The ShipWorks Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about ShipWorks 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.
ShipWorks
The Insider’s Guide
Windows shipping software for warehouses and high-volume sellers
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among shipping software, read from ShipWorks’s own pages.
Made by ShipWorks · checked Oct 18, 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 ShipWorks’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on ShipWorks’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.6
GPA, above 0 of the 10 other shipping software we grade
ShipWorks is shipping software installed on Windows computers, with a local database and some web components, built for warehouses and online sellers shipping thousands of orders a month. It pulls orders from 70+ carts, marketplaces and systems, picks the best carrier rate, prints labels in batches and supports scan-to-ship. It belongs to Auctane, the group behind ShipStation, and plans are priced by monthly shipments.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about ShipWorks, taken from its own pages and our grades.
- 1
Best for high-volume warehouses on Windows
For a busy warehouse tied to an ERP, it's a different story.
- 2
Paid plans start at $189 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $189 per month for up to 5,000 shipments.
- 3
You can try it first
30-day free trial
- 4
It runs on Windows
Windows.
- 5
70+ integrations, API and ODBC
Imports orders from Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento, ChannelAdvisor and more, or from files, its API or an ODBC data source linked to an ERP or WMS.
- 6
Best Rate Tool
Picks the cheapest carrier rate for each shipment. ShipWorks says its carrier discounts reach up to 84% off; that is the vendor's claim.
- 7
Batch printing and automation
Custom automations and batch processing print labels in bulk; ShipWorks says it prints up to 16,000 labels an hour.
- 8
A 1.6 GPA, above 0 of 10
That is against the other shipping software we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace ShipWorks 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.
ShipWorks at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $189 per month for up to 5,000 shipments
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 30-day free trial
- Runs on
- Windows
- Made by
- ShipWorks, since 2000
- Category
- Shipping Software
- Our grade
- 1.6 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for high-volume warehouses on Windows
ShipWorks is warehouse software, installed on Windows with a local database, and it's priced that way: the cheapest plan is $189 a month for up to 5,000 shipments. A shop sending 200 parcels pays the same $189, and ShipWorks's own pricing page points shippers under 5,000 to ShipStation. For a busy warehouse tied to an ERP, it's a different story.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | The cheapest plan is $189 a month for up to 5,000 shipments, so a 200-parcel shop pays $189, which is this category's dearest tenth. Unlimited users and phone support come with it, but the pricing page itself sends smaller shippers to ShipStation. |
| Free plan and trial | C | No free plan, but there's a 30-day free trial. The listing doesn't say whether it needs a card. |
| Features | C | Built for volume: 70+ integrations, ODBC links to an ERP or WMS, a Best Rate Tool, batch printing, scan to ship and, on Warehouse plans, order routing. But the listing shows no tracking emails to buyers, which is part of this category's job. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. It's installed on Windows with a local database, which is more to set up than a website you sign in to, though every plan comes with guided onboarding and unlimited support. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Windows only, which is one operating system, however well it connects: 70+ carts and marketplaces, an API and ODBC. The web components only add online visibility. |
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 ShipWorks is for
- Great if your warehouse ships thousands of orders a month from Windows computers
- Handy when shipping has to talk to your ERP or WMS through ODBC
- Good for operations shipping from two or more warehouses
Who it is not for
- Pricey if you ship a few hundred parcels a month, as the cheapest plan is $189
- Skip it if your team works on Macs or phones, since it's installed Windows software
- Not for you if you want order routing on the cheap, which starts at $389 a month
Good to know
Good for
- Warehouses and sellers shipping several thousand orders a month
- Businesses that want shipping tied to an ERP or WMS through ODBC
- Operations with more than one ship-from location
Worth knowing
- It is installed Windows software with a local database; its web components only add online visibility.
- Plans start at $189 a month for high volumes; the pricing page sends shippers under 5,000 a month to ShipStation.
- Intelligent order routing and pick-pack verification need a Warehouse plan at $389 a month or more.
- Postage is paid on top of the subscription.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$189
A month to start
ShipWorks is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $189 per month for up to 5,000 shipments.
Unlimited users and phone support come with it, but the pricing page itself sends smaller shippers to ShipStation.
Ecommerce Professional
$189
per month for up to 5,000 shipments
1 ship-from location, unlimited users and computers, Best Rate Tool, guided onboarding and unlimited phone and email support.
Warehouse Essential
$389
per month for up to 12,000 shipments
2 or more ship-from locations, intelligent order routing and item pick-pack verification.
Warehouse Professional
$639
per month for up to 25,000 shipments
The warehouse features with a higher monthly shipment allowance.
Warehouse Elite
$799
per month for up to 50,000 shipments
The warehouse features for up to 50,000 shipments a month.
Enterprise Custom
Custom
Custom plans for warehouses shipping more than 50,000 parcels a month, through sales.
Trying it first
30-day free trial
Read from shipworks.com on Oct 18, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Windows
Windows shipping software for warehouses and high-volume sellers. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, workflow automation, barcode scanning, shipping labels.
But the listing shows no tracking emails to buyers, which is part of this category's job.
- 70+ integrations, API and ODBC
- Imports orders from Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento, ChannelAdvisor and more, or from files, its API or an ODBC data source linked to an ERP or WMS.
- Best Rate Tool
- Picks the cheapest carrier rate for each shipment. ShipWorks says its carrier discounts reach up to 84% off; that is the vendor's claim.
- Batch printing and automation
- Custom automations and batch processing print labels in bulk; ShipWorks says it prints up to 16,000 labels an hour.
- Scan to ship
- Scan-to-ship speeds up labeling at the packing station, and Warehouse plans add item pick-pack verification.
- Intelligent order routing
- Warehouse plans send each order to the right ship-from location when stock sits in two or more warehouses.
- US-based support
- Unlimited phone, email and chat support from a US team, plus a free community forum.
Where it runs
- Windows
What it works with
- Amazon
- eBay
- Etsy
- Shopify
- BigCommerce
- Magento
- ChannelAdvisor
- PrestaShop
ShipWorks is made by ShipWorks, and has been around since 2000.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
0/10
Other shipping software it is graded above
ShipWorks's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 0 of the 10 other shipping software we grade.
It stands best on free plan and trial (C, above 0 of 10) and worst on value for money (D, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $189 a month, against a middle price of $19.49 for the category: 9 of the 9 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 out of 4. 10 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 11 shipping software we grade, cut by the letter each got. ShipWorks’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 10
- CFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 10
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 10
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 10
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 10
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 11 shipping software. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. ShipWorks 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 ShipWorks 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: 10 of the 10 other shipping software grade higher. It costs $2,268 a year.
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.
- Scanning barcodes with a phone camera or a scanner.
- A real app for Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. ShipWorks’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
ShipStation, ShippingEasy, Veeqo, Shippo and Stamps.com
The 5 tools ShipWorks is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
ShipStation
Free trial · from $14.99/mo
Shipping software for online sellers, priced by shipments a month.
- Only ShipWorks lists a Windows app.
- Only ShipStation lists a web app.
- Only ShipStation lists an iOS app.
- 2.4GPA
ShippingEasy
Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Shipping software for small sellers, priced by shipments a month.
- ShippingEasy has a free plan. ShipWorks does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ShipWorks lists a Windows app.
- Only ShippingEasy lists a web app.
- 3.0GPA
Veeqo
Free plan · from $19/mo
Amazon's free multichannel shipping app, with paid inventory tools.
- Veeqo has a free plan. ShipWorks does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ShipWorks lists a Windows app.
- Only Veeqo lists a web app.
- 2.4GPA
Shippo
Free plan · from $17/mo
Multi-carrier shipping app and API, priced by labels a month.
- Shippo has a free plan. ShipWorks does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ShipWorks lists a Windows app.
- Only Shippo lists a web app.
- 2.2GPA
Stamps.com
Free trial · from $14.99/mo
Print postage, stamps and discounted shipping labels from the office.
- Only Stamps.com lists a web app.
- Only Stamps.com lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- ShipWorks also covers workflow automation 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 ShipWorks free?
No, ShipWorks is a paid product, but you can try it first. 30-day free trial.
How much does ShipWorks cost?
ShipWorks lists 5 plans. Ecommerce Professional: $189 per month for up to 5,000 shipments.
What platforms does ShipWorks work on?
ShipWorks is available on Windows.
Does ShipWorks have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 18, 2026. ShipWorks is listed for Windows.
Does ShipWorks have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 18, 2026. ShipWorks is listed for Windows.
Is ShipWorks open source?
ShipWorks is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 18, 2026.
Does ShipWorks have an API?
Yes. ShipWorks offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does ShipWorks integrate with?
ShipWorks's listing names Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento, ChannelAdvisor and PrestaShop.
Who makes ShipWorks?
ShipWorks is made by ShipWorks. It dates from 2000.
What are the alternatives to ShipWorks?
The closest alternatives to ShipWorks in our directory are ShipStation, ShippingEasy, Veeqo, Shippo and Stamps.com.
How does ShipWorks compare with other shipping software?
ShipWorks's GPA of 1.6 is higher than 0 of the 10 other shipping software we grade.
Is ShipWorks good value for money?
ToolGPA grades ShipWorks D for value for money. Its paid plans start at $189 a month, against a middle price of $19.49 for the category: 9 of the 9 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of ShipWorks?
To replace ShipWorks 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 ShipWorks’s own pages on Oct 18, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 18, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from ShipWorks's own pages on 18 October 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 ShipWorks. Prices change, so check shipworks.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
2,068
Tools graded, in 57 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.
ToolGPA is free to read. It may earn a commission from affiliate links and it works with sponsors, but anything paid for is labelled and no one can pay for a grade. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
2,068
tools graded
57
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- ShipWorks, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/shipworks
- 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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See our other guides
The best-graded shipping software after ShipWorks, each with an Insider's Guide of its own.
- Shipping Software Insider's GuideEvery one of the 11 shipping software we grade, compared
- Pirate Ship Insider's GuideFree web app for discounted USPS and UPS labels, with no monthly fee3.0 GPA
- Veeqo Insider's GuideAmazon's free multichannel shipping app, with paid inventory tools3.0 GPA
- ShipStation Insider's GuideShipping software for online sellers, priced by shipments a month2.6 GPA
Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what ShipWorks’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. ToolGPA uses affiliate links and may earn a commission from them, and it works with sponsors; anything paid for is labelled, and no one can pay for a grade. ShipWorks is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by ShipWorks. Prices and plans change: check shipworks.com before you buy.