Alternatives · Shipping
Shipsurance alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Shipsurance alternative for most people is ShipStation (2.6 GPA), third in our ranking of shipping software. The best free one is Route (2.6 GPA).
Shipsurance compared with 5 alternatives: InsureShip, ParcelShield, Route, ShipStation and EasyPost.
Shipsurance is a paid product, starting at Custom quote; typical rates $0.10 to $0.60 per $100 of coverage per package. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShipsuranceThis tool | From $0.10 | No | Web |
| InsureShip | From $2.00 | No | Web |
| ParcelShield | Paid | No | Web |
| Route | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| ShipStation | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| EasyPost | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from Shipsurance
InsureShip
Shipping insurance sold at checkout or on bulk shipments
- InsureShip starts at $2.00 per $100 of declared value (enterprise bulk coverage); free to add at checkout.
- InsureShip also covers online store.
- InsureShip does not cover reports, which Shipsurance does.
Suits: Online stores that want shoppers to pay for protection
ParcelShield
Package tracking and risk prediction for healthcare shipments
Suits: Healthcare providers and pharmacies shipping time-sensitive medication
Route
Package protection, tracking and returns for online stores
- Route has a free plan, which Shipsurance lacks.
- Route also covers workflow automation and dashboards.
- Route does not cover reports, which Shipsurance does.
Suits: Brands that want protection and returns without a monthly fee
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 also lists an iOS app.
- ShipStation also covers workflow automation, inventory, barcode scanning and shipping labels.
Suits: Online sellers combining orders from several stores and marketplaces
EasyPost
Shipping API for labels, rate shopping and tracking
- EasyPost starts at $20 per month, plus a per-label fee.
- EasyPost has a free plan, which Shipsurance lacks.
- EasyPost also covers shipping labels.
- EasyPost does not cover reports, which Shipsurance does.
Suits: Developers adding labels and tracking to an app
Limits worth knowing in Shipsurance
- Rates are quote-based and depend on volume, commodity and claims history.
- The page notes no coverage on some USPS international services and says First Class International is available separately.
- Rates are shown per $100 of coverage, and the first $100 is covered free by most carriers but not USPS.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Shipsurance?
The alternatives to Shipsurance in this directory are InsureShip, ParcelShield, Route, ShipStation and EasyPost. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Shipsurance.
Is there a free alternative to Shipsurance?
Yes. Route and EasyPost have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Shipsurance alternatives work on iOS?
The Shipsurance 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 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.