The Shipwire Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Shipwire 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.
Shipwire
The Insider’s Guide
Third-party fulfillment network with a software platform
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among shipping software, read from Shipwire’s own pages.
Made by Shipwire, Inc. · 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 Shipwire’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Shipwire’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 1 of the 33 other shipping software we grade
Shipwire is a third-party logistics provider that stores, packs and ships orders for ecommerce brands from a network of warehouses, managed through its own web platform. Services listed include direct-to-consumer, marketplace and B2B fulfillment, returns and dropshipping. The company says it has been acquired by Stord.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Shipwire, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Handing stock to a warehouse network means onboarding and integrations.
- 1
Best for outsourced warehousing and fulfilment
It publishes no prices, only a quote, has no free plan or trial, and is no use if you pack orders yourself.
- 2
It runs on Web
Web.
- 3
Warehouse network
Inventory is stored and shipped from Shipwire's warehouses, with locations in several regions, rather than from the seller's own space.
- 4
Fulfillment by channel
Separate solution pages cover direct-to-consumer orders, marketplace orders, B2B and retail orders, and dropshipping.
- 5
Order and inventory views
The platform shows orders and stock levels as they change, with analytics on business and channel performance.
- 6
A 1.6 GPA, above 1 of 33
That is against the other shipping software we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace Shipwire you would be making suppliers who ship each order for you. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Shipwire at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Shipwire, Inc.
- Category
- Shipping Software
- Our grade
- 1.6 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for outsourced warehousing and fulfilment
Shipwire is a fulfilment service with a warehouse network, multichannel order handling and returns, now described on its site as a Stord company. It publishes no prices, only a quote, has no free plan or trial, and is no use if you pack orders yourself.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price is published; the pricing page only offers a quote, so there is nothing to set against the $20 category middle. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan and no trial on the pages read. |
| Features | C | Warehouses, channel fulfilment, stock views, routing and returns. It is a service that ships for you, not label software. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. Handing stock to a warehouse network means onboarding and integrations. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only. The features mention integrations and APIs, but none are named on the pages read. |
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 Shipwire is for
- Fits if you want someone else to store and ship your products
- Works for brands selling on several channels that need warehouses abroad
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a price first: only a quote is offered
- Not for you if you pack your own orders: it is a fulfilment service, not label software
- Not for you if you want to try it first: no free plan or trial is listed
- Watch out: it is now described as a Stord company, so terms may change
Good to know
Good for
- Ecommerce brands that want to outsource storage, packing and shipping
- Sellers fulfilling to consumers, marketplaces and retailers from one stock pool
Worth knowing
- No prices are published; the pricing page only offers a quote, so costs are not verified here.
- Shipwire is described on its own site as a Stord company, so contracts and service terms may change.
- It is a fulfillment service, not label software for packing orders yourself.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Shipwire's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No free plan and no trial on the pages read.
We could not confirm Shipwire’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. shipwire.com has them.
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
Third-party fulfillment network with a software platform. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, reports, inventory, dropshipping.
Warehouses, channel fulfilment, stock views, routing and returns.
- Warehouse network
- Inventory is stored and shipped from Shipwire's warehouses, with locations in several regions, rather than from the seller's own space.
- Fulfillment by channel
- Separate solution pages cover direct-to-consumer orders, marketplace orders, B2B and retail orders, and dropshipping.
- Order and inventory views
- The platform shows orders and stock levels as they change, with analytics on business and channel performance.
- Route optimization
- Orders are routed using calculated shipping rates, box sizes and delivery times, with a nesting option that consolidates packaging.
- Integrations and APIs
- The site lists pre-built connectors for shopping carts, marketplaces and ERP systems, plus a developer center for its REST APIs.
- Returns and cross-border
- Reverse logistics and returns handling are offered as a service, along with cross-border shipping for international orders.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Shipwire is made by Shipwire, Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
1/33
Other shipping software it is graded above
Shipwire's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 1 of the 33 other shipping software we grade, and level with 4.
It stands best on value for money (C, above 6 of 33) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 34 shipping software we grade, cut by the letter each got. Shipwire’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 6 of 33
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 33
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 33
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 33
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 1 of 33
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 Shipwire you would be making suppliers who ship each order for you. 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: 28 of the 33 other shipping software grade higher.
What you could make
- Inventory and reports: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Suppliers who ship each order for you.
- An API that other software can build on.
What this rests on. Shipwire’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
ShipBob, ShipMonk, ShipStation and EasyPost
The 4 tools Shipwire is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
ShipBob
Paid
Outsourced ecommerce order fulfillment with a free dashboard.
- Shipwire also covers reports and dropshipping.
- ShipBob also covers shipping labels.
- 2.0GPA
ShipMonk
Paid
Ecommerce fulfillment with its own warehouse software.
- Shipwire also covers reports and dropshipping.
- ShipMonk also covers shipping labels.
- 2.6GPA
ShipStation
Free trial · from $14.99/mo
Shipping software for online sellers, priced by shipments a month.
- Only ShipStation lists an iOS app.
- Shipwire also covers dropshipping.
- ShipStation also covers workflow automation, barcode scanning and shipping labels.
- 2.6GPA
EasyPost
Free plan · from $20/mo
Shipping API for labels, rate shopping and tracking.
- EasyPost has a free plan. Shipwire does not.
- Shipwire also covers reports, inventory and dropshipping.
- EasyPost also covers shipping labels.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
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 Shipwire free?
No. Shipwire is a paid product.
What platforms does Shipwire work on?
Shipwire is available on Web.
Does Shipwire have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Shipwire is listed for Web.
Does Shipwire have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Shipwire is listed for Web.
Is Shipwire open source?
Shipwire is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Does Shipwire have an API?
Yes. Shipwire offers a public API, according to its own site.
Who makes Shipwire?
Shipwire is made by Shipwire, Inc.
What are the alternatives to Shipwire?
The closest alternatives to Shipwire in our directory are ShipBob, ShipMonk, ShipStation and EasyPost.
How does Shipwire compare with other shipping software?
Shipwire's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 1 of the 33 other shipping software we grade, and level with 4.
Could I make my own version of Shipwire?
To replace Shipwire you would be making suppliers who ship each order for you.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Shipwire’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Shipwire'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 Shipwire, Inc. Prices change, so check shipwire.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
- Shipwire, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/shipwire
- 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 Shipwire’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. Shipwire is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Shipwire, Inc. Prices and plans change: check shipwire.com before you buy.