Shipping Carriers · true cost · Updated June 2026
The true cost of shipping carriers
What you'll actually pay. Of the 8 shipping carriers tools we track, 2 publish no self-serve price (quote-only), 1 charge usage overages. Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- No public price: 2 of 8 are quote-only (contact sales).
- Usage overages: 1 charge for going over plan limits.
- Cheapest published: ShipStation from $14.99/mo.
- No overage or setup fee: ShipStation, Stamps.com, Shippo, Veeqo, ….
As of · re-verified with each catalog refresh
Shipping Carriers — entry price & hidden-cost flags
| Tool | Entry price | Usage overages | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShipStation | $14.99/mo | — | — |
| Stamps.com | $14.99/mo | — | — |
| Shippo | $17/mo | — | — |
| Veeqo | $19/mo | — | — |
| ShippingEasy | $19.99/mo | — | — |
| EasyPost | $20/mo | — | — |
| Pirate Ship | Quote-only | — | — |
| Sendle | Quote-only | Yes | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-06-15. "Quote-only" means the vendor publishes no self-serve price.
Frequently asked questions
Does shipping carriers have hidden fees?
Across the 8 shipping carriers tools we track: 2 publish no self-serve price (quote-only), 1 charge usage overages. As of 2026-06-15.
What is the cheapest shipping carrier with published pricing?
ShipStation, from $14.99/mo. Verified 2026-06-15.