Shippo Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Shippo pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $199 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Shippo's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Up to 30 labels/month
- USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL discounts
- Unlimited store connections
- International shipping
- Return labels and tracking
- 1 user login
- Connect own carrier account (5 cents/label)
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- Up to 200 labels/month
- All Starter features
- AI-powered delivery dates
- Free carrier account connections
- Branded tracking pages and emails
- Up to 5 user logins
- Chat and phone support
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| labels | 30 | Unlimited/Higher |
| users | 1 | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like Up to 200 labels/month or All Starter features
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Shippo branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Pro 200 Plan Comparison
| Starter $0 | Pro 200 $19/per month | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 7 included | 7+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Shippo branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Very small shippers | Small businesses |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Shippo free?
Yes, Shippo offers a forever free plan with 7 core features included. However, there are limits on labels, users that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Shippo's free plan?
Shippo's free plan includes: Up to 30 labels/month, USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL discounts, Unlimited store connections, International shipping, Return labels and tracking, and 2 more features. Key limits include labels: 30, users: 1.
03 What's NOT included in Shippo's free plan?
The free plan excludes: Up to 200 labels/month, All Starter features, AI-powered delivery dates, Free carrier account connections, Branded tracking pages and emails. You'll also have Shippo branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Shippo's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like Up to 200 labels/month or All Starter features, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $19/per month.
05 Is Shippo's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Shippo's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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