E-commerce Software
Shippo
Developer-friendly multi-carrier shipping API and app with a genuine free tier for low-volume shippers.
Solo / FreelancerSmall businessNorth America
Last reviewed Jul 17, 2026 · Pricing verified Jul 17, 2026
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DEV-TOP · horizontalOur take
Best for low-volume sellers and developers who want a genuinely free entry point and a clean API rather than a fully-featured order-management suite — ShipStation and Cin7 offer deeper order-management features for sellers who've outgrown pure label printing.
Choose this if...
- Low-volume sellers who want free label printing without committing to a paid plan
- Developers building custom shipping workflows on top of an API
Look elsewhere if...
- You need deep order-management features across many sales channels — ShipStation is more full-featured there
- You ship primarily outside North America — carrier coverage is strongest domestically
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Pricing
Verified Jul 17, 2026 against Shippo's own pricing page.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Key limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter (Free) | Free | Free | Up to 30 labels/mo; $0.08/label beyond the limit, $0.05/label when using your own carrier accounts |
| Pro | 17 USD/mo | 17.08 USD/yr | Volume-based sub-tiers up to 10,000 labels/mo (1-200, 201-500, 501-1,000, 1,001-2,500, 2,501-5,000, 5,001-10,000); $205/yr billed annually (~10% savings vs. monthly); $0.08/label beyond 10,000/mo, free with your own carrier accounts |
| Premier (custom) | — | — | Unlimited shipments; custom quote; free labels with your own carrier accounts |
Free tier reality
The Starter plan is genuinely free forever for up to 30 labels/month, with a modest $0.08/label overage fee beyond that (or $0.05/label if you bring your own carrier accounts) — a real usable free tier for very low-volume sellers, not just a trial. Non-US address validation carries a small per-validation fee that also varies by plan ($0.06-$0.09).
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DEV-MID · rectanglePros
- Free tier is genuinely usable, not just a trial, for up to 30 labels/month
- Clean, developer-friendly API alongside the web app
- Overage pricing beyond free/paid limits is transparent and low
Cons
- Less full-featured order management than dedicated platforms like ShipStation or Cin7
- Carrier coverage and rate benefits are strongest for US-based shippers
- Premier tier's unlimited pricing is custom-quote only, not published
Key features
- Multi-carrier shipping label API and web app
- Genuine free tier for low-volume shipping
- Address validation
- Batch label printing
- Developer-first API for custom shipping workflows
Integrations
- VERIFY
Platforms
- web
Regional fit
Strongest carrier coverage in the US; international shipping supported but VERIFY carrier coverage outside North America.
- North America
Best for
Try free first
Not ready for Shippo? Start with our free tools — come back when you outgrow them.
Alternatives
Shopify
Pick this instead if: New and growing D2C brands that want the largest app/theme ecosystem and least platform risk
Square Point of Sale
Pick this instead if: Small retailers and food businesses wanting an all-in-one POS + payments + hardware bundle
WooCommerce
Pick this instead if: Existing WordPress sites that want to add a store without switching platforms
Toast
Pick this instead if: Full-service and quick-service restaurants needing kitchen display and online ordering built in
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Shippo FAQ
Questions about this tool
Is Shippo free?
Yes, there's a free tier. The Starter plan is genuinely free forever for up to 30 labels/month, with a modest $0.08/label overage fee beyond that (or $0.05/label if you bring your own carrier accounts) — a real usable free tier for very low-volume sellers, not just a trial. Non-US address validation carries a small per-validation fee that also varies by plan ($0.06-$0.09).
How much does Shippo cost?
Free. We verify pricing directly against Shippo's own pricing page — see the pricing table above for the full breakdown of plans, and check the verified date before making a decision, since software pricing changes often.
Who is Shippo best for?
Low-volume sellers who want free label printing without committing to a paid plan Developers building custom shipping workflows on top of an API
Who should avoid Shippo?
You need deep order-management features across many sales channels — ShipStation is more full-featured there You ship primarily outside North America — carrier coverage is strongest domestically
Does Shippo work well outside the US?
Strongest carrier coverage in the US; international shipping supported but VERIFY carrier coverage outside North America.
What are the best alternatives to Shippo?
Worth comparing: Shopify, Square Point of Sale, WooCommerce, Toast. See the Alternatives section above for why you might pick one of these instead.