Shipping Carriers · true cost · Updated September 2026
The true cost of shipping carriers
What you'll actually pay. Of the 8 shipping carriers tools we track, 2 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 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
- Not priced monthly: 2 publish a figure on another basis — usage rates, non-USD, or annual-only.
- 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 | not priced monthly | Yes | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-09-03. "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 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 1 charge usage overages. As of 2026-09-03.
What is the cheapest shipping carrier with published pricing?
ShipStation, from $14.99/mo. Verified 2026-09-03.