Ecommerce · Ranked by price to features
9 Best Shipping Label Software of 2026
By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 12, 2026 · Next review December 27, 2026
Pirate Ship is the best shipping label software for small online sellers in 2026 because it charges no monthly fee and offers USPS and UPS discounts of up to 89%. Veeqo suits multichannel sellers with a free unlimited shipping plan and up to 5% back in label credits, and Shippo is the free pick if you need FedEx or DHL Express, with Pro from $17 a month. Prices were checked as of November 2026.
- Tools ranked
- 9
- With free plan
- 7
- Cheapest paid plan
- ShipStation, $14.99
- per month
By the numbers
- $340.2 billionUS retail ecommerce sales were $340.2 billion in the second quarter of 2026, seasonally adjusted, up 3.8% from the first quarter.US Census Bureau
- 17.1%Ecommerce accounted for 17.1% of US retail sales in the second quarter of 2026, seasonally adjusted.US Census Bureau
- $1,233.7 billionUS retail ecommerce sales totaled $1,233.7 billion in 2025, up 5.4% from 2024.US Census Bureau
- $275.1 billionAdobe forecasts $275.1 billion in US online holiday spending for November and December 2026, up 6.7% year over year.Adobe
- $119 billionMerchants on Shopify processed $119 billion of gross merchandise value in the third quarter of 2026.Shopify
- $201.9 billionAmazon's net sales were $201.9 billion in the third quarter of 2026, up 12% from a year earlier, including its AWS cloud business.Amazon
Comparison table
| Tool | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirate Ship | 01 | 8.8 | 9.8 | Freeper month | Yes |
| Veeqo | 02 | 8.8 | 9.5 | $19per month | Yes |
| Shippo | 03 | 8.6 | 8.6 | $17per month | Yes |
| ShipStation | 04 | 8.3 | 7.6 | $14.99per month | No |
| Ordoro | 05 | 8.1 | 8.4 | $59per month | Yes |
| Easyship | 06 | 8.0 | 7.8 | $29per month | Yes |
| ShippingEasy | 07 | 8.0 | 8.0 | $19.99per month | Yes |
| EasyPost | 08 | 7.9 | 8.6 | $20per month | Yes |
| Stamps.com | 09 | 7.1 | 6.4 | $14.99per month | No |
Click a column to sort. Prices are the cheapest paid plan quoted from each vendor's US pricing page; "Check price" means the US price check is pending.
How this ranking works
One method for every tool. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests. Value carries the most weight.
Full methodThis list is for small online sellers choosing a tool to buy and print shipping labels. The two numbers that matter are the monthly software fee and the discount on postage, so each entry shows the cheapest paid plan, whether a free plan exists, how many labels it covers and the carrier discounts the vendor advertises. We compared documented features and published prices on each vendor's own pages as fetched on November 12, 2026. Discount figures are the vendor's own maximums, and your actual savings depend on package size, weight and service.
The verdict
For most small sellers the monthly fee is the cost you can control, since the big tools all advertise similar deep USPS and UPS discounts. Pirate Ship removes that fee entirely and is the easiest place to start if USPS and UPS cover your needs. Veeqo is also free and handles unlimited orders across Amazon, eBay, Shopify and Walmart. Shippo and Ordoro have free plans with label caps of 30 and 100 a month, and ShipStation at $14.99 a month is the step up once automation across many channels saves real time. Easyship is the specialist for international orders.
- 01Top value
Pirate Ship
8.8/10Free web-based label software for USPS and UPS with pre-negotiated discounts and no subscription.
Price
Freeper month
Free, no monthly fee; you pay only for postage
“Pirate Ship offers instant access to pre-negotiated UPS and USPS discounts with no monthly fees, hidden costs, minimum volumes or commitments of any kind.” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 9.8
- Features (35%)
- 7.2
- Ease of use (25%)
- 9.6
Best forSmall sellers who ship USPS and UPS and want no monthly fee
Pirate Ship is the simplest answer to the question most small sellers ask: how do I print cheaper labels without paying a subscription. The rates page states there are no monthly fees, hidden costs, minimum volumes or commitments, and the company says it is paid by the carriers rather than by shippers. You get pre-negotiated USPS and UPS pricing, with up to 89% off standard rates, plus access to USPS Priority Mail Cubic for small, heavy boxes and Simple Export Rate for international parcels. Orders come in from a connected store or a spreadsheet, and labels print on any desktop or label printer. Tracking emails can be customized with HTML templates. The limits are clear: only two carriers, no FedEx or DHL, and no inventory, picking or warehouse features. Support is by email or chat 14 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a seller shipping a few dozen to a few hundred parcels a month with USPS and UPS, it is hard to beat on cost.
- ✓No monthly fee, payment fee or minimum volume
- ✓Up to 88% max savings listed for USPS Priority Mail
- ✓Pay as you go with any card or PayPal
- ✕Carriers limited to USPS and UPS, no FedEx or DHL
- ✕No inventory or warehouse tools
- ✕Support runs by email and chat 14 hours a day, not phone
- Monthly fee:
- $0
- Carriers:
- USPS and UPS
- Max savings:
- Up to 89% off standard rates
- Support:
- Email or chat, 14 hours a day, 7 days a week
Bottom line: Pirate Ship is the best choice for small sellers who only need USPS and UPS labels because it charges no monthly fee and still offers discounts of up to 89%. Pick something else if you need FedEx, DHL or inventory tools.
- 02
Veeqo
8.8/10Amazon-owned multichannel shipping software with a free shipping plan and paid inventory tiers.
Price
$19per month
Shipping plan free with unlimited orders; Inventory plan from $19 per month
“Our shipping features are free to use for everyone.” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 9.5
- Features (35%)
- 8.6
- Ease of use (25%)
- 7.8
Best forMultichannel sellers on Amazon, eBay, Shopify and Walmart
Veeqo gives away its shipping software and earns a small commission on the labels you buy, which makes it one of the cheapest ways to run multichannel shipping. The free Shipping plan covers unlimited orders, users, products, SKUs and warehouses, and lets you ship orders from Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Walmart, WooCommerce and Rithum. Labels come from pre-negotiated rates with Amazon Shipping, UPS, USPS, FedEx, DHL and OnTrac, and every label earns up to 5% back in Veeqo Credits for future postage. Bulk shipping handles up to 100 orders in one click, and the plan includes profit and shipping reports. Veeqo was acquired by Amazon in 2021, and labels bought through it are OTDR and claims protected as standard, which matters for Amazon sellers. If you also need inventory sync, demand forecasting or digital picking, the Inventory plan starts at $19 a month and scales with order volume. The trade-off is a heavier interface than a single-store label printer.
- ✓Shipping plan is free with unlimited shipments
- ✓Credits of up to 5% back on labels lower postage cost further
- ✓Integrations with Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Walmart and WooCommerce
- ✕Veeqo makes a commission on labels, so the business model rests on label sales
- ✕Inventory and listing features need a paid plan
- ✕More setup than a single-store label tool
- Shipping plan:
- Free, unlimited orders
- Paid plans:
- Inventory from $19 per month, High Volume from $350 per month
- Label rebate:
- Up to 5% back in Veeqo Credits
- Owner:
- Amazon, since 2021
Bottom line: Veeqo is the best choice for sellers on several marketplaces because its Shipping plan is free with unlimited orders and pays up to 5% back in credits. Single-store sellers who only need USPS may find Pirate Ship simpler.
- 03
Shippo
8.6/10Multi-carrier label app with a free Starter plan and discounted USPS, UPS, FedEx and DHL Express rates.
Price
$17per month
Starter free for up to 30 labels a month; Pro starts at $17 per month
“Pro Starts at $17/mo” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 8.6
- Features (35%)
- 8.4
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.8
Best forLow-volume sellers who want FedEx and DHL Express as well as USPS
Shippo suits the seller who has outgrown USPS only shipping but does not need a full warehouse system. The free Starter plan includes discounted USPS, UPS, FedEx and DHL Express labels, unlimited store connections, international shipping, return labels, automations and tracking, capped at 30 labels a month and 1 user. Pro starts at $17 a month, shown as $205 a year with annual billing, and raises the cap to as many as 10,000 labels with pricing tiers by volume. Pro adds AI estimated delivery dates, branded tracking pages, notification emails and packing slips, chat and phone support, and up to 5 user logins. Connecting your own carrier account costs $0.05 a label on Starter and is free on Pro. Shippo says it gives access to 40+ carriers and lists no hidden fees beyond postage, the plan fee, optional insurance and optional global address validation. The free cap is low, so most active stores will end up on Pro.
- ✓Free plan covers 30 labels a month with discounted rates
- ✓Four major carriers including FedEx and DHL Express
- ✓Own carrier accounts connect free on Pro
- ✕Starter charges $0.05 per label bought on your own carrier account
- ✕Starter allows only 1 user login
- ✕Pro overage is $0.08 per label beyond 10,000 labels a month
- Free plan:
- Starter, up to 30 labels per month
- Paid plan:
- Pro from $17 per month ($205 per year)
- Users:
- 1 on Starter, up to 5 on Pro
- Carriers:
- 40+
Bottom line: Shippo is the best choice for small sellers who need FedEx and DHL Express labels because its free Starter plan includes discounted rates from four major carriers. Expect to move to Pro at $17 a month once you pass 30 labels.
- 04
ShipStation
8.3/10Order and label platform with volume-based plans, rate shopping and LTL freight quotes.
Price
$14.99per month
Starter from $14.99 per month for 50 shipments; 30-day free trial
“Starter starts at $14.99 /month” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 30 days
- Value (40%)
- 7.6
- Features (35%)
- 9.3
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.0
Best forGrowing stores that want automation and many store connections
ShipStation is the most feature-heavy option on this list that a small seller can still afford. Starter costs $14.99 a month for 50 shipments and climbs with volume, to $29.99 for 100 and $39.99 for 500. It includes 3 users, unlimited store connections, automated rate shopping, return labels, basic automations and LTL freight quotes, which is unusual at this price. Standard starts at $29.99 a month and adds 10 users, unlimited automations, combining and splitting orders, your own carrier accounts, a returns and exchanges portal and phone support. The pricing page lists a 20% saving on annual billing and a 30-day trial with no credit card. ShipStation advertises 80% to 90% discounts from major carriers. The catch for small sellers is that there is no free tier, and the useful own-account and automation features sit on Standard. If you ship more than a few hundred orders a month across several channels, the time saved by its rules usually justifies the fee.
- ✓30-day free trial with no credit card required
- ✓Starter includes 3 users and unlimited store connections
- ✓Plans scale by shipment volume from 50 to 100,000 a month
- ✕No free plan
- ✕Bringing your own carrier accounts needs Standard at $29.99 a month and up
- ✕Starter price rises with volume, to $39.99 at 500 shipments
- Starter:
- $14.99 per month for 50 shipments
- Standard:
- From $29.99 per month, 10 users
- Free trial:
- 30 days
- Annual billing:
- 20% savings
Bottom line: ShipStation is the best choice for stores selling on several channels because Starter at $14.99 a month already includes unlimited store connections and automated rate shopping. Sellers under 50 parcels a month will pay less with a free tool.
- 05
Ordoro
8.1/10Shipping, inventory and dropship software with a free Essential shipping plan.
Price
$59per month
Essential free for 100 labels a month; Advanced $59 per month
“ADVANCED $ 59 /mo 3,000 Orders/mo*” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 15 days
- Value (40%)
- 8.4
- Features (35%)
- 8.2
- Ease of use (25%)
- 7.6
Best forSingle-channel sellers who may later add inventory or dropshipping
Ordoro's free Essential plan is one of the more generous free tiers for a single store. It covers 100 labels a month, 1 sales channel, 1 ship-from location and 1 user, and still includes discounted carrier rates, barcode scanning with pack verification, logos on labels, return labels and email support. The fine print matters: going past 100 labels a month locks the account until you upgrade or the billing cycle resets. Advanced costs $59 a month for 3,000 labels, 5 sales channels, unlimited users, phone support, automation rules, analytics and batch processing, with a $30 charge for every extra 1,000 labels. Premium at $149 a month removes the label cap and is the only shipping plan that accepts your own carrier accounts. Ordoro also sells separate Inventory and Dropshipping apps from $349 and $299 a month, which is why it suits a seller planning to grow into those areas. For pure label printing, the gap between free and $59 is steep.
- ✓Free plan includes barcode scanning and logos on labels
- ✓Advanced allows unlimited users
- ✓15-day free trial with no credit card
- ✕Going over 100 labels on Essential locks the account until you upgrade or the cycle resets
- ✕Own carrier accounts only on Premium at $149 a month
- ✕Large jump from free to $59
- Free plan:
- Essential, 100 labels per month, 1 sales channel
- Advanced:
- $59 per month, 3,000 labels
- Premium:
- $149 per month, unlimited labels
- Free trial:
- 15 days
Bottom line: Ordoro is the best choice for single-store sellers shipping up to 100 parcels a month who want barcode scanning without paying for it. The account locks past 100 labels, so plan for the $59 Advanced tier as volume grows.
- 06
Easyship
8.0/10Shipping platform built around international parcels, with 550+ courier services and tax and duty tools.
Price
$29per month
Free plan for 50 shipments a month; Plus $29 per month billed monthly
“Instantly save on shipping and get a better ROI. $29/mo Billed monthly” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 14 days
- Value (40%)
- 7.8
- Features (35%)
- 8.4
- Ease of use (25%)
- 7.8
Best forSellers who ship a large share of orders abroad
Easyship is the pick on this list for international selling. It compares 550+ courier services and advertises up to 91% off retail label rates, and its core tools handle import tax and duty calculation, customs documents and international return labels. The free plan covers 50 shipments a month for 1 team member, which is enough for a small store to try it on real orders. Plus costs $29 a month billed monthly, with 20% off on annual billing, and raises the limit to 500 shipments with 3 team members, rates shown at checkout, one linked courier account and automatic order sync. Premier at $69 and Scale at $99 add more shipments, more users and features such as tax and duty at checkout and multi-box shipping. Integrations cover Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, eBay, Etsy and TikTok Shop, plus crowdfunding platforms. For a seller shipping mostly inside the US, the free and cheaper tools above give similar domestic savings for less.
- ✓Free plan with 50 monthly shipments
- ✓Strong international tools including tax and duty at checkout on higher plans
- ✓Unlimited ecommerce, marketplace and crowdfunding integrations
- ✕Free plan has 1 team member and no own courier account
- ✕Plus at $29 a month costs more than most US entry plans
- ✕Easyship says plan inclusions and pricing may vary by country
- Free plan:
- 50 shipments per month, 1 team member
- Plus:
- $29 per month billed monthly, 500 shipments
- Courier services:
- 550+
- Free trial:
- 14 days on paid plans
Bottom line: Easyship is the best choice for sellers with many international orders because it compares 550+ courier services and calculates import tax and duty. US-only shippers will usually pay less elsewhere.
- 07
ShippingEasy
8.0/10US label and order software with discounted USPS and UPS rates and a free Starter tier.
Price
$19.99per month
Starter free for up to 25 shipments a month; Growth $19.99 per month
“Growth Ideal for brick-and-mortar or small businesses seeking to optimize your shipping $ 19.99 /mo.” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 30 days
- Value (40%)
- 8.0
- Features (35%)
- 7.8
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.2
Best forVery small stores that want phone support when they upgrade
ShippingEasy is a straightforward US label tool with a free entry point. Starter is free for up to 25 shipments a month and includes discounted USPS and UPS rates, order imports from up to 3 stores or marketplaces, automation and access to cubic discounts through its Flat Rate Green pricing. Growth costs $19.99 a month for 26 to 200 shipments and adds unlimited stores and marketplaces, CSV uploads, branded tracking tools, custom logos on labels, reporting, and support by phone, email and chat from its Austin, Texas team. The company advertises up to 82% off UPS Daily Rates. Higher tiers, named Basic, Plus, Select, Premium and Enterprise, are priced by shipment band up to 10,000 a month. Connecting your own carrier account carries an extra monthly fee that depends on your plan. ShippingEasy also sells email marketing tools, which some stores will like and others will ignore. The free tier is small, so treat it as a trial for low-volume sellers.
- ✓Free tier and a 30-day free trial
- ✓Phone, email and chat support on Growth
- ✓Unlimited stores and marketplaces from $19.99 a month
- ✕Free tier stops at 25 shipments a month
- ✕Own carrier accounts carry an extra monthly fee
- ✕Growth covers only 26 to 200 shipments before the price steps up
- Free plan:
- Starter, up to 25 shipments per month
- Growth:
- $19.99 per month, 26 to 200 shipments
- UPS discount:
- Up to 82% off UPS Daily Rates
- Free trial:
- 30 days
Bottom line: ShippingEasy is the best choice for small US stores that want phone support at a low price because Growth costs $19.99 a month and includes it. Its free tier ends at 25 shipments.
- 08
EasyPost
7.9/10Shipping API company whose label platform is free for up to 3,000 labels with its wallet carriers.
Price
$20per month
Free for up to 3,000 labels with wallet carriers; own carrier accounts $20 per month
“Bring Your Own Carrier Accounts (BYOCA) : $20/per month (plus per-label fee)” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- Yes
- Value (40%)
- 8.6
- Features (35%)
- 7.6
- Ease of use (25%)
- 7.2
Best forDevelopers and Shopify sellers who want an API-grade platform for free
EasyPost is best known as a shipping API, but its pricing page also offers a label platform that connects to Shopify, imports orders and prints labels. Free access with its wallet carriers covers up to 3,000 labels before a per-label fee applies, and postage is billed separately. Bringing your own carrier accounts costs $20 a month plus a per-label fee. Extras are priced individually: the tracking API runs $0.01 to $0.03 per shipment, advanced branded tracking is $0.03 per shipment, and insurance costs 1% of shipment value with a $1.00 minimum. EasyPost lists 100+ carrier integrations and an enterprise plan with custom pricing. The appeal for a small seller is a generous free allowance on a platform that can grow into custom integrations later. The drawback is that EasyPost is designed for developers, so a seller who wants a guided app with phone support will find Pirate Ship, Shippo or ShippingEasy easier to start with.
- ✓3,000 free labels with wallet carriers
- ✓Same platform scales to API and enterprise use
- ✓100+ carrier integrations listed
- ✕Per-label fee after 3,000 labels
- ✕Built for developers first, so setup is more technical
- ✕Own carrier accounts cost $20 a month plus a per-label fee
- Free access:
- Up to 3,000 labels with wallet carriers
- Own carriers:
- $20 per month plus per-label fee
- Insurance:
- 1% of shipment value, minimum $1.00
- Carrier integrations:
- 100+
Bottom line: EasyPost is the best choice for technical sellers who want room to build because its platform is free for up to 3,000 labels with wallet carriers. Non-technical sellers will get going faster with a guided app.
- 09
Stamps.com
7.1/10Online postage service for printing stamps and labels from the office, with UPS, USPS and FedEx discounts.
Price
$14.99per month
Basic $14.99 per month; Professional $29.99 per month
“Basic $14.99 /month” Quoted from the pricing page, November 12, 2026.
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 30 days
- Value (40%)
- 6.4
- Features (35%)
- 7.0
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.2
Best forOffices that print stamps and Certified Mail as well as parcel labels
Stamps.com is built for offices that mail as much as they ship. Basic costs $14.99 a month but caps you at 25 stamps and 10 shipping labels, with 1 user and only chatbot and help center support, so it is not a real option for an online store. Professional at $29.99 a month is the plan sellers need: 3 users, unlimited stamps and labels, Certified Mail and Registered Mail, batch printing, tracking emails, reports, international shipping, live chat and phone support, and a QuickBooks Online integration. Multi-Location at $49.99 a month adds per-location users and permissions. The company advertises up to 90% off UPS, USPS and FedEx and offers a 30-day risk-free trial. Compared with the free tools on this list, you are paying mainly for letter mail features and stamp printing. A seller who only ships parcels gets similar USPS and UPS discounts from Pirate Ship or Veeqo at no monthly cost.
- ✓Handles letters, stamps and Certified Mail as well as parcels
- ✓30-day risk-free trial
- ✓Live chat and phone support on Professional
- ✕Basic allows only 10 shipping labels and 25 stamps
- ✕Unlimited labels require Professional at $29.99 a month
- ✕Basic support is chatbot and help center only
- Basic:
- $14.99 per month, up to 10 labels
- Professional:
- $29.99 per month, unlimited labels, 3 users
- Multi-Location:
- $49.99 per month
- Trial:
- 30 days risk-free
Bottom line: Stamps.com is the best choice for businesses that send Certified Mail and letters alongside parcels because Professional covers stamps, Certified Mail and unlimited labels. Parcel-only sellers will pay less elsewhere.
What to check before you pay
Start with the monthly fee, then the label cap
Pirate Ship and Veeqo charge $0 a month with no label cap for shipping. Shippo Starter stops at 30 labels a month, ShippingEasy Starter at 25, Easyship at 50 and Ordoro Essential at 100, and Ordoro locks the account past that limit. Estimate your monthly parcel count before you pick a free plan.
Read discount claims as maximums
Vendors advertise ceilings: up to 89% at Pirate Ship, up to 90% at Stamps.com, up to 91% at Easyship and 80% to 90% at ShipStation. These compare against retail rates and apply to specific services. Run a quote for your typical box on two tools before committing.
Check which carriers you need
Pirate Ship offers only USPS and UPS. Shippo adds FedEx and DHL Express on its free plan, Veeqo adds Amazon Shipping, FedEx, DHL and OnTrac, and Easyship compares 550+ courier services. If you already have your own carrier account, check the fee: $0.05 a label on Shippo Starter, $20 a month on EasyPost, and Premium only at Ordoro.
Count stores and users
ShipStation Starter includes 3 users and unlimited store connections. Shippo Starter has 1 user, ShippingEasy Starter imports from up to 3 stores, and Ordoro Essential allows 1 sales channel. Sellers on several marketplaces should look at Veeqo or ShipStation first.
FAQ
What is the cheapest shipping label software for small businesses?
Pirate Ship and Veeqo both cost $0 a month. Pirate Ship says it has no monthly fees, hidden costs or minimum volumes, and Veeqo's Shipping plan is free with unlimited orders. You still pay for postage on both.
Is Pirate Ship really free?
Yes. Pirate Ship charges no monthly or payment fees and says it is paid by the carriers rather than by shippers. You pay only the discounted USPS or UPS postage on each label.
Which shipping label software supports FedEx on a free plan?
Shippo and Veeqo. Shippo's free Starter plan includes discounted USPS, UPS, FedEx and DHL Express labels for up to 30 a month, and Veeqo's free Shipping plan includes FedEx with unlimited orders.
How much does ShipStation cost?
ShipStation Starter starts at $14.99 a month for 50 shipments and rises with volume, to $39.99 for 500. Standard starts at $29.99 a month, and every plan has a 30-day free trial.
Is Shippo or ShipStation better for a small seller?
Shippo is better under 30 labels a month because its Starter plan is free. ShipStation suits stores with several channels, since Starter at $14.99 a month includes 3 users, unlimited store connections and automated rate shopping.
What is the best shipping label software for international orders?
Easyship. It compares 550+ courier services and calculates import tax and duty, with a free plan for 50 shipments a month and Plus at $29 a month.
How did we rank these tools?
We compared documented features and published prices on each vendor's pages and scored value, features and ease of use. Value carries 40% of the overall score because this list compares monthly fees and postage discounts.
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