Shippo vs ShipStation: labels or order queue
Start with Shippo if you are a small US shop that wants cheaper postage: it compares carrier rates, prints discounted labels for USPS, UPS, FedEx and DHL, and its free plan covers up to 30 labels a month. Move to ShipStation when you ship dozens of orders a day across several channels and need rules and batch printing, from $14.99 a month. For a UK seller the choice is made for you: our data lists ShipStation for the UK and Shippo for the US only.
Which one to pick
You sell from the US, ship a few dozen parcels a month, and want discounted carrier labels with a free plan before volume justifies a paid one.
You sell in the US or UK across several marketplaces and stores, and want one order queue with shipping rules and labels printed in batches.
Side by side
Questions
Is Shippo free?
Shippo has a free plan that covers up to 30 labels a month. You pay more only as your volume grows. ShipStation has no free plan; the cheapest costs $14.99 a month. For a shop sending a handful of parcels a week, Shippo costs less.
Do they work for sellers in Spain, Germany, France or Italy?
Our data lists Shippo for the US and ShipStation for the US and UK. Neither is listed for Spain, Germany, France or Italy. A seller in those countries should look at shipping tools built for European carriers. Our ship-orders finder shows the options for your country.
Can I switch from Shippo to ShipStation as I grow?
Yes, the switch is mostly reconnecting your stores and carrier accounts in ShipStation. You then set up shipping rules once so orders get the right service on arrival. Order history stays in Shippo, so export it first. Pick a quiet day to move.
Is ShipStation overkill for a one-person shop?
A solo seller shipping a few orders a day gets more from Shippo: it is easier to use and the free plan carries the low months. ShipStation pays off when you spend real time each day printing labels one by one. Batch printing and automatic rules are the reasons to upgrade. Both list solo and small teams as a fit.
Do they connect to marketplaces and online stores?
Both pull orders from your store or marketplace, so you do not retype addresses. ShipStation gathers orders from several channels into one queue, which helps when you sell in more than one place. Shippo connects your store so orders arrive ready to ship. Check that your exact platform is supported before signing up.