Sendbox vs Sendcloud (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Sendcloud grades higher than Sendbox: 2.2 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Oct 18, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Sendbox grades higher on value for money. Sendcloud grades higher on the free plan and features. They get the same grade on ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Sendcloud
European shipping platform for labels, tracking and returns
Which one is for you
Pick Sendbox if
- Fits if you sell on Instagram or a store and ship within Nigeria
- Works for people who also want bill payments in the same app
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want to compare rates before signing up, as none are published
- Not for you if you want a free plan, since none is listed
- Watch out: sellers face a NGN 100 listing fee and a 2.5% transaction fee
- Watch out: the online store is marked coming soon
- Tight if you want up to 15% off shipping, as that applies only to orders from its platform
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
How we grade them
| 1.8GPASendboxWeak | 2.2GPASendcloudFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo shipping rates are published, so the cost cannot be set against the category's $9, $19 and $34.99. Seller terms list a NGN 100 listing fee and a 2.5% transaction fee. | DLite is €28 a month billed yearly plus €0.10 a label, so 200 parcels a month comes to €48, in euros. That's well above what this category usually charges, and the branded tracking page and returns portal need Growth: €87 plus €0.09 a label, €105 at 200 parcels. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan or trial is listed, and the amounts need an account or quote. | CA free plan covers 20 parcels a month for 1 user and 2 shop integrations, with no courier contract needed. A working shop passes 20 fast, though the paid plans have a 14-day trial with no card. |
| Features | CLocal and international delivery, seller tools, payments and platform integrations. The online store is coming soon, and the listing shows no rate comparison. | B170+ carriers on Sendcloud's rates or your own contract, 100+ shop and marketplace integrations, shipping rules, pick and pack, tracking by email, text and WhatsApp, a returns portal and a service point picker for your checkout. The whole job. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating is on record. Sellers and marketplaces must connect accounts and platforms. | CNo store rating on record. It's a web app, and you connect your shops, choose carriers and write shipping rules before it saves you time. Lite allows 5 rules, which keeps things simple but small. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with platform integrations, but no desktop app. | BWeb only, with 100+ integrations including Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy, Amazon, eBay, Magento, PrestaShop and Odoo. No phone or desktop app is listed, so it stops at a B. |
| Best for | deliveries for Nigerian sellers | shipping for online shops in Europe |
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: Sendbox and Sendcloud. How we grade
Where they differ
- Sendcloud also covers workflow automation, reports, whatsApp messaging and review collection.
At a glance
| Sendbox | Sendcloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free plan |
| Starts at | Not published | €28 per month, billed yearly (€35 billed monthly), plus €0.10 per label |
| Free plan | None | Up to 20 parcels a month with no subscription fee and no courier contract needed, 1 user and up to 2 shop integrations. |
| Free trial | None listed | 14-day free trial, no credit card required |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Sendbox | Sendcloud |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | sendcloud.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Sendbox
- No shipping rates are published; the home page FAQ says what you are charged for but the amounts need an account or a quote.
- Seller terms on the business page: NGN 100 listing fee, 2.5% transaction fee, and up to 15% off standard shipping on orders from its platform.
- The online-store feature is marked coming soon on the home page.
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.
Key features
Sendbox
- Local and international deliveries
- Request a pickup or delivery for personal or business parcels, within Nigeria or abroad, from the web app or the mobile apps.
- Seller tools
- The business page describes a public store profile that can be linked from Instagram or WhatsApp, plus promotions and sales analytics.
- Payments and bill payments
- The home page lists e-commerce payments and bill payments next to deliveries, and says payments received for sellers are held in a Sendbox account.
- Platform integrations
- Marketplaces and platforms that need payments and deliveries are offered integrations, and couriers can join the network to take jobs.
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.
Plans
Sendbox
Pricing could not be confirmed. See sendbox.co.
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.
Ways to pay less
Sendbox
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.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Sendbox or Sendcloud?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Sendbox has no price we could confirm, and Sendcloud starts at €28 per month, billed yearly (€35 billed monthly), plus €0.10 per label.
Which has a free plan, Sendbox or Sendcloud?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Sendcloud has a free plan. Sendbox does not.
Which platforms do Sendbox and Sendcloud run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Sendbox 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.