InsureShip vs Narvar (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, InsureShip grades higher than Narvar: 2.4 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
InsureShip grades higher on the free plan. They get the same grade on value for money, features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
InsureShip
Shipping insurance sold at checkout or on bulk shipments
Which one is for you
Pick InsureShip if
- Fits if you want shoppers to buy insurance at checkout instead of you paying
- Works for a high-volume or B2B shipper that insures its own parcels in bulk
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you insure in bulk: $2.00 per $100 of declared value
- Watch out: the checkout program's pricing is not published, only confirmed with InsureShip
- Watch out: coverage is subject to terms, limits and exclusions, and availability varies by state
- Watch out: bulk coverage is sold through a quote
Pick Narvar if
- Fits if you are a retailer that wants branded tracking and notifications after checkout
- Works for a brand that will go through a demo
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a posted price, as none is published and the pricing page is a 404
- Not for you if you want to try it first, as the route in is a demo
- Too light for a tiny shop, as it is pitched at retailers with large delivery volumes
- Watch out: the pages do not say which of its five parts come with which package
How we grade them
| 2.4GPAInsureShipFair | 1.8GPANarvarWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CBulk coverage is $2.00 per $100 of declared value, well above the $0.10 to $0.60 per $100 that Shipsurance shows. The checkout program is free for the store, but its pricing is not published. | CNo price is published and the pricing page is a 404, so it sits in the middle by default, with nothing to set against $20. |
| Free plan and trial | BFree to add to your store, with shoppers paying at checkout. Month to month, no long-term contract. | FNo free plan and no trial on record. The site sends you to book a demo. |
| Features | CCheckout insurance, bulk coverage and claims handled by InsureShip. Coverage has terms, limits and exclusions, and availability varies by state. | CDelivery promise, tracking, notifications, its Shield and Assist parts. The pages do not say which come with which package. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You install a plugin, then it handles claims. | CNo store rating on record. It has to be connected to your carriers and order system. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb with Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Checkout Champ and Sticky.io. No desktop or phone app. | BWeb, with eight integrations listed. No phone or desktop app. |
| Best for | shipping insurance at checkout or in bulk | post-purchase tracking and returns for big retailers |
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: InsureShip and Narvar. How we grade
Where they differ
- InsureShip also covers online store.
- Narvar also covers reports.
At a glance
| InsureShip | Narvar | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | $2.00 per $100 of declared value (enterprise bulk coverage); free to add at checkout | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | Online Shipping Insurance Services, Inc. | Narvar Inc. |
| Price read from | insureship.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
InsureShip
- Coverage is subject to policy terms, limits and exclusions, and availability varies by state.
- The checkout program's pricing is not published; the page says it is confirmed with InsureShip.
- Month to month with no long-term contract is stated for all three programs.
Narvar
- No pricing is published; the site directs visitors to book a demo.
- The pricing page returns a 404.
Key features
InsureShip
- Checkout insurance
- One-click opt-in offer on Shopify, WooCommerce, Checkout Champ, BigCommerce, Sticky.io and by API.
- Bulk coverage
- Insure outbound shipments at a flat rate on declared value.
- Claims handled by InsureShip
- Claims are filed with InsureShip rather than the merchant's support team.
- Coverage scope
- Loss, damage and theft, including porch piracy, up to $5,000 per shipment.
- Advertising partnerships
- Qualifying merchants can be paid for advertising space that promotes shipping insurance.
Narvar
- Promise
- Delivery date estimates shown before purchase.
- Track
- Branded order tracking pages for shoppers.
- Notify
- Proactive messages to shoppers.
- Shield
- Returns and exchanges management with fraud controls.
- Assist
- Delivery claim management for lost or damaged parcels.
Plans
InsureShip
Checkout shipping insurance$0
free to add to your store; shoppers pay for coverage at checkout
Shoppers opt in at checkout and file claims with InsureShip. Program pricing is confirmed with InsureShip.
Enterprise bulk coverage$1,000
per $50,000 of insured shipment value ($2.00 per $100)
For high-volume and B2B shippers insuring their own shipments, with a dedicated account manager and in-house claims team. Sold through a quote.
Narvar
Pricing could not be confirmed. See corp.narvar.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, InsureShip or Narvar?
As of Nov 13, 2026, InsureShip starts at $2.00 per $100 of declared value (enterprise bulk coverage); free to add at checkout, and Narvar has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, InsureShip or Narvar?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither InsureShip nor Narvar has a free plan.
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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.