Alternatives · Shipping
Shiptheory alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Shiptheory alternative for most people is ShipStation (2.6 GPA), third in our ranking of shipping software. The best free one is Shippo (2.4 GPA).
Shiptheory compared with 5 alternatives: ShipStation, ShippyPro, Shipmate, Shippo and Easyship.
Shiptheory is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $50 per month, billed annually ($62 billed monthly). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShiptheoryThis tool | Free trial · from $50/mo | Trial only | Web |
| ShipStation | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| ShippyPro | Free trial · from €159.20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Shipmate | From £69/mo | No | Web |
| Shippo | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web |
| Easyship | Free plan · from $23/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Shiptheory starts at $50 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: ShipStation.
Shippo and Easyship 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 Shiptheory
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 inventory and barcode scanning.
- ShipStation does not cover online store, which Shiptheory does.
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 does not cover reports and online store, which Shiptheory does.
Suits: European ecommerce brands using several carriers
Shipmate
Multi-carrier parcel label software for UK and Ireland sellers
- Shipmate starts at £69 per month.
- Shipmate does not cover online store, which Shiptheory does.
Suits: UK and Irish merchants who print labels for 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 Shiptheory lacks.
- Shippo does not cover online store, which Shiptheory does.
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 Shiptheory lacks.
- Easyship does not cover online store, which Shiptheory does.
Suits: Online stores shipping internationally that want duty estimates upfront
Limits worth knowing in Shiptheory
- Each plan caps shipments per month (1,500 to 20,000), and Earth allows 1 channel and 2 carriers.
- A per-shipment charge of 0.03 or 0.02 is listed beside each plan, with no currency shown; check what it covers before buying.
- The pricing page shows dollars by default, with a switch to pounds; annual billing is listed as saving 20%.
- The free trial's length and limits are not stated on the pages read.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Shiptheory?
The alternatives to Shiptheory in this directory are ShipStation, ShippyPro, Shipmate, Shippo and Easyship. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Shiptheory.
Is there a free alternative to Shiptheory?
Yes. Shippo and Easyship have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Shiptheory alternatives work on iOS?
The Shiptheory 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.