ShipWave vs Easyship: Full Comparison (2026)

ShipWave and Easyship both offer multi-carrier shipping with discounted rates, but they have different strengths:

• ShipWave: Excels at US domestic shipping with the deepest USPS discounts (up to 54% off) and no monthly fees
• Easyship: Shines for international shipping with 250+ courier options globally and built-in duties/taxes calculation

For US-focused e-commerce, ShipWave is typically better value. For businesses where international shipping is a significant portion of orders, Easyship's global network is valuable.

Easyship Plan Details

For businesses shipping primarily domestically, ShipWave's no-fee model saves significantly. Easyship's fees add up, especially at volume—you're paying subscription fees and per-label fees.

For US domestic shipping, ShipWave offers significantly better rates. Easyship's strength is international, not domestic.

Domestic Rate Example (2 lb Priority Mail, NY to LA)

That $1.80/label difference adds up: 500 packages/month = $900/month saved with ShipWave.

International shipping is Easyship's specialty. If your business ships internationally frequently, Easyship has advantages.

Bottom line: For occasional international orders (10-20% of volume), ShipWave handles it well with DHL Express and USPS International. For businesses where international is 30%+ of orders, Easyship's specialized features add real value.

Both platforms support DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), where you prepay customs duties so your international customer never gets a surprise bill at the door. This used to be Easyship's standout advantage; it isn't anymore.

DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid)

• Customer pays customs duties and taxes upon delivery
• Can lead to surprise charges, refused parcels, and support tickets
• Still the default for most e-commerce international shipping
• Lower upfront shipping cost shown at checkout

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) — available on both

• You prepay customs duties for your customer
• No surprise charges on delivery, measurably higher international conversion
• Full "landed cost" shown at checkout

ShipWave's landed cost module quotes a guaranteed total (not an estimate), commits DDP at checkout through Zonos, hands the shipment to your carrier's broker account automatically, and reconciles duty refunds daily. If DDP is the reason you were considering Easyship, that reason no longer holds — evaluate the two on carrier network and pricing instead.

Common frustrations that Easyship users experience:

• Complex pricing: Monthly fees + per-label fees + carrier costs = confusing total cost
• Weak domestic rates: Not competitive with ShipWave for US domestic shipping
• Overkill for simple needs: 250+ carriers is impressive but unnecessary if you primarily ship US domestic
• Steep learning curve: International shipping tools add complexity even for domestic-only use
• Feature gating: Best features require Premier or Enterprise plans ($69+/month)
• Shipment limits: Free plan caps at 50/month, Plus at 500/month—easy to outgrow

Easyship is designed for complex international logistics. If that's not your primary need, you're paying for capabilities you don't use.

Both platforms integrate with major e-commerce platforms. Easyship has more niche integrations; ShipWave focuses on deep integration with core platforms—including ShipWave Channels, a marketplace connector that lists products and syncs inventory to Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Etsy, and TikTok Shop, which Easyship doesn't offer. ShipWave's Amazon integration is unique with both MCF and dropship capabilities.

Choose ShipWave if you:

• Ship primarily within the United States (80%+ domestic)
• Want the deepest USPS discounts available (up to 54% off)
• Don't want to pay monthly subscription fees
• Have straightforward international shipping needs (occasional orders)
• Prefer a simple, fast interface
• Run a Shopify store and want native checkout rates
• Want exclusive features like billing dispute detection and claims automation

ShipWave is ideal for US-focused e-commerce with occasional international orders. The majority of US e-commerce businesses fall into this category.

Choose Easyship if you:

• Ship internationally as a significant portion of business (30%+ of orders)
• Need access to 250+ global courier options
• Want DDP (prepaid duties) for international customers
• Need landed cost calculations for international pricing at checkout
• Operate globally with complex international logistics
• Ship to countries with difficult customs (Easyship has regional expertise)

Easyship excels for businesses with serious international shipping volume and complexity. If you're building a global brand, their specialized tools add value.

Many businesses use both platforms strategically:

• ShipWave for US domestic shipping: Best rates, no fees, fast interface
• Easyship for complex international orders: DDP options, regional carriers, duties calculation

This hybrid approach gets the best of both platforms without overpaying.

Example Workflow

1. Customer in US places order → Ship via ShipWave (best USPS rates)
2. Customer in Germany places order → Ship via Easyship (DDP with duties prepaid)
3. Customer in Canada places order → Ship via ShipWave (DHL Express is cost-effective)
4. Customer in Australia places order → Ship via Easyship (regional carrier options)

No single platform is best for every shipment. Smart businesses use the right tool for each situation.