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ShipStation API (ShipEngine) alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best ShipStation API (ShipEngine) alternative for most people is ShipStation (2.6 GPA), third in our ranking of shipping software. The best free one is EasyPost (2.6 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for up to 3,000 labels using Wallet carriers; postage is extra."
ShipStation API (ShipEngine) compared with 8 alternatives: EasyPost, Shippo, ShipStation, ShippyPro, Easyship and 3 more.
ShipStation API (ShipEngine) has a free plan. Paid plans start at $75 per month for up to 1,000 labels. 3 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShipStation API (ShipEngine)This tool | Free plan · from $75/mo | Yes | Web |
| EasyPost | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Shippo | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web |
| ShipStation | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| ShippyPro | Free trial · from €159.20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Easyship | Free plan · from $23/mo | Yes | Web |
| Ship&Co | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | Web |
| ShipHawk | Paid | No | Web |
| Zonos | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
ShipStation API (ShipEngine) starts at $75 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 5 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: EasyPost, Shippo, ShipStation, Easyship and Ship&Co.
ShippyPro scores 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 ShipStation API (ShipEngine)
EasyPost
Shipping API for labels, rate shopping and tracking
- EasyPost starts at $20 per month, plus a per-label fee.
Suits: Developers adding labels and tracking to an app
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 also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Small online shops shipping from one or more storefronts
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.
- ShipStation has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike ShipStation API (ShipEngine).
- ShipStation also lists an iOS app.
- ShipStation also covers workflow automation, reports, inventory and barcode scanning.
Suits: Online sellers combining orders from several stores and marketplaces
ShippyPro
Multi-carrier shipping platform with tracking and returns
- ShippyPro starts at €159.20 per month, billed annually (€199 billed monthly).
- ShippyPro has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike ShipStation API (ShipEngine).
- ShippyPro also covers workflow automation.
Suits: European ecommerce brands using several carriers
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).
- Easyship also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Online stores shipping internationally that want duty estimates upfront
Ship&Co
Multi-carrier shipping labels and API built for sellers in Japan
- Ship&Co starts at $8 per month for up to 50 labels, plus $0.17 per label.
- Ship&Co has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike ShipStation API (ShipEngine).
- Ship&Co also covers reports.
Suits: Shopify and eBay sellers shipping from Japan
ShipHawk
Shipping automation and warehouse software for ERP users
- ShipHawk has no free plan, unlike ShipStation API (ShipEngine).
- ShipHawk also covers reports, inventory and barcode scanning.
Suits: Mid-size shippers that run an ERP and ship both parcel and freight
Zonos
Duties, taxes and customs tools for cross-border ecommerce
- Zonos has no free plan, unlike ShipStation API (ShipEngine).
Suits: Online sellers shipping to many countries who want duties paid at checkout
Limits worth knowing in ShipStation API (ShipEngine)
- ShipEngine's site now redirects to ShipStation, and the docs say ShipStation API was formerly ShipEngine.
- Bringing your own carrier accounts needs the Advanced plan.
- Usage over the monthly allowance is billed per extra label, or pay-as-you-go for API calls.
- Enterprise is for volumes above 25,000 shipments a month and is sold through sales.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ShipStation API (ShipEngine)?
The alternatives to ShipStation API (ShipEngine) in this directory are EasyPost, Shippo, ShipStation, ShippyPro, Easyship, Ship&Co, ShipHawk and Zonos. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ShipStation API (ShipEngine).
Is there a free alternative to ShipStation API (ShipEngine)?
Yes. EasyPost, Shippo and Easyship have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ShipStation API (ShipEngine) alternatives work on iOS?
The ShipStation API (ShipEngine) listing does not include an iOS app. ShipStation lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.