ShipStation: pricing, features & alternatives (2026)
Reviewed by the Resale IQ data team · Last verified 8 Oct 2026 · Next check 7 Nov 2026 · How we check
ShipStation is shipping software that imports orders from stores, compares carrier rates and prints labels, with plans from USD 14.99 per month for 50 shipments and a free trial (checked 8 Oct 2026). Postage is charged separately.
Pricing (checked 8 Oct 2026)
| Plan | Price | Billing | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter, 50 shipments | USD 14.99 | per month | 3 users, unlimited store connections, automated rate shopping, return labels, basic automations, reporting, email support |
| Starter, 500 shipments | USD 39.99 | per month | Same features, higher monthly shipment allowance (USD 174.99 at 5,000) |
| Standard, 50 shipments | USD 29.99 | per month | More advanced capabilities that scale, marked most popular (USD 149.99 at 1,000) |
Free trial; a buy-now option skips it. Checked 8 Oct 2026 on the vendor's own page. The price depends on the shipment volume you pick: Starter runs from USD 14.99 for 50 shipments to USD 174.99 for 5,000. Standard starts at USD 29.99 for 50. Intermediate volumes and the higher plans were not all captured.
Platforms and features
Features named for the Starter plan:
- Order import with unlimited store connections
- Automated rate shopping across carriers
- Return labels
- Basic automations and reporting
- Three users on the entry plan
- Optional less-than-truckload rate comparison
Shipping software changes the cost of the label only through rate comparison; the carrier still charges postage per parcel. ShipStation prices its software by monthly shipment volume, which means the right plan depends on how many parcels you send, not on how many items you list. A seller shipping a few dozen parcels a month sits on the lowest volume steps, while a shop sending thousands moves up the ladder. The page we read was in US dollars and aimed at US shippers, so a European seller should check carrier coverage and local label formats on the vendor's integrations page before comparing it with Sendcloud or Packlink.
Who it is for, and who it is not for
Good fit: A shop-based seller shipping at volume in the US who wants rate comparison and label printing in one place.
Poor fit: A casual marketplace seller who uses a platform label, and an EU seller who needs local carriers such as InPost or Mondial Relay, since carriers for Europe were not checked.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Plans scale by shipment volume
- Free trial
- Unlimited store connections on Starter
- Return labels included
Cons
- US-oriented and priced in USD
- Carrier postage is charged separately
- Price varies with volume so there is no single figure
- Higher plans were not captured
These come from the vendor's own pages and documentation, not from user reviews. No star rating or score is shown for this listing.
How it pairs with Resale IQ
ShipStation handles labels after a sale. Resale IQ is a pre-purchase check and does not do shipping, though a free shipping cost tool lives on the site.
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Alternatives
- Pirate Ship: Free (vendor statement)
- Sendcloud: EUR 0 up to 20 parcels; paid from EUR 28/month
- Packlink: From EUR 5.31 per parcel (Spain domestic)
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Frequently asked questions
How much does ShipStation cost?
On 8 Oct 2026 Starter began at USD 14.99 per month for 50 shipments and Standard at USD 29.99 for 50 shipments, rising with volume.
Does ShipStation have a free trial?
Yes, the pricing page offers a free trial and a buy-now alternative.
Is postage included?
The software fee is separate from carrier postage, which is paid per label.
Sources and method
- ShipStation pricing, read 8 Oct 2026
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