ShipStation

ShipStation is web-based shipping and order fulfillment software for ecommerce sellers.

ShipStation is web-based shipping and order fulfillment software for ecommerce sellers. It imports orders from marketplaces and store platforms such as eBay, Amazon, Etsy, Walmart, TikTok Shop and Shopify, lets users compare carrier rates and print labels in batches, and sends tracking back to the sales channel. Higher plans add unlimited automations, API access, and inventory and warehouse features. Stamps.com bought ShipStation in 2014, and Stamps.com later became Auctane. On June 1, 2026, Auctane and WWEX Group completed a merger and now operate as ShipStation Global, backed by Thoma Bravo. In July 2025 ShipStation moved new customers from its legacy plans to Starter, Standard and Premium plans. Prices start at $14.99 per month with a 30-day free trial.

Key features

  • Order import from eBay, Amazon, Etsy, Walmart, Shopify and more
  • Multi-carrier rate comparison and batch label printing
  • Automatic shipment notification back to eBay
  • Automation rules (basic on Starter, unlimited on Standard and Premium)
  • API access on Standard and Premium
  • Inventory and warehouse features on Premium
ShipStation

FAQ

How do I cancel my ShipStation subscription?

Log in, open Account Settings and go to Accounts & Payments, then Subscriptions. Click the Cancel Subscription link and follow the on-screen prompts. Your plan stays active until the end of the current billing cycle, so you can keep using ShipStation until then. After the subscription expires, the account only gives you access to payment and subscription settings.

How much does ShipStation cost?

ShipStation's plans are priced by monthly shipment volume. Starter starts at $14.99 per month for 50 shipments with 3 users. Standard starts at $29.99 with 10 users, unlimited automations and API access. Premium starts at $349.99 with 15 users and inventory features. At 100,000 shipments a month, Standard reaches $3,599.99 and Premium $7,499.99. Annual billing is advertised at 20% savings.

Is there a ShipStation free trial?

Yes. ShipStation offers a 30-day free trial on its Starter, Standard and Premium plans, and the pricing page says no credit card is required to start. There is no permanent free plan, so you need a paid subscription after the trial ends. The cheapest plan, Starter, costs $14.99 per month for up to 50 shipments.

Did ShipStation change its pricing in 2025?

Yes. Customers who signed up on or after July 9, 2025 are placed on the new Starter, Standard and Premium plans. Older customers on Legacy plans must pay a monthly Your Carriers add-on to use their own carrier accounts: $5 on Starter, $20 on Growth Bronze, $30 on Growth Silver, $40 on Scale Gold, $60 on Scale Platinum and $95 on Scale Enterprise. Standard and Premium have no such fee.

How do I connect my eBay store to ShipStation?

Go to Account Settings, then Selling Channels, then Store Setup, and click Connect a Store. Choose eBay, click Connect and sign in to eBay to authorize ShipStation. Orders with a ship-to address and at least one item import automatically. When you create a label, ShipStation sends the shipment details to eBay, but it can only update each eBay order once. The eBay connection needs re-authorizing every year.

Which marketplaces does ShipStation work with?

ShipStation lists marketplace integrations for eBay, Amazon, Etsy, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Shein, Temu and Alibaba. Store platforms include Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Squarespace, Wix, Big Cartel and Adobe Commerce. Carriers include USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, GlobalPost, Canada Post, Royal Mail, Australia Post and DPD. ShipStation says it connects with hundreds of stores, marketplaces and carriers in total.

How do I contact ShipStation support?

ShipStation includes chat and email support on every plan. Phone support is only included on the Standard and Premium plans, not on Starter. Support is reached through the ShipStation help center at help.shipstation.com, which also has setup guides for each selling channel and carrier. For sales questions, the ShipStation website offers a separate Talk to an Expert option.

What do ShipStation users complain about?

ShipStation's Trustpilot page shows a 3.4 out of 5 score from about 690 reviews, split between many 5-star and many 1-star ratings. Complaints from 2026 mention repeated store and carrier authentication problems, a redesigned interface some find slower, denied insurance claims, and subscription fees that offset postage savings. Positive reviews mention fast label creation and friendly, knowledgeable support staff.

What are the best ShipStation alternatives?

Alternatives include ShippingEasy, with a free plan for up to 25 shipments; Shippo, free for up to 30 labels a month; Veeqo, Amazon's free multichannel shipping software that supports eBay; Pirate Ship, which has no monthly fees; Ordoro, with a free shipping app; ShipWorks, Windows software for high-volume shippers; and Descartes ShipRush, from $9.95 per month.

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