PitneyShip vs ShipBob

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3.7

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At a Glance
PitneyShip Shipping Software logo
PitneyShip
Starting at:
$34.99/month
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ShipBob
Starting at:
$5.00/month
Overview
PitneyShip Shipping Software logo
PitneyShip
PitneyShip is a cloud-based shipping and mailing SaaS that enables businesses to create and manage shipments, print stamps and labels (including Certified Mail and non-parcel postage), access Pitney-negotiated carrier rates (USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL via bring-your-own), rate-shop, batch ship, track ... Learn more
Capabilities
  • AI Enabled
  • API Available
  • Open Source
  • CLI Available
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ShipBob
ShipBob is a full‑stack fulfillment platform combining third‑party logistics (3PL) services and proprietary fulfillment software. It provides order and inventory management, distributed warehousing, shipping/carrier selection and rate optimization, returns processing, branded packaging and kittin... Learn more
Capabilities
  • AI Enabled
  • API Available
  • Open Source
  • CLI Available
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Pricing
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PitneyShip
Free trial available
Free plan available
Billing type Recurring Subscription
Pay-as-you-go
$0.00
/ month
Premium
$34.99
/ month
Enterprise
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ShipBob
Free trial available
Free plan available
Billing type Usage Based
Storage Fees (bin, shelf, pallet)
$5.00
/ month
Storage Fees (shelf)
$10.00
/ month
Receiving Inventory (per inbound order)
$25.00
/ month
Storage Fees (pallet)
$40.00
/ month
Minimum Monthly Spend (Growth)
$275.00
/ month
Fulfillment (quote-based)
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Pros and Cons
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PitneyShip
Pros
  • Flexible plans starting with no monthly subscription fee for basic usage
  • True multi-carrier support and Pitney-negotiated rates for major carriers
  • Certified Mail with electronic return receipt (ERR) support, including bulk features
  • Strong integrations with major e-commerce platforms and mobile app support
  • Enterprise features like SSO, automation, multi-location, full analytics & audit trails
Cons
  • Lower tiers limited to one location and restricted number of users
  • Usage fee (5%) on labels even in Pay-as-you-go plan
  • Enterprise pricing is custom/quoted and not publicly listed
  • Language/internationalization support not clearly documented (U.S.-centric)
  • No open-source offering or published CLI
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ShipBob
Pros
  • Proprietary WMS and strong developer API with sandbox environment.
  • Distributed inventory network enabling 2‑day express shipping across continental U.S.
  • Broad integrations with ecommerce platforms, marketplaces, ERPs and subscription tools.
  • Supports returns management and branded/custom packaging.
  • Expert-led onboarding and multiple support channels; dedicated success managers for larger clients.
Cons
  • No publicly published fixed price tiers for fulfillment; pricing is quote-based which complicates forecasting.
  • Storage, receiving and fulfillment fees are composed of multiple line items and can accumulate.
  • Lot/serial/batch tracking support not clearly documented publicly and may require confirmation for regulated/traceability use cases.
  • Some user feedback indicates occasional inconsistencies in support quality at scale.
Reviewer's Segments
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PitneyShip
Insufficient data to show segment split
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ShipBob
Small Business
89.72%
Mid Market
10.28%
Enterprise
0.0%
Deployment
PitneyShip Shipping Software logo
PitneyShip
  • Cloud based
  • Desktop based
  • Mobile based
  • On-premise
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ShipBob
  • Cloud based
  • Desktop based
  • Mobile based
  • On-premise
Support
PitneyShip Shipping Software logo
PitneyShip
  • Chat
  • Email/Help Desk
  • Knowledge Base
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ShipBob
  • Chat
  • Email/Help Desk
  • Knowledge Base
Training
PitneyShip Shipping Software logo
PitneyShip
  • Documentation
  • Videos
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ShipBob
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Integrations
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PitneyShip
Total integrations: 4
  • BigCommerce
  • Gorgias
  • Klaviyo
  • Shopify
  • Squarespace
  • Wix
  • WooCommerce
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ShipBob
Total integrations: 6
  • BigCommerce
  • Gorgias
  • Klaviyo
  • Shopify
  • Squarespace
  • Wix
  • WooCommerce
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Company Details
PitneyShip Shipping Software logo
PitneyShip
  • By Pitney Bowes Inc.
  • Located in Shelton, Connecticut, U.S.
  • Founded in 1920
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ShipBob
  • By ShipBob, Inc.
  • Located in Chicago, Illinois, USA (120 N Racine Ave, Suite 100, Chicago, IL 60607)
  • Founded in 2014