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Shopify shipping app costs compared

Compare ShipStation, Easyship, ShipBob, and other Shopify shipping apps on real monthly cost. Many merchants pay for shipping software they barely use.

Avg merchant spend: $30–120/mo
1 app installed on average
AppTrim insight

Shipping apps are often auto-installed by 3PLs or set up during a busy peak season and never re-evaluated. Merchants processing under 200 orders/mo typically overpay for mid-tier shipping plans — the free Shopify Shipping rates are competitive enough for most.

ShipStation

Most popular
Tiered (shipment volume)
$9.99/mo (50 shipments)
Top plan: $229.99/mo (10,000 shipments)
Pros
  • Supports all major carriers
  • Good batch processing
  • Strong automation rules
Cons
  • Price jumps at volume thresholds
  • UI feels dated
  • Unnecessary for Shopify-only stores

Easyship

Tiered + shipment fees
Free (25 shipments/mo)
Top plan: $69/mo (500 shipments)
Pros
  • Multi-carrier rate comparison
  • Good for international shipping
  • Prepaid duties support
Cons
  • Free tier is very limited
  • Interface can be confusing
  • Fees add up on high volume

Shopify Shipping

Built-in (pay per label)
Included with Shopify plan
Top plan: Up to 88% carrier discount (Advanced plan)
Pros
  • Native integration
  • Competitive discounts on UPS/USPS/DHL
  • No monthly fee
Cons
  • Fewer automation tools than ShipStation
  • Limited multi-location support

Pirateship

Pay per label (no monthly fee)
Free account
Top plan: Volume discounts via USPS Cubic
Pros
  • Best USPS cubic rates
  • No subscription required
  • Simple UI
Cons
  • USPS and UPS only
  • No multi-carrier automation
  • Limited Shopify integration

AfterShip

Tiered (tracking events)
Free (50 shipments/mo)
Top plan: $239/mo (2,000 shipments)
Pros
  • Best-in-class tracking page
  • Multi-carrier support
  • Good returns add-on
Cons
  • Tracking-focused — not a full shipping tool
  • Price jumps sharply at scale

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