ShipStation
Starter
Flat price, whole team$14.99
× 12 months$179.88
Per year
$1.50 per person / mo
$180
ShipStation vs Pirate Ship
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ShipStation
36%
match · $180/yr
Pirate Ship
71%
match · $0/yr
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Pirate Ship
Free
Free to use$0.00
Per year
$0
Free to start
ShipStation
From $14.99
Growing stores that sell on several channels and want one place to import orders, compare carriers, automate rules and print labels in batches.
vs
Pirate Ship
From FreeFree plan
US sellers who ship mostly with USPS or UPS and want the lowest software cost possible.
Side by side
| ShipStation | Pirate Ship | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $14.99/month (Starter, 50 shipments) | Free (you pay only for postage) |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Growing stores that sell on several channels and want one place to import orders, compare carriers, automate rules and print labels in batches. | US sellers who ship mostly with USPS or UPS and want the lowest software cost possible. |
Pros and cons
ShipStation
Pros
- Wide store, marketplace and carrier coverage
- Strong automation and batch tools for busy teams
- Clear volume tiers published on the pricing page
- 30-day free trial without a credit card
Cons
- Starter caps at 3 users and 5,000 shipments
- Price climbs quickly with volume and plan level
- Returns, phone support and your own carrier accounts need Standard or higher
Pirate Ship
Pros
- Free, with no monthly fee or minimum volume
- Large published discounts on USPS and UPS
- Simple to learn
- Integrations with the common small-store platforms
Cons
- USPS and UPS only, no FedEx or DHL
- UPS discounts apply only to shipments that start in the US
- Few automation and team features compared with paid tools
Marcus Williams