--- description: Review of ShipStation Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: ShipStation | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Order Fulfillment Software](/directory/253/order-fulfillment-software/software) > [ShipStation](/software/235645/shipstation) # ShipStation Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/235645/shipstation Page: 1 / 39\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/235645/shipstation?page=2) > ShipStation is an AI-powered shipping automation and order management platform that helps ecommerce businesses simplify fulfillment, reduce costs, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Designed for businesses of every size, ShipStation connects to 400+ marketplaces, carts, and carriers—including Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, eBay, and WooCommerce—to centralize all orders in one easy-to-use dashboard. With ShipStation, sellers can automate repetitive shipping tasks, compare real-time carrier rates, print labels in bulk, and send branded tracking updates in minutes. Smart automation rules let you automatically choose carriers, assign shipping services, and update order statuses—freeing your team from manual work and helping you scale faster. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 953 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 953 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Shipstation - **Location**: Austin, US ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$14.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - 3PL Management - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Alerts/Notifications - Audit Management - Barcode Recognition - Barcode/Ticket Scanning - Batch Processing - CRM - Carrier Management - Catalog Management - Cost Tracking - Customer Database - Customer Management - Customisable Branding - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Delivery Management ## Integrations (99 total) - AIMS360 - APPSeCONNECT - Acenda - Acumatica Cloud ERP - Adobe Commerce - Alluvia - AmeriCommerce - Avalara - Big Cartel - BigCommerce - Bluepark - Brightpearl - CS-Cart Store Builder - ChannelEngine - ChannelSale ... and 84 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Order Fulfillment Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/253/order-fulfillment-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Order Fulfillment Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/253/order-fulfillment-software/software) - [Logistics Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/406/logistics/software) - [Order Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1730/order-management-system/software) - [Online Inventory Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1592/online/software) - [Warehouse Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/251/warehouse-management-system/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Pirate Ship](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/83265/pirate-ship) — 4.9/5 (1004 reviews) 2. [Easyship](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/59194/easyship) — 4.3/5 (276 reviews) 3. [Stamps.com](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/154423/stamps-com) — 4.4/5 (919 reviews) 4. [Freightview](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/6024/freightview) — 4.7/5 (743 reviews) 5. [Shippo](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/83517/shippo) — 4.8/5 (825 reviews) ## Reviews ### "A Reliable and Efficient Shipping Solution" — 5.0/5 > **Julie** | *22 December 2025* | Consumer Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: ShipStation is easy to use and makes managing orders and shipping much more efficient. The automation features save time, and having all carriers in one place simplifies the entire fulfillment process. > > **Cons**: ShipStation can feel overwhelming at first, with a busy interface and a learning curve that takes time to fully understand and use efficiently. > > My experience using ShipStation has been very positive. The platform is easy to navigate and makes managing orders and shipping across multiple channels simple and efficient. I especially appreciate the automation features, which save time and reduce errors. ShipStation has helped streamline my shipping process and improved overall productivity. It’s a reliable tool that I would recommend to anyone looking to simplify their shipping workflow. ----- ### "Great product, other than the shipping rates" — 5.0/5 > **Sam** | *14 October 2024* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Shipstation has by far the best UX/UI of any of the shipping softwares we've used (Shippo, Easypost, Pirate Ship). It also has far more frontend features. If you're primarily using the web portal for shipping management, this is your best bet. You'll get things done much faster than with alternative options. > > **Cons**: The biggest downside of Shipstations is their carrier rates. USPS rates are quite bad as they force you to provision your own USPS account. Other platforms allow you to use their rates for USPS, which gets you much better discounts (unless you ship 50,000+ pieces a month on your own account, you won't match the discounts on Shippo or similar). > > We've used Shipstation to purchase and print labels from both the API and web portal. Both the API and web portal are quite good, with the web portal being best in class. ----- ### "The perfect Upgrade\!" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *5 December 2019* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have been a longtime user of post office software. This is such an amazing improvement. It automatically tracks my sales, pre fills the info and poof I can print shipping labels. It now also offers discounts on UPS rates too. I really save tons of time using it. The support is top notch as well. > > **Cons**: You must be careful all of your info is correct as it is very unforgiving if you print a bad label. It takes weeks to get your money back. > > I does everything my previous software did and so much more. It even links to my stamps.com account for postage ----- ### "Great Shipping Platform" — 5.0/5 > **Lucas** | *5 January 2026* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ship station is easy to use. I was able to easily setup my account. I could track packages efficiently. The discounts on shipping were excellent. I never had any issues. When I made a mistake in ordering, it was easy to make adjustments. I never had to reach out to customer support which was nice. Everything seemed secure and easy\! > > **Cons**: I did not have any complaints with ship station. Once I understood the interface, it seemed very easy to navigate. Updating the address was not the easiest to do but once you understand, it is not bad. I would have liked some preset address options or better copy and paste options > > My overall experience was a positive one. I would definitely recommend this product to others. I can only imagine that some big entity is going to try to merge platforms to increase efficiency of their product. I used it with PayPal and honestly miss the interface. It was a great product. ----- ### "ShipStation was great, until it wasn't" — 5.0/5 > **Nicole** | *23 September 2024* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: I liked that I could integrate ShipStation with my SquareSpace website and easily print postage for orders. > > **Cons**: The customer service and follow up could use some improvement. > > I used ShipStation for a couple years until they added postage fees to my account that were not for my shipments and wouldn't help me resolve it. ----- Page: 1 / 39\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/235645/shipstation?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/235645/shipstation) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data