The Packiyo Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Packiyo 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.
Packiyo
The Insider’s Guide
Warehouse management and shipping software for 3PLs and brands
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among inventory management tools, read from Packiyo’s own pages.
Made by Packiyo · checked Nov 12, 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 Packiyo’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Packiyo’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.6
GPA, above 3 of the 47 other inventory management tools we grade
Packiyo is a warehouse management system with built-in shipping, sold in separate editions for third-party logistics providers and for ecommerce brands. It covers inventory, order picking, live carrier rate shopping and returns, and the 3PL edition adds client management and billing. Priced plans include a set number of users and shipments per month.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Packiyo, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, and the Starter plan comes with guided onboarding, which tells you there is setup.
- 1
Best for 3PLs and brands that ship thousands of parcels a month
Packiyo is warehouse software for picking, shipping, returns and multi-client 3PL work, with an open API.
- 2
Paid plans start at $539 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $539 per month, billed annually ($599 billed monthly), for 3 users.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Picking and shipping workflows
Supports picking, bulk ship and single-order workflows with live rate shopping through Packiyo Wallet carriers.
- 5
Multi-client 3PL management
The 3PL edition has per-client inventory and workflows, native billing and branded client dashboards.
- 6
Multi-warehouse routing
Routes orders across warehouses and compares carrier rates on the Brand and 3PL plans.
- 7
A 1.6 GPA, above 3 of 47
That is against the other inventory management tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace Packiyo you would be making discounted carrier rates and labels, which take an agreement with each carrier. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Packiyo at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $539 per month, billed annually ($599 billed monthly), for 3 users
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Packiyo
- Category
- Inventory Management
- Our grade
- 1.6 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for 3PLs and brands that ship thousands of parcels a month
Packiyo is warehouse software for picking, shipping, returns and multi-client 3PL work, with an open API. The listed plans start at $539 a month for 3 users and 5,000 shipments, and there is no trial.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | $539 a month on annual billing ($599 monthly) for 3 users is above the $349 where the dearer quarter of inventory tools starts. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan and no trial; the vendor offers guided demos. |
| Features | B | Picking, bulk ship, rate shopping, multi-warehouse routing, returns, 3PL billing and an open API, with no gap named. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and the Starter plan comes with guided onboarding, which tells you there is setup. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, with an open API but no integration list on record. |
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 Packiyo is for
- Fits if you run a 3PL and want billing and client dashboards built in
- Works for a brand that ships about 5,000 parcels a month and wants rate shopping
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want to try it yourself, since no self-serve trial is offered
- Pricey if you add users or volume, at $95 a user a month and $0.06 a shipment over the cap
- Tight if you are a small 3PL: Starter and Enterprise prices are not published
- Watch out: the Brand plan stops at 3 users and 5,000 shipments a month
- Watch out: discounts beyond the standard 10% for annual plans go through sales
Good to know
Good for
- Third-party logistics providers that need billing and client dashboards
- Ecommerce brands running one or more warehouses
- Teams that want rate shopping built into the WMS
Worth knowing
- No self-serve trial is offered; the vendor provides guided demos instead.
- Starter and Enterprise prices are not published.
- Adding users costs $95 per user per month and extra shipments cost $0.06 each.
- The vendor says annual plans can be discounted beyond the standard 10% by contacting sales.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$539
A month to start
Packiyo is a paid product, starting at $539 per month, billed annually ($599 billed monthly), for 3 users.
No free plan and no trial; the vendor offers guided demos.
Brand
$539
per month, billed annually ($599 billed monthly)
3 users and up to 5,000 shipments a month. WMS for inventory, orders, shipping and returns, multi-warehouse routing and live rate shopping. Sold through sales.
3PL
$854
per month, billed annually ($949 billed monthly)
5 users, 5,000 shipments a month, multi-client inventory, native 3PL billing, per-client workflows and branded client dashboards. Sold through sales.
Starter
Custom
For 3PLs starting to move off manual workflows: core inventory and order management, picking and bulk ship, and hands-on onboarding.
Enterprise
Custom
For high-volume operations: advanced multi-client and multi-warehouse setups, dedicated account management and priority support.
Read from packiyo.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
About 10% off with yearly billing
The pricing page shows lower monthly figures on its yearly toggle, and the FAQ says further annual discounts are available through sales.
Stated on packiyo.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Warehouse management and shipping software for 3PLs and brands. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, inventory, shipping labels.
Web only, with an open API but no integration list on record.
- Picking and shipping workflows
- Supports picking, bulk ship and single-order workflows with live rate shopping through Packiyo Wallet carriers.
- Multi-client 3PL management
- The 3PL edition has per-client inventory and workflows, native billing and branded client dashboards.
- Multi-warehouse routing
- Routes orders across warehouses and compares carrier rates on the Brand and 3PL plans.
- Open API
- The 3PL plan lists an open API alongside its branded client dashboards.
- Returns and reporting
- The Brand plan covers returns and adds enhanced reporting and operational insights.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Packiyo is made by Packiyo.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
3/47
Other inventory management tools it is graded above
Packiyo's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 3 of the 47 other inventory management tools we grade, and level with 3.
It stands best on features (B, above 26 of 47) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $539 a month, against a middle price of $121.50 for the category: 27 of the 31 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 11 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 48 inventory management tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Packiyo’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 47
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 47
- BFeaturesAbove 26 of 47
- CEase of useAbove 2 of 47
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 1 of 47
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 32 inventory management tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Packiyo 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
To replace Packiyo you would be making discounted carrier rates and labels, which take an agreement with each carrier. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 41 of the 47 other inventory management tools grade higher. It costs $6,468 a year.
What you could make
- Inventory: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Discounted carrier rates and labels, which take an agreement with each carrier.
- An API that other software can build on.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Packiyo’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
ShipHero, Zenventory, Logiwa, Extensiv and Deposco
The 5 tools Packiyo is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
ShipHero
From $15,000/yr
Warehouse management for ecommerce brands and 3PLs.
- ShipHero also covers barcode scanning and online store.
- 2.0GPA
Zenventory
From $499/mo
Warehouse management with billing and shipping for 3PLs.
- Zenventory also covers amazon selling.
- 1.8GPA
Logiwa
Paid
Cloud warehouse and fulfillment software for 3PLs and brands.
- Logiwa also covers barcode scanning and dashboards.
- 1.6GPA
Extensiv
Paid
Warehouse management software for third-party logistics.
- Extensiv also covers reports and barcode scanning.
- 2.0GPA
Deposco
Paid
Cloud warehouse, order and shipping management platform.
- Deposco also covers workflow automation, reports and barcode scanning.
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 Packiyo free?
No. Packiyo is a paid product, starting at $539 per month, billed annually ($599 billed monthly), for 3 users.
How much does Packiyo cost?
Packiyo lists 4 plans. Brand: $539 per month, billed annually ($599 billed monthly).
What platforms does Packiyo work on?
Packiyo is available on Web.
Does Packiyo offer any discounts?
Packiyo publicly lists the following: About 10% off with yearly billing.
Does Packiyo have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Packiyo is listed for Web.
Does Packiyo have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Packiyo is listed for Web.
Is Packiyo open source?
Packiyo is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Does Packiyo have an API?
Yes. Packiyo offers a public API, according to its own site.
Who makes Packiyo?
Packiyo is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Packiyo?
The closest alternatives to Packiyo in our directory are ShipHero, Zenventory, Logiwa, Extensiv and Deposco.
How does Packiyo compare with other inventory management tools?
Packiyo's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 3 of the 47 other inventory management tools we grade, and level with 3.
Is Packiyo good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Packiyo D for value for money. Its paid plans start at $539 a month, against a middle price of $121.50 for the category: 27 of the 31 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Packiyo?
To replace Packiyo you would be making discounted carrier rates and labels, which take an agreement with each carrier.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Packiyo’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Packiyo's own pages on 12 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 Packiyo. Prices change, so check packiyo.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
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.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Packiyo, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/packiyo
- 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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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Packiyo’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. Packiyo is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Packiyo. Prices and plans change: check packiyo.com before you buy.




