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PitneyShip alternatives
PitneyShip compared with 5 alternatives: Stamps.com, Pirate Ship, ShipStation, Shippo and Easyship.
PitneyShip has a free plan. Paid plans start at $34.99 per month (Premium), with no usage fee. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PitneyShipThis tool | Free plan · from $34.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Stamps.com | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Pirate Ship | Free | Free | Web |
| ShipStation | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Shippo | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web |
| Easyship | Free plan · from $23/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
PitneyShip starts at $34.99 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: ShipStation.
Stamps.com, Pirate Ship, Shippo and Easyship start lower without scoring higher.
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 PitneyShip
- 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). PitneyShip starts at $34.99 per month (Premium), with no usage fee.
- PitneyShip has a free plan. Stamps.com does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Stamps.com lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Stamps.com also covers reports.
Suits: Law, accounting and insurance offices that send Certified Mail
- Free
Pirate Ship
Free web app for discounted USPS and UPS labels, with no monthly fee
- Pirate Ship is free. PitneyShip starts at $34.99 per month (Premium), with no usage fee.
- Only PitneyShip lists iOS and Android apps.
- Pirate Ship also covers reports.
Suits: Small sellers and occasional shippers in the US who want no software fee
- 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. PitneyShip starts at $34.99 per month (Premium), with no usage fee.
- PitneyShip has a free plan. ShipStation does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PitneyShip lists an Android app.
- ShipStation also covers workflow automation, reports, inventory and barcode scanning.
Suits: Online sellers combining orders from several stores and marketplaces
- 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). PitneyShip starts at $34.99 per month (Premium), with no usage fee.
- Only PitneyShip lists iOS and Android apps.
- Shippo also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Small online shops shipping from one or more storefronts
- 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). PitneyShip starts at $34.99 per month (Premium), with no usage fee.
- Only PitneyShip lists iOS and Android apps.
- Easyship also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Online stores shipping internationally that want duty estimates upfront
Limits worth knowing in PitneyShip
- The pay-as-you-go plan has no monthly fee but adds 5% to the price of every label printed.
- Postage, carrier charges and supplies are paid on top of any plan, and the discounted rates apply to shipping from the US only.
- Pitney Bowes's savings figures, such as $1.70 off a Priority Mail flat-rate envelope, are its own estimates.
- Single sign-on, API access and unlimited users need a quoted Enterprise plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to PitneyShip?
The alternatives to PitneyShip in this directory are Stamps.com, Pirate Ship, ShipStation, Shippo and Easyship. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PitneyShip.
Is there a free alternative to PitneyShip?
Yes. Pirate Ship is free to use. Shippo and Easyship have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which PitneyShip alternatives work on Windows?
The PitneyShip listing does not include a Windows app. Stamps.com lists one.
Which PitneyShip alternatives work on macOS?
The PitneyShip 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.