--- title: "ShipStation Pricing 2026 | Capterra" description: "Learn more about ShipStation pricing plans including starting price, free versions and trials." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/155621/ShipStation/pricing/" page_type: "pricing" language: "en" --- # ShipStation Pricing - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 from [960 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/155621/ShipStation/reviews/) - Starting at $14.99 per month - Free trial: Available - Free version: Available - Credit card required: No --- ## How much does ShipStation cost? ShipStation has **3 different plans**. The pricing **starts at $14.99 flat rate per month** with a free plan available. ### Starter - Price: $14.99 - Billing: Flat Rate, Per Month #### Starter plan includes: - Access to 300+ integrations - Email Support - Best discounted shipping rates from USPS, UPS, DHL, and GlobalPost - Unlimited store connections - Automated rate shopping - Return labels - Basic automations - Reporting ### Standard - Price: $29.99 - Billing: Flat Rate, Per Month #### Standard plan includes: - Access to 300+ integrations - Branded tracking, labels, and more - Live Chat, Email support, 24/7 support - Combine and split orders - Returns and Exchanges - Basic warehouse management - Shipping API - Extended Phone Support ### Premium - Price: $349.99 - Billing: Flat Rate, Per Month #### Premium plan includes: - Rate Shopper - Auto-Split - ODBC - Cubiscan - Extended Phone Support --- ## Is ShipStation worth the price? ### Value for Money - Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 - Good or excellent value for money: 74% AI summary based on 115 value-for-money rating reviews: Most users consider ShipStation to offer good value for money. They appreciate the ability to compare shipping costs across different carriers, which helps them find the best deals and save money. However, some reviewers feel that the cost can be high, especially for small businesses or during off-seasons when shipping volumes are lower. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of use: 4.5 - Customer service: 4.3 - Features: 4.4 - Ease of deployment: 4.1 - Likelihood to recommend: 80% Based on 960 total ShipStation reviews. --- ## How does ShipStation compare to other alternatives? ShipStation starts at $14.99 flat rate per month. Explore how its pricing and plan options compare with top alternatives below. ShipStation pricing comparison | Product | Plans | Starting price | Free version | Free trial | Value for Money | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ShipStation — 4.6 out of 5 ([960 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/155621/ShipStation/reviews/)) | 3 plans | $14.99 /mo | Available | Available | 4.4 | | [Easyship](https://www.capterra.com/p/170399/Easyship/) — 4.4 out of 5 ([286 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/170399/Easyship/reviews/)) | 1 plan | Not available | Available | Available | 4.2 | | [Pirate Ship](https://www.capterra.com/p/172133/Pirate-Ship/) — 4.9 out of 5 ([1,006 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/172133/Pirate-Ship/reviews/)) | 1 plan | Not available | Available | Not available | 4.9 | | [Shippo](https://www.capterra.com/p/146146/Shippo/) — 4.8 out of 5 ([827 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/146146/Shippo/reviews/)) | 3 plans | $19.00 /mo | Available | Available | 4.8 | | [Freightview](https://www.capterra.com/p/136895/Freightview/) — 4.7 out of 5 ([743 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/136895/Freightview/reviews/)) | 4 plans | $149.00 /mo | Not available | Available | 4.6 | --- ## What reviewers say about ShipStation's pricing ### What they like - **ShipStation to offer good value for money** They appreciate the ability to compare shipping costs across different carriers, which helps them find the best deals and save money. - **The tiered pricing based on shipping volumes is beneficial** Allowing them to adjust their subscription level as needed. Users think the discounted rates on postage and the ability to print labels at home are significant cost-saving features. - **The platform easy to use and efficient** Which justifies the cost for many. Some users report that ShipStation's pricing is competitive compared to other platforms, and they value the time saved and the convenience it provides. ### What holds them back - **The cost can be high** Especially for small businesses or during off-seasons when shipping volumes are lower. They mention that the price increases with higher order volumes and that unexpected price hikes can be frustrating. - **Discrepancies between quoted shipping costs and final charges** Leading to additional expenses. Others find the pricing less competitive compared to alternatives like Shopify or Shippo. - **There are also mentions of limited customer support options and issues with additional costs for features like insurance** ## Price & value in reviewers' words * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "I like that it’s a trusted name and that they offer competitive shopping rates." Reviewer: Verified Reviewer Role: CEO * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "Shipstation is not expensive, which is my favorite thing about it." Reviewer: Nicholas Y. Role: President * * * 4 out of 5 stars > "The cost recently increased by a lot but there was no additional benefits to the price increase." Reviewer: Lydia K. Role: Shipping and QC Supervisor * * * 2 out of 5 stars > "The additional insurance cost to a FedEx label does not properly translate over to our operating system." Reviewer: Robin W. Role: Shipping Manager [Check all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/155621/ShipStation/reviews/)