ShipStation

What ShipStation is

ShipStation is shipping software for ecommerce fulfillment, carrier connections, automations, and shipping discounts. It compares parcel and freight rates, supports buying and printing labels, and automates batching, routing, and label printing. Listed order capabilities include inventory, warehouse management, tracking, returns, and international shipping. Store and marketplace integrations include Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Amazon, Walmart, Etsy, and TikTok Shop. Carrier connections include USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, Canada Post, Royal Mail, and Australia Post. ShipStation also offers APIs for shipping, rate comparison, order consolidation, address validation, checkout, tracking, and analytics. The displayed starting prices are $14.99 a month for Starter, $29.99 a month for Standard, and $349.99 a month for Premium; each includes 50 shipments per month. Standard lists phone support, while Premium includes advanced inventory and warehouse management and dedicated implementation. A 30-day trial is available, but there is no free plan. ShipStation describes solutions for small businesses, growing midsize companies, and enterprise operations.

Who it suits

ShipStation suits small businesses, growing midsize companies, and enterprise operations handling ecommerce shipping. Its listed connections and order tools may fit teams coordinating multiple sales channels and carriers.

Limits

The displayed Starter, Standard, and Premium starting prices each include 50 shipments per month. Starter has three users, Standard has 10, and Premium has 15; higher shipment-volume price options are shown on the pricing page.

Getting started

1. Open the ShipStation website
2. Start the 30-day trial
3. Choose Starter, Standard, or Premium
4. Connect stores or marketplaces such as Shopify or Amazon
5. Connect carriers and configure rate shopping
6. Use the web, macOS, Windows, or API access

Verdict

ShipStation combines rate comparison, label workflows, order capabilities, and connections to a range of listed stores and carriers. Its displayed plans each start with 50 monthly shipments, and paid access is required after the trial.