Shipping software · Head to head
EasyShip vs Stamps.com
Stamps.com has been the USPS desktop workhorse for 20+ years. EasyShip is the 2020s newcomer that treats international as a first-class citizen. Neither is a drop-in replacement for the other.
TL;DR
Stamps.com offers the deepest USPS discounts and the oldest Amazon/eBay integrations. EasyShip offers a modern interface plus international coverage Stamps.com does not have. Pick based on whether you need duties-and-taxes support.
Parity check
Both tools quote the same carrier rates
Shipping apps do not set postage. Carriers do. When two tools both claim USPS commercial pricing, they quote the same number to the cent. The fee difference between tools is software, not postage.
- 01
Ground FedEx 4d $23.33 +$14.15 - 02
Ground Saver UPS 5d $9.18 cheapest - 03
Ground Advantage USPS 5d $9.65 +$0.47
Close call Only $0.47 (5%) separates the cheapest from the runner-up. Free USPS home pickup or a closer drop-off can erase this gap. Pick by convenience, not price, at this margin.
Side by side
EasyShip and Stamps.com, at a glance
- Starting price
- $0 / $29/mo
- $19.99/mo
- Free tier
- Yes
- No
- Supported carriers
- USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, 250+ international couriers
- USPS, UPS
- Best for
- Sellers shipping internationally who need accurate landed-cost and customs docs.
- Businesses printing 20+ USPS labels per day who want maximum postage discounts.
Scenarios · End-of-month math
Which tool costs less at your volume
Postage medians come from our live rate tracker. Tool fees use each product's current published pricing. Winners are where the fee saves more labor than it costs.
Side hustle
30 orders / month
Single platform, mostly 12 oz small parcels in padded mailers.
EasyShip
$0 fee
- 30 × 12 oz @ $5.88
- $176.40
Monthly $176.40
Stamps.com
$19.99/mo plan
- 30 × 12 oz @ $5.88
- $176.40
- Tool fee
- $19.99
Monthly $196.39
Verdict EasyShip at this volume, difference of $19.99 per month.
Growing shop
120 orders / month
Two platforms, mix of 1 lb accessories and 5 lb boxed units.
EasyShip
$29.00/mo plan
- 70 × 1 lb @ $6.85
- $479.50
- 50 × 5 lb @ $7.15
- $357.50
- Tool fee
- $29.00
Monthly $866.00
Stamps.com
$19.99/mo plan
- 70 × 1 lb @ $6.85
- $479.50
- 50 × 5 lb @ $7.15
- $357.50
- Tool fee
- $19.99
Monthly $856.99
Verdict Stamps.com at this volume, difference of $9.01 per month.
Multi-channel brand
500 orders / month
3+ marketplaces, 80% small packages, 20% medium.
EasyShip
$29.00/mo plan
- 400 × 1 lb @ $6.85
- $2740.00
- 100 × 5 lb @ $7.15
- $715.00
- Tool fee
- $29.00
Monthly $3484.00
Stamps.com
$19.99/mo plan
- 400 × 1 lb @ $6.85
- $2740.00
- 100 × 5 lb @ $7.15
- $715.00
- Tool fee
- $19.99
Monthly $3474.99
Verdict Stamps.com at this volume, difference of $9.01 per month.
When each wins
When EasyShip is the right pick
- Best-in-class international rates and tax calculators
- Free tier supports up to 50 shipments/mo
- Branded tracking pages included
When Stamps.com is the right pick
- Deepest USPS commercial-plus pricing among the big five
- Mature integrations with QuickBooks, Amazon, eBay, Etsy
- Sign-up offer: $100+ in offers for new subscribers, no coupon code required
At light volume, cost is dominated by postage, not software fees. At heavy volume, fees stay constant while postage compounds.
The tool decision is actually the volume-curve decision. Pick based on where your orders are going, not where they are now.