ShipStation - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Reviewers appreciate ShipStation's shipping labels feature. They report it is easy to print labels from various carriers, including international sales. Users find it seamless to switch between different printers and highlight the integration with PayPal. They mention the ease of creating and maintaining domestic labels, though some note occasional integration issues with carriers. Users also value the time saved by not needing to visit the post office and the straightforward interface for generating labels. Of the 32 ShipStation users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Shipping Labels, 97% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“ShipStation offers a powerful set of tools that make managing orders, printing labels, and handling multi‑channel shipping far more efficient.”

Parker W.

Teacher

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“I really didn't need to change anything except the barcode size, because the barcode on the default packing slip is too small and doesn't scan.”

TZ

Trevor Z.

General Manager

“I like the ease of creating shipping labels and purchasing shipping options right there and keeps track of warehouse inventory all while doing all that.”

CW

Cody W.

HR Generalist

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“Better prices for shipping versus order a label directly or walking into the store to ship.”

Hillel G.

Director of Implementation

Users find ShipStation's label printing straightforward and efficient. They appreciate the ability to print labels for various carriers and the option to reprint or void labels if needed. Reviewers mention the compatibility with most printers and the ease of printing labels immediately upon purchase. They also highlight the high print quality and customizable label options. Some users report occasional issues with printer recognition, but overall, they find the process smooth and time-saving. Of the 25 ShipStation users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Label Printing, 96% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“Customer support was ok, integration with label printers was good.”

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Gareth N.

Boss

“The label-making was flexible enough for us and let us be a little custom with a brand logo.”

Yelle B.

Chief Marketing Officer

“It was also really easy to purchase a label if needed.”

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Rachel A.

Director

“It was easy to use and typically very fast to print labels.”

LK

Lydia K.

Shipping and QC Supervisor

Reviewers indicate that ShipStation simplifies parcel shipping by offering various shipping options and integrations. They appreciate the ease of scheduling pickups and the ability to choose from different shippers. Users highlight the seamless integration with carrier services and the convenience of processing orders from multiple regions. They also mention the competitive shipping rates and the organized handling of parcels. Some users note the need for better tracking options for lost packages. Of the 20 ShipStation users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Parcel Shipping, 90% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Users value ShipStation's shipping services integration, noting its ability to connect with multiple shippers like Stamps, DHL, and UPS. They appreciate the ease of comparing rates and the convenience of using PayPal for shipping. Reviewers mention the integration with their tech stack and the automated updates for orders. Some users report occasional issues with international tax verification and customer service, but overall, they find the integration helpful for managing shipments. Of the 16 ShipStation users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Shipping Services Integration, 88% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Reviewers appreciate ShipStation's shipment price calculation feature. They find it easy to input dimensions and weights to get accurate price calculations. Users highlight the integration with Cin7 and Shopify and the ability to compare prices from different carriers. They mention the importance of finding the lowest price and the helpfulness of seeing estimated costs before shipping. Some users note the need for better options for multiple cartons, but overall, they find the calculations reliable. Of the 30 ShipStation users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Shipment Price Calculation, 87% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Users report that ShipStation's shipment tracking is highly valuable. They appreciate the automatic updates and notifications sent to customers, as well as the ability to track packages in real-time. Reviewers highlight the integration with their CMS and the ease of tracking multiple packages. They mention the importance of providing tracking numbers and the convenience of having all tracking information in one place. Some users note occasional issues with USPS tracking, but overall, they find the tracking capability efficient. Of the 26 ShipStation users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Shipment Tracking, 81% rated this feature as important or highly important.