ShipStation

Centralize shipping orders, carrier selection and label workflows

Last checked: September 9, 2026

ShipStation shipping automation rules product preview

Our Take

ShipStation is useful when orders arrive from several channels and the shipping team needs a consistent way to select services, print labels and handle returns.

Orders from multiple selling channels
Rate comparison and shipping rules

Shipment bands change subscription cost
Postage and insurance are additional

Best for:

Solo usersSmall teamsGrowing businesses

Best use case: Importing orders from several stores and printing the right carrier labels in a shared workflow.

Fits solo multichannel sellers and growing teams organizing shipping workflows.

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ShipStation is useful when orders arrive from several channels and the shipping team needs a consistent way to select services, print labels and handle returns. Start by mapping the real pick-pack-ship process and testing the carrier services used most often. Standard matters when automation and existing parcel accounts are central; Premium needs a stronger warehouse or inventory case. Compare the correct shipment band and keep transport costs separate from the software budget.

Strengths

Orders from multiple selling channels
Rate comparison and shipping rules
Parcel and LTL workflows together
Higher-tier warehouse and inventory tools

Tradeoffs

Shipment bands change subscription cost
Postage and insurance are additional
Advanced workflows need configuration
Older accounts can have different fees

Who it suits

Multichannel ecommerce merchants
Teams shipping parcels and some freight
Growing fulfillment operations

About ShipStation

ShipStation brings orders from stores and marketplaces into a shared shipping workspace. Merchants compare services, print labels, notify customers and manage returns, using rules to reduce repeated fulfillment steps. The platform also supports LTL freight quoting and booking alongside parcel shipping. Starter covers the core shipping workflow, Standard adds broader automation and operational tools, and Premium expands warehouse, inventory and analytics capabilities. Each package has shipment-volume bands, so the lowest advertised price is a specific entry configuration. Postage and insurance are separate from the software subscription.

Pricing & Plans

Prices use the currency shown. Tax, usage limits and billing terms vary by provider.

Save up to 20%

Starter — 50 shipments

$14.99/mo

Entry plan with shipment-volume selectors and core shipping workflow features.

3 users
unlimited store connections
automated rate shopping
LTL rate comparison

Full plan details & limits

Entry plan with shipment-volume selectors and core shipping workflow features.

starts at $14.99/month

quote/book LTL shipments
return labels
basic automations
bring-your-own LTL account for Worldwide Express or Unishippers
reporting
email support
Shown configuration: 50 shipments/month
Larger shipment bands available up to 5,000/month

Recommended

Standard — 50 shipments

$29.99/mo

Mid plan with broader automation, returns, and API capabilities.

everything in Starter
10 users
unlimited automations
combine/auto-split orders

Full plan details & limits

Mid plan with broader automation, returns, and API capabilities.

starts at $29.99/month

bring existing carrier accounts
returns and exchanges
basic warehouse management
Shipping API
phone support
Shown configuration: 50 shipments/month
Larger shipment bands available up to 100,000/month

Premium — 50 shipments

$349.99/mo

Higher tier with advanced inventory, warehouse, analytics, routing, and implementation support.

everything in Standard
15 users
advanced inventory management
advanced warehouse management

Full plan details & limits

Higher tier with advanced inventory, warehouse, analytics, routing, and implementation support.

starts at $349.99/month

custom analytics
auto-routing
Cubiscan
ODBC
dedicated implementation
Shown configuration: 50 shipments/month
Larger shipment bands available up to 100,000/month

More plans, volume options & API pricing (1)

Configured shipment volume

Variable cost

Choose a Starter, Standard or Premium package for a larger shipping workload.

Features depend on selected package
Shipment-volume bands
Enter the vendor-configured subscription price

Full plan details & limits

Choose a Starter, Standard or Premium package for a larger shipping workload.

Enter your complete quote

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Everything you need to know

Explore more details about ShipStation.

FeaturesOrder import and order management, Carrier/service selection and rate comparison, Label creation + more.

Order import and order management
Carrier/service selection and rate comparison
Label creation
Shipment notifications and tracking
Returns management and return labels
Workflow automation and rules
LTL freight booking and BOL/freight documents
Warehouse workflows
Inventory management
Branded shipping artifacts
Shipping API, webhooks, and developer docs/SDKs

RatingsG2: 4.3/5, Capterra: 4.6/5, Google Play: 2/5

G2ShipStation4.3/5 · 580
Source Checked September 8, 2026
CapterraShipStation4.6/5 · 960
Source Checked September 8, 2026
Google PlayShipStation Mobile2/5 · 909
Source Checked September 8, 2026
Apple App Store (US)ShipStation Mobile4.6/5 · 6,176
Source Checked September 8, 2026

Customer ratings from the linked platforms, separate from our recommendations. Scores and counts can change; each platform uses its own review process.

Integrations & connectionsHow ShipStation fits into your workflow

Store/marketplace integrations including Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Squarespace, Wix, PayPal, eBay, Etsy, TikTok Shop, and Amazon, Carrier integrations including USPS, UPS, FedEx, GlobalPost, DHL, Canada Post, Royal Mail, Australia Post, Amazon, and DPD, API and advanced integrations for order consolidation, shipping, rate comparison, address validation, checkout, tracking, analytics, webhooks, and certified solution provider connections

Platforms & availabilityWeb app: desktop/laptop browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) · Mobile app: iOS and Android · ShipStation Connect: local printing component for Windows and macOS

ShipStation

Free plan: Not listed for this product. Free trial: Available; check eligibility with the provider.

Cost considerationsBilling, usage limits and additional fees

Verified 50-shipment USD configurations: Starter $14.99/month or $143.90/year, Standard $29.99 or $287.90/year, Premium $349.99 or $3,359.90/year. Included users are 3, 10 and 15 respectively. Larger shipment bands change the price; use Configured shipment volume for a tailored budget. Postage, insurance, additional users, premium integrations and optional services can add cost. Current plans do not add a carrier-connection fee, but registrations before July 8, 2025 may have different fees. A 30-day trial requires no credit card. A Free support reference in the FAQ does not establish a current Free package.