FlagShip vs ShipTime (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, FlagShip grades higher than ShipTime: 2.8 against 2.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
FlagShip grades higher on features. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
FlagShip
Canadian reseller of discounted courier rates for small business
Which one is for you
Pick FlagShip if
- Fits if you ship from Canada and want to compare couriers
- Works for stores on WooCommerce or Shopify wanting rates in checkout
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a published price list, as costs show only inside an account
- Watch out: the up-to-70% discount varies by courier and service
- Watch out: brokerage fees go to your account on ground shipments across the border without a broker
- Tight if you ship outside the carriers it resells
Pick ShipTime if
- Fits if you ship parcels from Canada and want to compare couriers
- Works for Shopify stores wanting rates at checkout
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a price list, as costs show only inside an account
- Watch out: the Shopify app is free to install but additional charges may apply, in USD
- Watch out: the vendor's site blocks automated reads, so this rests on its help center and Shopify listing
- Tight if you want a phone app, as none is listed
How we grade them
| 2.8GPAFlagShipGood | 2.6GPAShipTimeGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BNo subscription, contract or minimum, and you pay the courier rate per shipment. The up-to-70% discount is the vendor's claim, from an authorized reseller. | BNo monthly fees or volume commitments, and you pay for each shipment. The help center says savings reach up to 76%, which is the vendor's own claim. |
| Free plan and trial | BA free account with no fees or minimums, so one person can ship on it. Each shipment is paid at the courier rate. | BA free account where you pay as you ship, so one person can use it with no subscription. |
| Features | BRate comparison, carrier partners, pickups, insurance, plugins, an API, a mobile app and freight. Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core work. | CRate comparison, labels, tracking, store connections, checkout rates, parcel and freight, and insurance. The listing could not read a price list. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating is on record. Store plugins and an account are needed before shipping. | CNo store rating is on record. Store connections and an account are needed first. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with plugins for WooCommerce, Shopify, Wix and others and an API. No desktop app. | BWeb, with Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce and Ecwid. No phone or desktop app. |
| Best for | Canadian courier discounts, no fees | discounted couriers in Canada |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: FlagShip and ShipTime. How we grade
Price against what you get
FlagShip has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. ShipTime has no paid plan and scores 2.3.
FlagShip scores higher for the same starting price. Of the other shipping software on the chart, none scores higher than FlagShip for less, and none scores higher than ShipTime for less.
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
Where they differ
- ShipTime also covers reports.
At a glance
| FlagShip | ShipTime | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Starts at | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Free account with no subscription fees, no contracts and no minimums; you pay the courier rate for each shipment. | Free account with no monthly fees or volume commitments; you pay for each shipment as you ship. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | FlagShip | ShipTime Canada Inc. |
| Price read from | flagshipcompany.com | hs.shiptime.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
FlagShip
- FlagShip is an authorized reseller; the up-to-70% discount is the vendor's claim and varies by courier and service.
- No published price list: the cost of each shipment is only shown inside an account.
- For ground shipments across the border, brokerage fees are billed to your account if you have no customs broker.
ShipTime
- No fixed price list could be read: costs depend on the courier, weight and route quoted inside an account.
- The vendor's own site sits behind a bot check, so this entry rests on its help center and Shopify App Store listing.
- The Shopify app is free to install but the listing says additional charges may apply, billed in USD.
Key features
FlagShip
- Rate comparison
- Enter one shipment and see services and rates from several couriers on a single screen, then pick the one that fits.
- Carrier partners
- Purolator, UPS, FedEx, Canpar, DHL and GLS, for shipping within Canada, to the U.S. and internationally.
- Pickups and insurance
- Schedule a courier pickup and insure a shipment from the same screen where the label is created.
- Store plugins and API
- Listed integrations include WooCommerce, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Magento, OpenCart and PrestaShop, plus a shipping API.
- Mobile app
- iOS and Android apps for processing shipments, scheduling pickups and paying invoices from a phone.
- Freight and bulk
- The site also lists freight LTL services and bulk shipment and distribution services.
ShipTime
- Rate comparison
- Compare discounted rates from couriers such as Canada Post, UPS, FedEx, Purolator and DHL, and choose the service that fits each shipment.
- Labels and tracking
- Create and print labels, track domestic and international shipments, and set up branded tracking pages with your own logo and colors.
- Store connections
- Integrates with Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Ecwid and others, with rules that choose a carrier and service automatically.
- Checkout rates
- The Shopify app can show live shipping rates and delivery estimates at checkout, and accepts your own negotiated carrier rates.
- Parcel and freight
- The Shopify listing says parcels, LTL and FTL freight are managed in one platform.
- Shipping insurance
- ShipTime Insurance can protect eligible shipments against loss or damage.
Plans
FlagShip
Free account$0
No subscription, contract or minimum. Each shipment is charged at the discounted courier rate, which the site says is up to 70% off.
ShipTime
Free account$0
Pay as you ship at discounted courier rates; the help center says savings reach up to 76%.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, FlagShip or ShipTime?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both FlagShip and ShipTime are free to use.
Which has a free plan, FlagShip or ShipTime?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both FlagShip and ShipTime have a free plan.
Which platforms do FlagShip and ShipTime run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only FlagShip lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.