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Shippo alternatives
Shippo compared with 10 alternatives: ShipStation, Pirate Ship, Easyship, ShippingEasy, Sendcloud and 5 more.
Shippo has a free plan. Paid plans start at $17 per month for up to 200 labels, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). 7 of the 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShippoThis tool | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web |
| ShipStation | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Pirate Ship | Free | Free | Web |
| Easyship | Free plan · from $23/mo | Yes | Web |
| ShippingEasy | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Sendcloud | Free plan · from €28/mo | Yes | Web |
| AfterShip | Free plan · from $11/mo | Yes | Web |
| PitneyShip | Free plan · from $34.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| ShipWorks | Free trial · from $189/mo | Trial only | Windows |
| Stamps.com | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Veeqo | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
Price against what you get
Shippo starts at $17 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 10 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: ShipStation.
Pirate Ship, AfterShip and Stamps.com 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 Shippo
- 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. Shippo starts at $17 per month for up to 200 labels, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Shippo has a free plan. ShipStation does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ShipStation lists an iOS app.
- ShipStation also covers inventory and barcode scanning.
Suits: Online sellers combining orders from several stores and marketplaces
- Free
Pirate Ship
Free web app for discounted USPS and UPS labels, with no monthly fee
- Pirate Ship is free. Shippo starts at $17 per month for up to 200 labels, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Shippo also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Small sellers and occasional shippers in the US who want no software fee
- 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). Shippo starts at $17 per month for up to 200 labels, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
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. Shippo starts at $17 per month for up to 200 labels, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- ShippingEasy also covers email campaigns.
Suits: Small online and brick-and-mortar sellers shipping mostly with USPS and UPS
- Free plan · from €28/mo
Sendcloud
European shipping platform for labels, tracking and returns
- Sendcloud starts at €28 per month, billed yearly (€35 billed monthly), plus €0.10 per label. Shippo starts at $17 per month for up to 200 labels, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Sendcloud also covers whatsApp messaging and review collection.
Suits: Online shops in Europe shipping with DPD, GLS, DHL and other European carriers
- Free plan · from $11/mo
AfterShip
Branded order tracking pages and delivery emails for online stores
- AfterShip starts at $11 per month for up to 100 shipments, billed monthly. Shippo starts at $17 per month for up to 200 labels, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- AfterShip also covers dashboards.
- Shippo also covers workflow automation and shipping labels.
Suits: Shopify stores that get many "where is my order?" messages
- 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. Shippo starts at $17 per month for up to 200 labels, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Only PitneyShip lists iOS and Android apps.
- Shippo also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Small US businesses that send letters and Certified Mail as well as parcels
- Free trial · from $189/mo
ShipWorks
Windows shipping software for warehouses and high-volume sellers
- ShipWorks starts at $189 per month for up to 5,000 shipments. Shippo starts at $17 per month for up to 200 labels, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Shippo has a free plan. ShipWorks does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ShipWorks lists a Windows app.
- Only Shippo lists a web app.
- ShipWorks also covers barcode scanning.
Suits: Warehouses and sellers shipping several thousand orders a month
- 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). Shippo starts at $17 per month for up to 200 labels, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Shippo has a free plan. Stamps.com does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Stamps.com lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Shippo also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Law, accounting and insurance offices that send Certified Mail
- 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). Shippo starts at $17 per month for up to 200 labels, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Only Veeqo lists an iOS app.
- Veeqo also covers inventory, barcode scanning and amazon selling.
- Shippo also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Amazon sellers who also sell on eBay, Shopify or Walmart
Limits worth knowing in Shippo
- Postage is paid on top of the plan for every label; the discounts are against carriers' retail rates.
- The free Starter plan stops at 30 labels a month and charges 5¢ a label on your own carrier account.
- Pro tops out at 10,000 labels a month; each label beyond that costs $0.08.
- Non-US address validation costs 6¢ to 9¢ each, and tracking or rating calls outside Shippo labels are billed at API rates.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Shippo?
The alternatives to Shippo in this directory are ShipStation, Pirate Ship, Easyship, ShippingEasy, Sendcloud, AfterShip, PitneyShip, ShipWorks, Stamps.com and Veeqo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Shippo.
Is there a free alternative to Shippo?
Yes. Pirate Ship is free to use. Easyship, ShippingEasy, Sendcloud, AfterShip, PitneyShip and Veeqo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Shippo alternatives work on Windows?
The Shippo listing does not include a Windows app. ShipWorks and Stamps.com list one.
Which Shippo alternatives work on macOS?
The Shippo 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.