Easyship’s pricing page leads with a free plan, and that part is real: no credit card, real discounted rates, up to 50 shipments a month at no cost. What trips people up is figuring out when you actually need to upgrade and what the paid tiers unlock. I run Ecommerce Paradise, where I teach high-ticket dropshipping, and shipping software costs are one of the first operational line items I walk store owners through once they start handling their own fulfillment.
Here is exactly what Easyship costs, plan by plan, and which tier actually makes sense for your shipment volume.
| Plan | Price | Shipments/Month | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | Up to 50 | New or low-volume stores |
| Plus | ~$23-29/mo | Higher tier | Growing stores needing checkout rates |
| Premier | ~$69/mo | Higher tier | International sellers needing phone support |
| Scale | ~$149/mo | Up to 5,000 | High-volume multi-channel sellers |
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The Free Plan: What You Actually Get
Easyship’s free tier is not a stripped-down trial. Up to 50 shipments a month, you get access to the full discounted carrier network (up to 91% off retail), unlimited ecommerce integrations, return labels, and analytics. The one real limitation is no rates-at-checkout display, which only unlocks on Plus and above.
When You Actually Need to Upgrade
If you are shipping fewer than 50 packages a month, stay on free. The upgrade decision point is usually one of two things: you cross the 50-shipment ceiling, or you want to show live shipping costs at checkout to reduce cart abandonment. Both are strong reasons to move to Plus.
Plus Plan: Rates at Checkout and Automation
Plus unlocks the checkout rates feature, which displays real carrier pricing and delivery estimates to customers before they buy. This matters more than it sounds, unexpected shipping costs at checkout are a documented cause of cart abandonment. Plus also adds live chat support and the ability to link your own existing carrier accounts.
Premier and Scale: For International and High-Volume Sellers
Premier adds phone support and higher shipment ceilings, aimed at internationally focused sellers who need duties handling and returns management at scale. Scale supports up to 5,000 shipments a month with priority support and full API access, appropriate once a niche store’s order volume outgrows the lower tiers.
What You Pay Beyond the Subscription
Your total monthly cost is the subscription fee plus actual postage on each label. Easyship does not add per-label markup fees on top of the discounted carrier rate. According to G2’s Easyship pricing data, this flat-fee-plus-postage structure is consistent across the reviewed plan tiers.
Shopify App Store Pricing vs Direct Signup
Merchants installing Easyship through the Shopify App Store sometimes see different plan pricing ($99 to $199/month range) than signing up directly through easyship.com. If you are a Shopify store, compare both paths before committing since the direct signup free plan is usually the better starting point.
International Shipping and Duty Automation Costs
Easyship’s automated tax and duty calculation for international shipments is included in all plans, not a paid add-on. According to Capterra’s Easyship reviews, this automated customs documentation is one of the most consistently praised features across plan tiers, since manual customs paperwork is where many merchants lose time and money on international orders.
How Easyship Pricing Compares to ShipStation and Shippo
ShipStation starts lower at $9.99 a month but does not offer a permanent free plan, only a 30-day trial. Shippo has a free basic tier similar to Easyship but with fewer carriers and less international automation.
For a full breakdown of how these platforms stack up feature by feature, see my Easyship alternatives comparison. According to Shopify’s guide to shipping costs, comparing the total landed cost (subscription plus postage) rather than the headline plan price is the more accurate way to evaluate any shipping platform.
Which Plan Should You Actually Buy?
Start on the free plan regardless of your projected volume. There is no reason to pay before you need to since the free tier has full feature access below 50 shipments. Upgrade to Plus the moment checkout rate display or crossing the shipment ceiling becomes a real business need, not before.
Budgeting Shipping Software Into Your Business Costs
If you are still working through business formation and financial planning, treat shipping software as a variable cost tied to order volume, not a fixed line item. Budget it alongside your supplier and fulfillment costs so your unit economics stay accurate as volume grows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Easyship actually free?
Yes, the free plan is permanent (not a trial) for up to 50 shipments a month, with no credit card required and full access to discounted carrier rates.
What’s the cheapest paid Easyship plan?
The Plus plan starts around $23 to $29 a month and unlocks rates at checkout, live chat support, and the ability to link your own carrier accounts.
Does Easyship charge extra fees on top of postage?
No. Your monthly cost is the subscription fee (or $0 on free) plus the actual discounted postage on each label, with no hidden per-label markup.
Is Easyship cheaper than ShipStation?
ShipStation’s entry plan is cheaper at $9.99 a month, but it lacks Easyship’s permanent free tier. For low-volume shippers, Easyship’s free plan is the better value.
Do I need a paid plan for international shipping?
No. Automated tax and duty calculation is included on every plan, including free, so international shipping automation is not gated behind a paywall.
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Trevor Fenner is an ecommerce entrepreneur and the founder of Ecommerce Paradise, a platform focused on helping entrepreneurs build and scale profitable high-ticket ecommerce and dropshipping businesses. With over a decade of hands-on experience, Trevor specializes in high-ticket dropshipping strategy, niche and product selection, supplier recruiting and onboarding, Google & Bing Shopping ads, ecommerce SEO, and systems-driven automation and scaling. Through Ecommerce Paradise, he provides free education via in-depth guides like How to Start High-Ticket Dropshipping, advanced training through the High-Ticket Dropshipping Masterclass, and fully done-for-you turnkey ecommerce services for entrepreneurs who want a faster, more hands-off path to growth. Trevor is known for emphasizing sustainable, real-world ecommerce models over hype-driven tactics, helping store owners build scalable, sellable, and location-independent brands.
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