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ShipStation alternatives
ShipStation compared with 10 alternatives: Shippo, ShippingEasy, Veeqo, Easyship, ShipWorks and 5 more.
ShipStation is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $14.99 per month for up to 50 shipments, billed monthly. 8 of the 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShipStationThis tool | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Shippo | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web |
| ShippingEasy | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Veeqo | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Easyship | Free plan · from $23/mo | Yes | Web |
| ShipWorks | Free trial · from $189/mo | Trial only | Windows |
| AfterShip | Free plan · from $11/mo | Yes | Web |
| Pirate Ship | Free | Free | Web |
| PitneyShip | Free plan · from $34.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Sendcloud | Free plan · from €28/mo | Yes | Web |
| Stamps.com | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
ShipStation starts at $14.99 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 10 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
AfterShip and Pirate Ship 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 ShipStation
- 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). ShipStation starts at $14.99 per month for up to 50 shipments, 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: Small online shops shipping from one or more storefronts
- 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. ShipStation starts at $14.99 per month for up to 50 shipments, billed monthly.
- ShippingEasy has a free plan. ShipStation does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ShipStation lists an iOS app.
- ShippingEasy also covers email campaigns.
- ShipStation also covers inventory and barcode scanning.
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). ShipStation starts at $14.99 per month for up to 50 shipments, billed monthly.
- Veeqo has a free plan. ShipStation does not, though it has a free trial.
- Veeqo also covers amazon selling.
- ShipStation also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Amazon sellers who also sell on eBay, Shopify or Walmart
- 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). ShipStation starts at $14.99 per month for up to 50 shipments, billed monthly.
- Easyship 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 stores shipping internationally that want duty estimates upfront
- 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. ShipStation starts at $14.99 per month for up to 50 shipments, billed monthly.
- Only ShipWorks lists a Windows app.
- Only ShipStation lists a web app.
- Only ShipStation lists an iOS app.
- ShipStation also covers reports and inventory.
Suits: Warehouses and sellers shipping several thousand orders a month
- 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. ShipStation starts at $14.99 per month for up to 50 shipments, billed monthly.
- AfterShip has a free plan. ShipStation does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ShipStation lists an iOS app.
- AfterShip also covers dashboards.
- ShipStation also covers workflow automation, inventory, barcode scanning and shipping labels.
Suits: Shopify stores that get many "where is my order?" messages
- Free
Pirate Ship
Free web app for discounted USPS and UPS labels, with no monthly fee
- Pirate Ship is free. ShipStation starts at $14.99 per month for up to 50 shipments, billed monthly.
- 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: Small sellers and occasional shippers in the US who want no software fee
- 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. ShipStation starts at $14.99 per month for up to 50 shipments, billed monthly.
- 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: Small US businesses that send letters and Certified Mail as well as parcels
- 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. ShipStation starts at $14.99 per month for up to 50 shipments, billed monthly.
- Sendcloud has a free plan. ShipStation does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ShipStation lists an iOS app.
- Sendcloud also covers whatsApp messaging and review collection.
- ShipStation also covers inventory and barcode scanning.
Suits: Online shops in Europe shipping with DPD, GLS, DHL and other European carriers
- 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). ShipStation starts at $14.99 per month for up to 50 shipments, billed monthly.
- Only Stamps.com lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
- ShipStation also covers workflow automation, inventory and barcode scanning.
Suits: Law, accounting and insurance offices that send Certified Mail
Limits worth knowing in ShipStation
- Every plan is priced by monthly shipments, and postage is paid on top of the subscription.
- There is no free plan; Starter caps out at 5,000 shipments a month and 3 users.
- Using your own carrier accounts and the Shipping API need Standard or higher.
- The mobile app is for iPhone and iPad only; no Android app is listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ShipStation?
The alternatives to ShipStation in this directory are Shippo, ShippingEasy, Veeqo, Easyship, ShipWorks, AfterShip, Pirate Ship, PitneyShip, Sendcloud and Stamps.com. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ShipStation.
Is there a free alternative to ShipStation?
Yes. Pirate Ship is free to use. Shippo, ShippingEasy, Veeqo, Easyship, AfterShip, PitneyShip and Sendcloud have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ShipStation alternatives work on Windows?
The ShipStation listing does not include a Windows app. ShipWorks and Stamps.com list one.
Which ShipStation alternatives work on macOS?
The ShipStation 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.