Parcel Monkey vs Sendcloud (2026): which should you pick?

Pick Parcel Monkey if

• Fits if you send occasional parcels in the UK or Europe
• Works for people sending several parcels at once through bulk upload

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you want published prices, as none could be confirmed
• Not for you if you want Shopify or an API, since none is listed
• Tight if you want a phone app, as none is mentioned
• Watch out: the site blocked automated reads, so this rests on the earlier listing

Pick Sendcloud if

• Fits if you sell from Europe and ship with DPD, GLS or DHL
• Works for shops selling on Bol, Amazon and Etsy alongside their own store

Look elsewhere if

• Pricey if you ship a lot, since every label adds €0.10 on Lite on top of the plan, and €0.15 past the plan's limit
• Not for you if you ship from the US, as its pages only name European countries and the UK
• Tight if you want a branded tracking page or returns portal on Lite, since they start on Growth at €87
• Tight if you stay free, as Free stops at 20 parcels a month, 1 user and 2 shop integrations
• Watch out: Lite allows 3 users, 3 integrations and 5 shipping rules, and postage is paid on top

Parcel Monkey

• No prices could be confirmed: the site blocked automated page reads, and its homepage shows no figures; quotes come from entering a parcel's details.
• The homepage mentions a free account but lists no store integrations such as Shopify or an API.
• No mobile apps are mentioned on the homepage.

Sendcloud

• Every paid plan adds a fee per label, from €0.10 on Lite to €0.07 on Pro, plus €0.15 a label beyond the plan's monthly limit.
• Postage is paid on top; the homepage shows Sendcloud rates from €3.38 for DPD and €9.00 for UPS.
• Prices are in euros, and its pages name launches in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the UK.
• The branded tracking page and returns portal start at Growth; Lite sends plain tracking messages only.

Parcel Monkey

Courier comparison

Compares quotes from several carriers, including DHL, DPD, Parcelforce, DX and CitySprint, for next-day, economy, collection and drop-off services.

UK, European and worldwide delivery

The homepage lists services within the UK, to Europe and to destinations worldwide, with an international destinations section.

Multiple parcels and bulk upload

A booking can hold several parcels, and bulk uploader tools are offered for larger batches.

Large and same-day items

The site has pages for large or heavy items and same-day delivery, as well as guides for sending unusual items.

eBay seller and returns pages

A dedicated eBay courier page, marketplace selling guides and a retailer returns page are linked from the site.

Sendcloud

Carrier choice and rates

Connects to 170+ carriers, such as DPD, GLS, DHL, UPS and FedEx. You can ship on Sendcloud's pre-negotiated rates or add your own contract on any plan.

Shop and marketplace integrations

100+ integrations bring in orders from Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy, Amazon, eBay, Magento, PrestaShop, Bol and ERPs such as Odoo and Exact Online.

Shipping rules and pick and pack

Rules pick a carrier and box for each order (5 on Lite, 10 on Growth, unlimited above). Packing slips, picking lists and item scanning help with packing.

Branded tracking messages

Tracking notifications go out by email, text and WhatsApp, in 2 languages on Lite and 8 on Growth, which also adds a branded tracking page and review requests.

Returns portal

Growth adds a branded return portal with return rules; Premium adds advanced returns management, QR code returns and paid returns.

Checkout and service points

A service point picker for your checkout comes with every paid plan; Pro adds delivery options and delivery date estimates in the checkout.

Parcel Monkey

Pricing could not be confirmed. See parcelmonkey.co.uk.

Sendcloud

• Free€0

  Up to 20 parcels a month, 1 user and 2 shop integrations, using Sendcloud's rates or your own contract.

• Lite€28

  per month, billed yearly (€35 billed monthly), plus €0.10 per label

  Up to 4,800 labels a year, 3 users, 3 integrations, 5 shipping rules, tracking messages in 2 languages.

• Growth€87

  per month, billed yearly (€109 billed monthly), plus €0.09 per label

  Up to 12,000 labels a year, 5 users, branded tracking page and return portal, review requests, phone support.

• Premium€175

  per month, billed yearly (€219 billed monthly), plus €0.08 per label

  Up to 120,000 labels a year, 10 users, unlimited integrations and rules, advanced returns and shipping analytics.

• Pro€639

  per month, billed yearly (€799 billed monthly), plus €0.07 per label

  Up to 360,000 labels a year, unlimited users, checkout delivery options and a success manager. Sold through sales.

• EnterpriseCustom

  Tailored setups for brands, 3PLs, marketplaces and carriers, with extended support hours.

Parcel Monkey

No public discounts listed.

Sendcloud

• Annual discount

  20% off with yearly billing

  Paying yearly takes 20% off each plan, for example Lite at €28 a month instead of €35.