ShipStation

Multichannel sellers import orders and batch-print carrier labels to organize daily shipping from one screen.

Best for: Multichannel teams handling daily dispatch

Free trialSoftware (SaaS)Shipping software
Visit website

Overview

ShipStation is shipping-management software that connects sales channels with carrier and fulfillment workflows. It helps sellers organize orders, select services, print labels, and automate repeatable shipping decisions from one operating screen.

Who it suits

Merchants processing recurring shipments from several stores or marketplaces and needing shared shipping rules.

Who it may not suit

A seller needing only occasional labels with no operational complexity, or a business outside supported origin-country configurations.

Seller use cases

  • Bring Shopify orders into the shipping workspace for fulfillment processing.
  • Compare available carrier services and create or batch-print shipping labels.
  • Apply shipping automations, with advanced order splitting and warehouse tools on eligible plans.

What you can do

  • Bring Shopify orders into the shipping workspace for fulfillment processing.
  • Compare available carrier services and create or batch-print shipping labels.
  • Apply shipping automations, with advanced order splitting and warehouse tools on eligible plans.

What you need

  • sales channels, configure the shipping origin and carrier services, enter package dimensions and weights, and prepare label-printing equipment.

Pricing at a glance

Free trial

Pricing

The current US page shows paid tiers based on shipment volume and capabilities, with a trial. A free plan is mentioned only in a support FAQ; its current signup scope and limits were not established.

Limitations

Software fees do not include postage or insurance. Carrier accounts, origin countries, warehouse features, and user allowances vary.

Alternatives to ShipStation

Frequently asked questions

ShipStation’s software subscription does not include postage or shipment insurance.

This is plan- and carrier-dependent; the current table lists it among higher-tier capabilities.

It manages shipping information and workflows; you or a fulfillment partner still handle the goods.

No. Select the appropriate origin-country offering before comparing services and prices.

Checked against the official site on 2026-10-30 · Official source ↗

Sources