E-Commerce Shipping
ShipStation vs Shippo vs EasyPost: Which WooCommerce Shipping Plugin Is Right for You?
With ShipStation’s recent API policy changes limiting access to only Gold/Scale and High-Volumne plan users, many WooCommerce store owners are now considering alternative multi-carrier shipping solutions. If you’re affected by this change and looking for a seamless transition, Shippo and EasyPost are two of the most popular alternatives worth exploring.
In this article, we’ll explore the key advantages of each service to help you compare and choose the best shipping solution for your WooCommerce store.
🚚 ShipStation: Great Fit for High-Volume Stores
ShipStation has been around for a long time and is a go-to choice for many stores that ship a high volume of orders. It works with a wide range of carriers and offers many great automation features that speed up the shipping process.
Key Advantage:
- Advanced features like batch label printing, branded tracking, and automation rules
- Supports major carriers including USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and more
- It’s suitable for stores that handle a large number of shipments, especially the higher-tier plans that include API access.
- Centralized dashboard for managing orders from multiple sales channels
For WooCommerce stores that handle a high volume of shipments and are fine with paying for a premium plan, ShipStation is a solid option that can handle your shipping needs with ease.
🚚 Shippo: Flexible and Easy to Use
Shippo is a popular choice among online stores and is widely used across platforms like WooCommerce. It supports a wide range of major carriers, including UPS, USPS, DHL and FedEx. It offers similar coverage to ShipStation. Shippo has a simple setup and affordable plans, which can be a great choice for businesses looking for a reliable multi-carrier shipping solution without paying high costs.
Key advantages:
- User-friendly interface design and fast API response times
- API access for free plan and all plan users
- Affordable starter plans, making it accessible for small business owners
- Transparent pricing on their website
For many small store owners, Shippo provides a faster and more flexible compared to ShipStation, especially if you’re just starting a new business and need a more budget-friendly solution.
🚚 EasyPost: Simple and affordable for small businesses
EasyPost supports fewer carriers compared to Shippo or ShipStation but still includes major carriers such as USPS, UPS, and FedEx which may be sufficient for many small businesses.
Key advantages:
- User-friendly interface, supports major carriers
- API access for all users
- Free up to 3,000 labels per month
- Additional service fees may apply, and their billing structure can vary based on use. For the most accurate information, please contact their sales team for a detailed breakdown.
Even though EasyPost supports fewer carriers, it’s still a great choice for businesses that prioritize the basics and want to keep shipping costs low.
🧐 What are the key differences between ShipStation, Shippo and EasyPost?
All three platforms offer multi-carrier shipping solutions with discounted shipping rates, but they differ in terms of carrier support, pricing, ease of use, and API accessibility, especially with ShipStation’s recent API policy changes.
| ShipStation | Shippo | EasyPost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| API Access | Limited to Gold/Scale plans as of May 19, 2025 | Available to all plans | API access for all users (with volume-based limits and fees) |
| Free Plan | No free plan | Offers a free plan | Yes. Up to 3,000 USPS labels/month free |
| Ease of Integration | Feature-rich with advanced customization options | Simple setup and fast WooCommerce integration | Easy to use, but some technical setup may be needed |
| Pricing Transparency | Transparent for all plans | Transparent. Pricing listed on the site | Less transparent – requires contacting sales |
📍Before switching to a new platform, we recommend reaching out to Shippo and EasyPost directly to better understand their billing systems, service fees, and API limits. Each platform offers different advantages depending on your specific business needs.
🙋 FAQ:
1. Why does ShipStation Shipping PRO no longer display live shipping rates in the cart?
ShipStation recently updated its API policy, limiting access to the original API v1 to only Gold, Scale, and higher volume plan users. If you’re on a lower plan, such as the Starter plan or Growthplan, your API may have already expired, which will cause live shipping rates to stop displaying in your WooCommerce store cart.
To display live rates again, you’ll need to:
- Switch to ShipStation’s API v2
- Update to the latest version of the ShipStation Shipping PRO plugin
⚠️ Important:
Starting May 19, 2005, both API v1 and API v2 will only be available to Gold/Scale and high-volume plan users. If you’re not on one of those higher plans, your API access will be cancelled, and the plugin will no longer work properly.
For updating to API v2 and retrieving your new API key, please check out our documentation below:
2. What are my options if I don’t want to upgrade to a ShipStation Gold/Scale plan?
You can consider Shippo or EasyPost. Both multi-carrier platforms’ APIs offer live rates for major carriers and integrate well with WooCommerce through our shipping plugins.
3. Which One Is Best for Me?
- ShipStation is perfect for stores with a high volume of shipments who need access to ShipStation’s advanced features and carrier options.
- Shippo is a great choice for small to mid-sized businesses looking for an affordable, easy-to-use solution with broad carrier support and good pricing.
- EasyPost is good for store owners on a budget, especially if you mostly ship with USPS. You can benefit from its generous free labels allowance and keep shipping costs down
4. Can I test the shipping plugins before purchasing?
Yes! We offer free versions of our Shippo Shipping PRO and EasyPost Shipping PRO plugins, so you can test if they can display shipping rates properly before upgrading.
👉 Download the Free version of the Shippo Shipping PRO Plugin
👉 Download the Free version of the EasyPost Shipping PRO Plugin
These free versions of the WooCommerce shipping plugin allow you to:
- Verify that your preferred carriers are supported
- Confirm that live shipping rates can properly displayed in the cart
- Get a feel for the plugin before purchasing the full PRO version
5. Can I get help switching?
Absolutely. If you decide to switch to Shippo Shipping PRO or EasyPost Shipping PRO, please contact our 1TeamSoftwawre support team. We’re happy to assist with the transition and ensure minimal disruption to your WooCommerce store’s operations.
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