The ShipWise Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about ShipWise 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.
ShipWise
The Insider’s Guide
Multi-carrier shipping software for high-volume shippers
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among shipping software, read from ShipWise’s own pages.
Made by ShipWise · 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 ShipWise’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on ShipWise’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
1.8
GPA, above 12 of the 80 other shipping software we grade
ShipWise, formerly DesktopShipper, is multi-carrier shipping software for e-commerce brands, 3PLs and enterprise shippers in North America. It is offered as a web app, an API and an on-premises edition, with rate shopping, automation rules and an analytics product. Pricing is quote-based.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about ShipWise, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It serves shippers sending from North America.
- 1
Best for multi-carrier shipping for mid-market shippers
The pricing page asks for a consultation and says the price depends on setup complexity, custom development and add-ons.
- 2
It runs on Web
Web.
- 3
Rate shopping
Compares parcel or LTL freight rates in real time for each order, and the web app uses a single order grid for both.
- 4
Carrier discounts
Offers discounted carrier rates through its API integrations, with the vendor citing up to 84% off standard rates and no minimum volume.
- 5
Automation and routing rules
A no-code rules engine routes orders to carriers and automates label generation and tracking updates.
- 6
A 1.8 GPA, above 12 of 80
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 ShipWise 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.
ShipWise at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- ShipWise, since 2004
- Category
- Shipping Software
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for multi-carrier shipping for mid-market shippers
ShipWise is shipping software with rate shopping, carrier discounts, routing rules and multi-client profiles for 3PLs. The pricing page asks for a consultation and says the price depends on setup complexity, custom development and add-ons. It serves shippers sending from North America.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price is published; it is sold through a demo or a quote, so it sits in the middle by default. The pricing page asks for a consultation. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan and no trial are listed, so nothing is free to try. |
| Features | C | Rate shopping, carrier discounts, automation rules, multi-client 3PL profiles and analytics. It serves shippers sending from North America only. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. It starts with a consultation and custom setup. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web app with Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Manhattan Associates connections. No desktop or phone 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 ShipWise is for
- Fits if you are a mid-market or enterprise shipper in North America that wants rate shopping
- Works for a 3PL that needs a separate profile for each client
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want a price: the page asks for a consultation
- Skip it if you ship from outside North America: it serves shippers there
- Not for you if you are an occasional seller: it is positioned for mid-market and enterprise volumes
- Not for you if you want a free plan or trial: none is listed
Good to know
Good for
- E-commerce brands shipping 10,000 to 200,000 packages a month
- 3PLs that bill several clients for shipping
- Enterprises that need an on-premises option next to a web app
Worth knowing
- No prices are published; the pricing page asks for a consultation and says price depends on setup complexity, custom development and chosen add-ons.
- The vendor positions it for mid-market and enterprise volumes, not for occasional sellers.
- It serves shippers sending from North America.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
ShipWise's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No price is published; it is sold through a demo or a quote, so it sits in the middle by default.
We could not confirm ShipWise’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. shipwise.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
Multi-carrier shipping software for high-volume shippers. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, workflow automation, reports, shipping labels.
It serves shippers sending from North America only.
- Rate shopping
- Compares parcel or LTL freight rates in real time for each order, and the web app uses a single order grid for both.
- Carrier discounts
- Offers discounted carrier rates through its API integrations, with the vendor citing up to 84% off standard rates and no minimum volume.
- Automation and routing rules
- A no-code rules engine routes orders to carriers and automates label generation and tracking updates.
- Multi-client profiles for 3PLs
- Per-client carrier accounts, markup rules and automated client billing, with API access for clients that integrate directly.
- Intelligence
- A separate analytics product for shipping reports and parcel auditing, aimed at spotting hidden costs across carriers.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Shopify
- Amazon
- Walmart
- NetSuite
- SAP Cloud ERP
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Manhattan Associates
ShipWise is made by ShipWise, and has been around since 2004.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
12/80
Other shipping software it is graded above
ShipWise's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 12 of the 80 other shipping software we grade, and level with 18.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 20 of 80) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 81 shipping software we grade, cut by the letter each got. ShipWise’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 10 of 80
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 80
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 80
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 80
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 20 of 80
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 ShipWise 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: 50 of the 80 other shipping software grade higher.
What you could make
- Reports: an app builder makes this well.
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.
What this rests on. ShipWise’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
ProShip, ShipStation, ShipHawk, ShipWorks and ShipStation API (ShipEngine)
The 5 tools ShipWise is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.6GPA
ProShip
Paid
- 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.
- ShipStation also covers inventory and barcode scanning.
- 1.8GPA
ShipHawk
Paid
Shipping automation and warehouse software for ERP users.
- ShipWise also covers workflow automation.
- ShipHawk also covers inventory and barcode scanning.
- 1.6GPA
ShipWorks
Free trial · from $189/mo
Windows shipping software for warehouses and high-volume sellers.
- Only ShipWise lists a web app.
- Only ShipWorks lists a Windows app.
- ShipWise also covers reports.
- 2.4GPA
ShipStation API (ShipEngine)
Free plan · from $75/mo
Shipping API with rate shopping, labels and tracking.
- ShipStation API (ShipEngine) has a free plan. ShipWise does not.
- ShipWise also covers workflow automation and reports.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
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 ShipWise free?
No. ShipWise is a paid product.
What platforms does ShipWise work on?
ShipWise is available on Web.
Does ShipWise have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. ShipWise is listed for Web.
Does ShipWise have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. ShipWise is listed for Web.
Is ShipWise open source?
ShipWise is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does ShipWise have an API?
Yes. ShipWise offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does ShipWise integrate with?
ShipWise's listing names Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, NetSuite, SAP Cloud ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Manhattan Associates.
Who makes ShipWise?
ShipWise is made by a company of the same name. It dates from 2004.
What are the alternatives to ShipWise?
The closest alternatives to ShipWise in our directory are ProShip, ShipStation, ShipHawk, ShipWorks and ShipStation API (ShipEngine).
How does ShipWise compare with other shipping software?
ShipWise's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 12 of the 80 other shipping software we grade, and level with 18.
Could I make my own version of ShipWise?
To replace ShipWise 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 ShipWise’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 ShipWise'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 ShipWise. Prices change, so check shipwise.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
- ShipWise, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/shipwise
- 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 ShipWise’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. ShipWise is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by ShipWise. Prices and plans change: check shipwise.com before you buy.