Alternatives · Shipping
Shipup alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Shipup alternative is 17TRACK (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Shipup compared with 5 alternatives: AfterShip, parcelLab, Narvar, Route and 17TRACK.
Shipup is a paid product, starting at €299 per month plus a per-package charge, one-year commitment. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Shipup starts at about $334.04 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 2 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: 17TRACK.
AfterShip starts 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 Shipup
AfterShip
Branded order tracking pages and delivery emails for online stores
- AfterShip starts at $11 per month for up to 100 shipments, billed monthly.
- AfterShip has a free plan, which Shipup lacks.
- AfterShip lists no browser extension, which Shipup has.
- AfterShip also covers reports.
- AfterShip does not cover sMS marketing and whatsApp messaging, which Shipup does.
Suits: Shopify stores that get many "where is my order?" messages
parcelLab
Post-purchase tracking, messages and returns for retailers
- parcelLab lists no browser extension, which Shipup has.
- parcelLab also covers reports.
- parcelLab does not cover sMS marketing, whatsApp messaging and dashboards, which Shipup does.
Suits: Retailers that ship with many carriers and want one tracking layer
Narvar
Post-purchase platform: tracking, returns and delivery dates
- Narvar lists no browser extension, which Shipup has.
- Narvar also covers reports.
- Narvar does not cover sMS marketing, whatsApp messaging and dashboards, which Shipup does.
Suits: Large retailers that want tracking and returns in one platform
Route
Package protection, tracking and returns for online stores
- Route has a free plan, which Shipup lacks.
- Route lists no browser extension, which Shipup has.
- Route also covers workflow automation.
- Route does not cover sMS marketing and whatsApp messaging, which Shipup does.
Suits: Brands that want protection and returns without a monthly fee
17TRACK
Package tracking across 3,600+ carriers, plus store order tracking
- 17TRACK starts at $9 per month for 200 shipments, billed yearly.
- 17TRACK has a free plan, which Shipup lacks.
- 17TRACK also lists iOS and Android apps.
- 17TRACK lists no browser extension, which Shipup has.
- 17TRACK also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Shoppers tracking parcels from many carriers in one place
Limits worth knowing in Shipup
- Prices are shown in euros, with a minimum 12-month commitment; longer terms of 24 or 36 months give preferential pricing.
- The per-package charge is not shown without choosing a volume, so the total monthly cost cannot be read from the page.
- SMS and WhatsApp are billed per message, and Smart Delivery Estimate and post-delivery surveys per package.
- Onboarding support is chargeable, and no free plan or trial is listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Shipup?
The alternatives to Shipup in this directory are AfterShip, parcelLab, Narvar, Route and 17TRACK. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Shipup.
Is there a free alternative to Shipup?
Yes. AfterShip, Route and 17TRACK have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Shipup alternatives work on Android?
The Shipup listing does not include an Android app. 17TRACK lists one.
Which Shipup alternatives work on iOS?
The Shipup listing does not include an iOS app. 17TRACK 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.