E-Commerce Shipping
EasyPost New Pricing Plans 2026: Free Access vs Bring Your Own Carrier Accounts
EasyPost is rolling out a new two-plan pricing structure starting February 23, 2026. This change applies to all stores that use EasyPost through shipping plugins, including WooCommerce, Shopify, and custom integrations.
If no plan is selected before this date, your EasyPost account may be automatically enrolled in a $20/month plan or lose access to shipping label generation.
Quick Summary of the New EasyPost Plans
Free Access Plan (EasyPost Wallet Carriers)
- No monthly fee
- No personal carrier accounts required
- First 3,000 labels/month free
- $0.08 per label after 3,000
- Uses EasyPost’s discounted carrier rates
Best for: Most WooCommerce stores and Shopify stores
Bring Your Own Carrier Accounts (BYOCA)
- $20/month platform fee
- Requires your own FedEx / UPS / USPS accounts
- First 3,000 labels/month free
- $0.08 per label after 3,000
Best for: High-volume stores with existing carrier contracts
⚠️ What Happens If You Take No Action
- Payment method on file?
You will be automatically enrolled in BYOCA and charged $20/month
- No payment method on file?
Label generation will be disabled until a plan is selected
What You Should Do Now
- Log in to your EasyPost account
- Choose Free Access or BYOCA plan
- Confirm your payment method
- Test label creation in your shipping plugin
👉 Choose a plan before February 23, 2026, to avoid surprise fees or shipping disruptions.
👉 You can follow our documentation guide to learn how to update your EasyPost plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
📍 Will I be charged $20/month by EasyPost automatically?
Yes. If you have a payment method on file and do not select a plan, EasyPost will auto-enroll your account in the BYOCA plan ($20/month).
📍 How do I avoid the $20 BYOCA fee?
Select the Free Access (EasyPost Wallet Carriers) plan in your EasyPost account dashboard before February 24, 2026.
📍 Will my EasyPost Shipping Pro plugin stop working?
If no plan is selected and no payment method is on file, EasyPost will disable label generation functionality, which will affect your EasyPost Shipping PRO plugin from purchasing and creating shipping labels.
📍 Does this affect WooCommerce and Shopify?
Yes. All EasyPost users are affected, regardless of which platform they are using.
📍 Do I need to change anything in my EasyPost Shipping PRO plugin?
No. You only need to select a plan in your EasyPost account and confirm billing before February 23, 2026.
Information source: EasyPost website