · from $34.99/mo
PitneyShip
Pitney Bowes app for discounted labels, stamps and Certified Mail
- PitneyShip starts at $34.99 per month (Premium), with no usage fee. Pirate Ship is free.
- Only PitneyShip lists iOS and Android apps.
- Pirate Ship also covers reports.
Suits: Small US businesses that send letters and Certified Mail as well as parcels
- Free plan · from $23/mo
Easyship
Shipping software with 550+ courier services and duty estimates
- Easyship starts at $23 per month for up to 500 shipments, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly). Pirate Ship is free.
- Easyship also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Online stores shipping internationally that want duty estimates upfront
- Free plan · from $19.99/mo
ShippingEasy
Shipping software for small sellers, priced by shipments a month
- ShippingEasy starts at $19.99 per month for up to 200 shipments. Pirate Ship is free.
- ShippingEasy also covers workflow automation and email campaigns.
Suits: Small online and brick-and-mortar sellers shipping mostly with USPS and UPS
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Veeqo
Amazon's free multichannel shipping app, with paid inventory tools
- Veeqo starts at $19 per month and up, for up to 300 orders a month (Inventory). Pirate Ship is free.
- Only Veeqo lists an iOS app.
- Veeqo also covers inventory, barcode scanning and amazon selling.
Suits: Amazon sellers who also sell on eBay, Shopify or Walmart
Limits worth knowing in Pirate Ship
- Only USPS and UPS are offered; there is no FedEx or DHL option.
- Postage is the only cost. The "up to 88%" savings figure is Pirate Ship's own comparison with retail rates.
- UPS discounts apply only to shipments that start in the US.
- It runs in a web browser only; the site lists no mobile app, and support is by chat and email.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Pirate Ship?
The alternatives to Pirate Ship in this directory are Shippo, Stamps.com, ShipStation, PitneyShip, Easyship, ShippingEasy and Veeqo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pirate Ship.
Is there a free alternative to Pirate Ship?
Yes. Shippo, PitneyShip, Easyship, ShippingEasy and Veeqo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Pirate Ship alternatives work on Windows?
The Pirate Ship listing does not include a Windows app. Stamps.com lists one.
Which Pirate Ship alternatives work on macOS?
The Pirate Ship listing does not include a macOS app. Stamps.com lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.