ShipStation shows three plans, Starter, Standard and Premium, and each one shows a monthly figure that rises with your monthly shipment volume. The figures here are from the page's default view of its Monthly/Annual toggle.
Pick a shipment count, say 5,000 a month, and ShipStation will show you three very different bills for it. That's the part of the page worth slowing down for, because the plan you're on matters as much as how much you ship.
ShipStation is shipping software for ecommerce orders, labels, rate shopping, returns and warehouse management. The figures below are from the default view of the page's Monthly/Annual toggle, as of Nov 2026; the Annual side shows a '20% SAVINGS' label.
The steep climb that trips up growing stores
Each plan is priced by monthly shipment volume, and the gap between tiers at the same volume is wide. At 5,000 shipments a month, the page shows $174.99 on Starter, $249.99 on Standard and $799.99 on Premium.
So features such as unlimited automations, the shipping API and inventory management aren't bought as add-ons. They come through a higher base figure at every volume. If you need one Premium feature, you take the Premium figure for all of your shipments.
ShipStation plans in the default view
| Plan | Price as shown | Billing basis | Main limit | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $14.99/month for 50 shipments per month; scales to $174.99/month at 5,000 per month | Monthly/Annual toggle; default view shown | 50 to 5,000 shipments per month by tier; 3 users | 'Perfect for small businesses to set up and manage their shipping operation.' |
| Standard | $29.99/month for 50 shipments per month; scales to $3,599.99/month at 100,000 per month | Monthly/Annual toggle; default view shown | 50 to 100,000 shipments per month by tier; 10 users | 'Designed for businesses needing more advanced capabilities that scale.' |
| Premium | $349.99/month for 50 shipments per month; scales to $7,499.99/month at 100,000 per month | Monthly/Annual toggle; default view shown | 50 to 100,000 shipments per month by tier; 15 users | 'Built for larger businesses managing complex shipping and logistics.' |
Starter tops out at 5,000 shipments a month; Standard and Premium go up to 100,000.
What changes between the ShipStation tiers
Starter
The entry plan includes unlimited store connections, automated rate shopping, LTL rate comparison, return labels, basic automations, reporting and email support, with 3 users.
Standard
Everything in Starter, plus unlimited automations, combining and auto-splitting orders, bringing your existing carrier accounts, returns and exchanges, basic warehouse management, the shipping API and phone support, with 10 users.
Premium
Everything in Standard, plus advanced inventory management (scan to receive, purchase orders, forecasting and transfers), advanced warehouse management with pick to tote, custom analytics, auto-routing, Cubiscan and ODBC, with 15 users.
Additional users can be purchased on top of the included count. If you're comparing ShipStation with a lighter tool, our side-by-side of two popular label-buying tools sets out the differences.
Add-ons and the free trial
The page lists two a la carte add-ons with an Add-On Fee: 3PL manager and Dropship manager. It also mentions integrations such as webhooks, and a separate link for anyone looking for API pricing. There's no permanent free plan; the page offers a 30-day free trial, with no credit card required and cancel anytime.
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Plain advice from the ShipStation pricing page
Here's what the page shows, in its default view as of Nov 2026. Two things separate the tiers: the figure at your shipment volume, which climbs steeply from Starter to Premium, and the features and users each plan carries (3, 10, then 15 users). The shipping API and phone support start at Standard, advanced inventory and warehouse tools start at Premium, and no plan needs a sales conversation.
Before you read it, have your typical monthly shipment count to hand and a short list of the features you can't work without. Those two answers place you on the page. For a wider look at the field, see our guide to ecommerce shipping software and our list of shipping software for small businesses.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does ShipStation Starter show?
In the page's default view as of Nov 2026, Starter shows $14.99/month for 50 shipments per month, scaling to $174.99/month at 5,000 per month.
Does ShipStation charge by shipment volume?
Yes. Each plan is priced by monthly shipment volume, from 50 shipments a month up to 5,000 on Starter and 100,000 on Standard and Premium.
How many users does each ShipStation plan include?
Starter includes 3 users, Standard 10 and Premium 15. Additional users can be purchased.
Which ShipStation plan includes the shipping API?
Standard and above. The shipping API and phone support start at Standard.
Does ShipStation have a free trial?
Yes. The page offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. There's no permanent free plan shown.
