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Stamps.com alternatives

Stamps.com compared with 5 alternatives: PitneyShip, Pirate Ship, ShipStation, Shippo and ShipWorks.

Stamps.com is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $14.99 per month (Basic). 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

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Stamps.comThis toolFree trial · from $14.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
PitneyShipFree plan · from $34.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Pirate ShipFreeFreeWeb
ShipStationFree trial · from $14.99/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS
ShippoFree plan · from $17/moYesWeb
ShipWorksFree trial · from $189/moTrial onlyWindows

Price against what you get

Stamps.com starts at $14.99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

PitneyShip, ShipStation and Shippo score higher without starting lower. Pirate Ship starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$10$20$50$100$200More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessStamps.comPitneyShipPirate ShipShipStationShippoShipWorks

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
The full chart of shipping software, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Stamps.com

  1. PitneyShip

    Pitney Bowes app for discounted labels, stamps and Certified Mail

    • PitneyShip starts at $34.99 per month (Premium), with no usage fee. Stamps.com starts at $14.99 per month (Basic).
    • PitneyShip has a free plan. Stamps.com does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Stamps.com lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Stamps.com also covers reports.

    Suits: Small US businesses that send letters and Certified Mail as well as parcels

    PitneyShip vs Stamps.comPitneyShip pricing and details

  2. Pirate Ship

    Free web app for discounted USPS and UPS labels, with no monthly fee

    • Pirate Ship is free. Stamps.com starts at $14.99 per month (Basic).
    • Pirate Ship has a free plan. Stamps.com does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Stamps.com lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.

    Suits: Small sellers and occasional shippers in the US who want no software fee

    Pirate Ship vs Stamps.comPirate Ship pricing and details

  3. 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. Stamps.com starts at $14.99 per month (Basic).
    • Only Stamps.com lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
    • ShipStation also covers workflow automation, inventory and barcode scanning.

    Suits: Online sellers combining orders from several stores and marketplaces

    ShipStation vs Stamps.comShipStation pricing and details

  4. 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). Stamps.com starts at $14.99 per month (Basic).
    • Shippo has a free plan. Stamps.com does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Stamps.com lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Shippo also covers workflow automation.

    Suits: Small online shops shipping from one or more storefronts

    Shippo vs Stamps.comShippo pricing and details

  5. ShipWorks

    Windows shipping software for warehouses and high-volume sellers

    • ShipWorks starts at $189 per month for up to 5,000 shipments. Stamps.com starts at $14.99 per month (Basic).
    • Only Stamps.com lists a web app.
    • Only Stamps.com lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • ShipWorks also covers workflow automation and barcode scanning.
    • Stamps.com also covers reports.

    Suits: Warehouses and sellers shipping several thousand orders a month

    ShipWorks vs Stamps.comShipWorks pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Stamps.com

  • Basic allows only 25 stamps and 10 labels a month and has no live support; Professional removes the caps.
  • Postage, insurance and special services are charged on top of the monthly fee.
  • The advertised discounts (up to 90% off on the pricing page) apply only to shipments from the continental US.
  • Multi-Location has a listed starting price but is bought by contacting sales.
Stamps.com pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Stamps.com?

The alternatives to Stamps.com in this directory are PitneyShip, Pirate Ship, ShipStation, Shippo and ShipWorks. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Stamps.com.

Is there a free alternative to Stamps.com?

Yes. Pirate Ship is free to use. PitneyShip and Shippo have a free plan alongside paid ones.

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.