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ShipWorks alternatives
ShipWorks compared with 5 alternatives: ShipStation, ShippingEasy, Veeqo, Shippo and Stamps.com.
ShipWorks is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $189 per month for up to 5,000 shipments. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShipWorksThis tool | Free trial · from $189/mo | Trial only | Windows |
| ShipStation | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| ShippingEasy | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Veeqo | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Shippo | Free plan · from $17/mo | Yes | Web |
| Stamps.com | Free trial · from $14.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
ShipWorks starts at $189 a month and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 5 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: ShipStation, ShippingEasy, Veeqo, Shippo and Stamps.com.
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 ShipWorks
- 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. ShipWorks starts at $189 per month for up to 5,000 shipments.
- Only ShipStation lists a web app.
- Only ShipStation lists an iOS app.
- Only ShipWorks lists a Windows app.
- ShipStation also covers reports and inventory.
Suits: Online sellers combining orders from several stores and marketplaces
- 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. ShipWorks starts at $189 per month for up to 5,000 shipments.
- ShippingEasy has a free plan. ShipWorks does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ShippingEasy lists a web app.
- Only ShipWorks lists a Windows app.
- ShippingEasy also covers reports and email campaigns.
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). ShipWorks starts at $189 per month for up to 5,000 shipments.
- Veeqo has a free plan. ShipWorks does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Veeqo lists a web app.
- Only Veeqo lists an iOS app.
- Only ShipWorks lists a Windows app.
Suits: Amazon sellers who also sell on eBay, Shopify or Walmart
- 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). ShipWorks starts at $189 per month for up to 5,000 shipments.
- Shippo has a free plan. ShipWorks does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Shippo lists a web app.
- Only ShipWorks lists a Windows app.
- Shippo also covers reports.
Suits: Small online shops shipping from one or more storefronts
- 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). ShipWorks starts at $189 per month for up to 5,000 shipments.
- Only Stamps.com lists a web app.
- Only Stamps.com lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Stamps.com also covers reports.
- ShipWorks also covers workflow automation and barcode scanning.
Suits: Law, accounting and insurance offices that send Certified Mail
Limits worth knowing in ShipWorks
- It is installed Windows software with a local database; its web components only add online visibility.
- Plans start at $189 a month for high volumes; the pricing page sends shippers under 5,000 a month to ShipStation.
- Intelligent order routing and pick-pack verification need a Warehouse plan at $389 a month or more.
- Postage is paid on top of the subscription.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ShipWorks?
The alternatives to ShipWorks in this directory are ShipStation, ShippingEasy, Veeqo, Shippo and Stamps.com. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ShipWorks.
Is there a free alternative to ShipWorks?
Yes. ShippingEasy, Veeqo and Shippo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ShipWorks alternatives work on macOS?
The ShipWorks listing does not include a macOS app. Stamps.com lists one.
Which ShipWorks alternatives work on Android?
The ShipWorks listing does not include an Android 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.