NimbusPost vs Shiprocket (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Shiprocket grades higher than NimbusPost: 2.4 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Shiprocket grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Shiprocket
Courier aggregator and shipping dashboard for Indian sellers
Which one is for you
Pick NimbusPost if
- Fits if you sell in India and want courier rates in one dashboard
- Works for a seller who needs cash on delivery handled
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you ship outside India, as the rates are in rupees for Indian parcels
- Watch out: NDR automation and early COD payouts are add-ons
- Watch out: the pricing page also shows a second set of plan names with placeholder text, so the list may be incomplete
- Tight if you need B2B pricing, as it sits on a separate tab and is not recorded here
Pick Shiprocket if
- Fits if you are a small Indian seller shipping within India
- Works for sellers who take cash on delivery and want it reconciled
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you ship outside India, as the pricing page is written for sellers there
- Tight if you grow past 5 orders a month, because Lite stops there
- Watch out: the plan fee is separate from the per-parcel courier charge
- Watch out: NDR automation, early COD and multiple users are extras, and the page says both 25+ and 42+ courier partners
How we grade them
| 1.6GPANimbusPostWeak | 2.4GPAShiprocketFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CRates start at Rs 19 to Rs 25.50 per 500 g, a per-shipment rate and not a subscription, so they do not line up with the dollar figures for this category. | APlans run from ₹0 to ₹799 a month, a few dollars at most, far under the category's $14.99. Shipping is charged per parcel on top, at an average of ₹36 to ₹45 on the page. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial on record, so you pay before you use it. | CLite is free but covers up to 5 orders a month, which you'll pass quickly. No trial on record. |
| Features | CB2C shipping, B2B cargo, store sync, delivery-failure and cash-on-delivery tools and fulfilment. NDR automation and early COD payouts are paid add-ons. | CCourier choice, labels, reports, an API and cash-on-delivery handling. Early COD, NDR automation and multi-user access are listed as extras. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You connect your stores and carriers first. | CNo store rating on record. Courier setup and channel connections come first. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only on the listing, with no integrations named. | CWeb only, with Amazon on the integrations list and an API. |
| Best for | shipping rates for Indian sellers | Indian sellers shipping within India |
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: NimbusPost and Shiprocket. How we grade
Where they differ
- NimbusPost also covers workflow automation.
At a glance
| NimbusPost | Shiprocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free plan |
| Starts at | Not published | ₹199 per month (Business plan) |
| Free plan | None | Lite plan: no fee, standard shipping rates for low volumes, basic courier selection and standard support; shipping is charged per parcel. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | NimbusPost | Shiprocket |
| Price read from | nimbuspost.com | shiprocket.in |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
NimbusPost
- Rates are in rupees and shown as 'starts at' figures per 500 g, not a subscription.
- The pricing page lists separate B2C, B2B, fulfillment and add-on tabs; only the B2C plans are recorded here.
- NDR automation and early COD payouts are add-ons.
- The page also shows a second set of plan names with placeholder text, so the plan list may be incomplete.
Shiprocket
- Prices are in Indian rupees; the pricing page is written for sellers in India.
- The plan fee is separate from shipping, which is charged per parcel at the courier rate.
- NDR automation, early COD and multi-user access are listed as extras above the essentials.
- The plan table says 25+ courier partners while the FAQ says 42+.
Key features
NimbusPost
- B2C shipping
- Domestic delivery across 29,000+ pin codes, with same-day and next-day options.
- B2B cargo
- Bulky-shipment service with a quote form by monthly tonnage.
- Channel sync
- Says it connects 12+ sales channels and automates order sync.
- NDR and COD
- NDR automation and early COD payouts are listed as add-ons.
- Fulfillment
- Warehousing and fulfillment with a starting charge per order.
Shiprocket
- Courier choice
- Compares 25+ courier partners and recommends one by cost, pickup time and delivery record.
- Labels and manifests
- Creates shipping labels and manifests, with bulk order processing and multiple pickup locations.
- Cash on delivery
- Reconciles COD payments and reports settlements; daily early COD remittance is listed as an upgrade.
- NDR automation
- Lets buyers act on undelivered shipments to cut returns to origin.
- Branded tracking
- Post-ship tracking pages and email and SMS notifications to buyers.
Plans
NimbusPost
Essential₹25.50
per 500 g, starting rate, no monthly fee shown
For up to 300 orders a month; multi-channel integration and call and email support.
Elevate₹24
per 500 g, starting rate, no monthly fee shown
For 300-1,000 orders a month; adds custom channel integration.
Elite₹19
per 500 g, starting rate, no monthly fee shown
For 1,000+ orders a month; adds a customized cloud call center setup.
Shiprocket
Lite₹0
Free; for up to 5 orders a month, with an average shipment cost of ₹45 shown on the page.
Business₹199
per month, for 5-50 orders a month
Average shipment cost ₹41, optimized courier selection and guided support. The plan fee is refunded after 100 shipments in a month.
Advanced₹499
per month, for 50-200 orders a month
Average shipment cost ₹39 and dedicated support. The plan fee is refunded after 500 shipments in a month.
Pro₹799
per month, for 3,000-10,000 orders a month
Average shipment cost ₹36 and priority ticket resolution. The plan fee is refunded after 1,000 shipments in a month.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, NimbusPost or Shiprocket?
As of Nov 12, 2026, NimbusPost publishes no starting price, and Shiprocket starts at ₹199 per month (Business plan).
Which has a free plan, NimbusPost or Shiprocket?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Shiprocket has a free plan. NimbusPost does not.
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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.