Alternatives · Shipping
Shipmate alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Shipmate alternative is Parcel2Go (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Shipmate compared with 5 alternatives: Parcel Monkey, Parcel2Go, Shiptheory, Shippo and Easyship.
Shipmate is a paid product, starting at £69 per month. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShipmateThis tool | From £69/mo | No | Web |
| Parcel Monkey | Paid | No | Web |
| Parcel2Go | Free | Free | Web |
| Shiptheory | Free trial · from $50/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Shippo | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web |
| Easyship | Free plan · from $23/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Shipmate starts at about $92.45 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Parcel2Go, Shiptheory, Shippo and Easyship.
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 Shipmate
Parcel Monkey
UK courier comparison and booking for individuals and businesses
- Parcel Monkey does not cover reports, which Shipmate does.
Suits: Individuals and small businesses in the UK comparing courier quotes
Parcel2Go
UK parcel courier comparison and booking, paid per parcel
- Parcel2Go is free.
- Parcel2Go has a free plan, which Shipmate lacks.
Suits: People and small sellers in the UK sending occasional parcels
Shiptheory
Shipping automation connecting stores, ERPs and carriers
- Shiptheory starts at $50 per month, billed annually ($62 billed monthly).
- Shiptheory also covers online store.
Suits: UK and international retailers shipping with several carriers
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 has a free plan, which Shipmate lacks.
Suits: Small online shops shipping from one or more storefronts
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 has a free plan, which Shipmate lacks.
Suits: Online stores shipping internationally that want duty estimates upfront
Limits worth knowing in Shipmate
- Only a starting price (from £69 a month) could be read; plan tiers and limits are not published on pages that could be fetched.
- The vendor's own site refused automated reads, so details come from its Shopify App Store listing, which also says charges are billed in USD.
- Built for UK and Ireland merchants; the listing is for Shopify and no other platforms are confirmed here.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Shipmate?
The alternatives to Shipmate in this directory are Parcel Monkey, Parcel2Go, Shiptheory, Shippo and Easyship. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Shipmate.
Is there a free alternative to Shipmate?
Yes. Parcel2Go is free to use. Shippo and Easyship have 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.