EasyPost vs Shipsurance (2026): which should you pick?

Pick EasyPost if

• Fits if you build your own checkout or app and need shipping labels from code
• Works for a shop that ships fewer than 3,000 labels and uses its carrier accounts

Look elsewhere if

• Not for you if you want a shipping dashboard with no code, as it is an API
• Watch out: the per-label fee after 3,000 free labels is not on the pricing page
• Pricey if you track a lot, as tracking costs $0.01 to $0.03 a shipment and Advanced Tracking $0.03
• Watch out: insurance costs 1% of shipment value, with a $1.00 minimum

Pick Shipsurance if

• Fits if you ship a lot of FedEx or UPS parcels and want cover cheaper than the carrier's
• Works for a shipper that wants claims filed electronically

Look elsewhere if

• Not for you if you want a fixed price: rates depend on volume, commodity and claims history
• Watch out: some USPS international services get no cover; First Class International is separate
• Watch out: rates are per $100 per package, and the first $100 is covered free by most carriers but not USPS
• Not for you if you want a free plan or trial: none is listed

EasyPost

• The per-label fee after 3,000 free labels is not shown on the pricing page.
• Tracking API costs $0.01 to $0.03 per shipment and Advanced Tracking $0.03; sales sets terms.
• Insurance costs 1% of shipment value, with a $1.00 minimum.
• Bringing your own carrier accounts costs $20 a month plus a per-label fee.

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.

EasyPost

Shipping API

One integration for rates, labels, tracking and address verification across 100+ carriers.

Rate shopping

Compares carrier rates at label time, with Luma AI Select choosing a label per shipment.

Tracking

A tracking API and webhooks, with branded tracking and notifications in Advanced Tracking.

Insurance and claims

An insurance API and automated claims programs for USPS and FedEx.

Shopify option

A code-free product lets Shopify stores import orders and print labels.

Client libraries

Libraries for C#, Go, Java, Node.js, PHP, Python and Ruby over a REST API.

Shipsurance

Loss and damage coverage

Covers loss and damage in transit for shipments on major carriers.

Quote-based policy

Request a quote; if approved, a coverage certificate is issued.

Shipping software integrations

Works with most shipping systems, plus API calls to insure, void and manage claims.

Electronic claims

The site says a claim takes about 5 minutes to file and most are paid within a week.

Domestic and international

Covers domestic and worldwide shipments, with some First Class International limits.

EasyPost

• Free Access$0

  Wallet carriers, free for up to 3,000 labels. Postage not included; per-label fee after that.

• Bring Your Own Carrier Accounts$20

  per month, plus a per-label fee

  Use your own carrier accounts. The per-label fee amount is not shown on the page.

• EnterpriseCustom

  Pricing based on volume; contact sales.

Shipsurance

• Custom policyCustom

  Rate per $100 of coverage depends on volume, commodity and claims history. Site shows $0.10-$0.40 for FedEx and UPS, $0.30-$0.60 for domestic USPS. Quote only.