Stamps.com

What Stamps.com is

Stamps.com is a postage and shipping service for buying and printing postage online and preparing labels for multiple carriers. It supports USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, GlobalPost, and other carrier services. For mail, it offers Certified Mail and Registered Mail, address verification, tracking, and scheduled carrier pickups. For packages, users can compare carrier rates, print labels in batches, track shipments, and ship internationally.

The service is available in a browser, Windows and Mac desktop apps, and iOS and Android apps. It also publishes REST API documentation for its SERA API, which uses OAuth 2.0 authorization. Stamps.com documents a Shopify connection that sends tracking information back after labels are printed and marks completed orders fulfilled. QuickBooks Online integration is included with Professional and Multi-Location plans.

The paid plans start with Basic at $14.99 a month, with one account user, 25 stamps, 10 shipping labels, and chatbot and help center support. Professional costs $29.99 a month and includes three users, unlimited stamps and labels, live chat and phone support, and QuickBooks Online integration. Multi-Location costs $49.99 a month and includes 10 users per location, two office locations, and a dedicated enterprise account team. A 30-day trial is available.

Who it suits

Basic is described for individuals and small offices, while Professional is aimed at growing businesses. Multi-Location suits organizations with multiple offices that need multiple user accounts and a dedicated enterprise account team.

Limits

Basic includes up to 25 stamps and 10 shipping labels per month. Professional and Multi-Location include unlimited stamps and labels; the available plans are paid, with a 30-day trial.

Getting started

1. Visit the Stamps.com website.
2. Choose a paid plan; a 30-day trial is available.
3. Use the browser service or install the Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android app.
4. Buy and print postage or create shipping labels for supported carriers.
5. Connect Shopify for order tracking updates, or use the SERA API documentation for API authorization.

Verdict

Choose Stamps.com if you need online postage, carrier rate comparison, and label printing across mail and package workflows. Basic covers individuals and small offices with a 30-day trial, while growing teams can get unlimited stamps and labels on Professional. Organizations with multiple offices may prefer Multi-Location; Basic has monthly stamp and label caps.