The FlagShip Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about FlagShip in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
FlagShip
The Insider’s Guide
Canadian reseller of discounted courier rates for small business
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among shipping software, read from FlagShip’s own pages.
Made by FlagShip · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from FlagShip’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on FlagShip’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.8
GPA, above 69 of the 80 other shipping software we grade
FlagShip is a Canadian shipping platform that resells discounted courier rates to small and medium businesses. One screen compares services from carriers such as Purolator, UPS, FedEx, Canpar, DHL and GLS, then prints labels, books pickups and insures shipments. An account is free, with no subscription or contract.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about FlagShip, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Store plugins and an account are needed before shipping.
- 1
Best for Canadian courier discounts, no fees
FlagShip is a free account where you compare courier rates and pay only the rate on each shipment, with store plugins, a mobile app and an API.
- 2
It is free
FlagShip has no paid plan at all. Free account with no subscription fees, no contracts and no minimums; you pay the courier rate for each shipment.
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 4
Rate comparison
Enter one shipment and see services and rates from several couriers on a single screen, then pick the one that fits.
- 5
Carrier partners
Purolator, UPS, FedEx, Canpar, DHL and GLS, for shipping within Canada, to the U.S. and internationally.
- 6
Pickups and insurance
Schedule a courier pickup and insure a shipment from the same screen where the label is created.
- 7
A 2.8 GPA, above 69 of 80
That is against the other shipping software we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
FlagShip is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
FlagShip at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- FlagShip, since 2005
- Category
- Shipping Software
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for Canadian courier discounts, no fees
FlagShip is a free account where you compare courier rates and pay only the rate on each shipment, with store plugins, a mobile app and an API. The up-to-70% discount is the vendor's own claim, no price list is published, and brokerage fees can land on your account for ground shipments across the border.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | No 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. |
| Free plan and trial | B | A free account with no fees or minimums, so one person can ship on it. Each shipment is paid at the courier rate. |
| Features | B | Rate comparison, carrier partners, pickups, insurance, plugins, an API, a mobile app and freight. Nothing in the listing shows a gap in the core work. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating is on record. Store plugins and an account are needed before shipping. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, iPhone and Android, with plugins for WooCommerce, Shopify, Wix and others and an API. No desktop app. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who FlagShip is for
- Fits if you ship from Canada and want to compare couriers
- Works for stores on WooCommerce or Shopify wanting rates in checkout
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Canadian small businesses that ship a few parcels a week
- Sellers who want live phone support from shipping staff
- Shops that need Canada to U.S. and overseas couriers in one account
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
FlagShip is free to use.
No subscription, contract or minimum, and you pay the courier rate per shipment.
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.
The free plan
Free account with no subscription fees, no contracts and no minimums; you pay the courier rate for each shipment.
Read from flagshipcompany.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Canadian reseller of discounted courier rates for small business. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, workflow automation, shipping labels.
Rate comparison, carrier partners, pickups, insurance, plugins, an API, a mobile app and freight.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- WooCommerce
- Shopify
- Wix
- Squarespace
- Magento
- OpenCart
- PrestaShop
FlagShip is made by FlagShip, and has been around since 2005.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
69/80
Other shipping software it is graded above
FlagShip's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 69 of the 80 other shipping software we grade, and level with 6.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 63 of 80) and worst on ease of use (C, above 1).
FlagShip has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 81 shipping software we grade, cut by the letter each got. FlagShip’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 56 of 80
- BFree plan and trialAbove 63 of 80
- BFeaturesAbove 58 of 80
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 80
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 20 of 80
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 43 shipping software. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. FlagShip is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
FlagShip is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 69 of the 80 other shipping software we grade.
What you could not
- Discounted carrier rates and labels, which take an agreement with each carrier.
- Connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. FlagShip’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Stallion Express, ShipTime, Freightcom, Shippo and Pirate Ship
The 5 tools FlagShip is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Stallion Express
Free
Discounted postage for Canadian online sellers, no monthly fee.
- Only FlagShip lists iOS and Android apps.
- 2.6GPA
ShipTime
Free
Canadian multi-carrier shipping platform with no monthly fee.
- Only FlagShip lists iOS and Android apps.
- ShipTime also covers reports.
- 2.0GPA
Freightcom
Paid
Canadian LTL, courier and ecommerce shipping platform.
- FlagShip has a free plan. Freightcom does not.
- Only FlagShip lists iOS and Android apps.
- 2.4GPA
Shippo
Free plan · from $17/mo
Multi-carrier shipping app and API, priced by labels a month.
- Only FlagShip lists iOS and Android apps.
- Shippo also covers reports.
- 3.0GPA
Pirate Ship
Free
Free web app for discounted USPS and UPS labels, with no monthly fee.
- Only FlagShip lists iOS and Android apps.
- FlagShip also covers workflow automation.
- Pirate Ship also covers reports.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is FlagShip free?
Yes. FlagShip is free to use.
How much does FlagShip cost?
FlagShip lists one plan. Free account: $0.
What platforms does FlagShip work on?
FlagShip is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does FlagShip have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. FlagShip is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does FlagShip have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. FlagShip is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is FlagShip open source?
FlagShip is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does FlagShip have an API?
Yes. FlagShip offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does FlagShip integrate with?
FlagShip's listing names WooCommerce, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Magento, OpenCart and PrestaShop.
Who makes FlagShip?
FlagShip is made by a company of the same name. It dates from 2005.
What are the alternatives to FlagShip?
The closest alternatives to FlagShip in our directory are Stallion Express, ShipTime, Freightcom, Shippo and Pirate Ship.
How does FlagShip compare with other shipping software?
FlagShip's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 69 of the 80 other shipping software we grade, and level with 6.
Is FlagShip good value for money?
ToolGPA grades FlagShip B for value for money. FlagShip has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of FlagShip?
FlagShip is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from FlagShip’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from FlagShip's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by FlagShip. Prices change, so check flagshipcompany.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- FlagShip, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/flagship
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what FlagShip’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. FlagShip is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by FlagShip. Prices and plans change: check flagshipcompany.com before you buy.