ShipStation Pricing Explorer
ShipStation Pricing Explorer
Compare plans, estimate costs, and benchmark against competitors.
Cost Estimator
Plan:
Users:
Billing:
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Key Takeaways
- Starter: $14.99/mo for basics — ideal for low-volume ecom.
- API access on Standard+ (Gold/Scale from May 2025).
- No annual discounts — monthly billing flexibility.
- Add-ons: 3PL/Dropship Manager ($20–$50/mo each).
- Ecom essential: Cheaper than ShipBob for self-fulfillers, more integrated than Shippo.
Plans & Prices
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (mo avg) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | Testing |
| Starter | $14.99 | $14.99 | Small shops |
| Standard | $29.99 | $29.99 | Growing teams |
| Premium | $349.99 | $349.99 | High-volume |
Competitor Comparison
Plan:
Billing:
Users:
| Tool | Mapped tier | Pricing basis | Monthly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShipStation | Starter | $14.99 | — |
| Shippo | Core | $10 | — |
| Ordoro | Starter | $59/mo | — |
| ShipBob | Ecommerce | Variable | — |
| Stamps.com | Basic | $19.99 | — |
Gotchas
- API limited to Standard+ (from May 2025).
- Extra users $5/mo on Standard/Premium only.
- Postage/insurance extra; carrier fees for own accounts.
Average Ratings
G2 Rating: 4.5 / 5 (550+ reviews)
Capterra: 4.6 / 5 (945+ reviews)
Based on verified reviews as of 2025.
Common Complaints
- Recent price hikes for API/basic features.
- Support slow on lower plans.
- Login/setup overly complex.
Common Praises
- Seamless integrations with 400+ platforms.
- Time-saving automation & rate shopping.
- Discounted carrier rates save money.
Plans & Prices
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (mo avg) | Key Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 1 store, no API/users, basic support |
| Starter | $14.99 | $14.99 | 3 users, 1 store, email/chat support |
| Standard | $29.99 | $29.99 | 10 users, API, phone support, advanced analytics |
| Premium | $349.99 | $349.99 | 15 users, custom dashboards, dedicated manager |