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Shipwire uses custom pricing as of August 2026. Contact Shipwire directly for a personalized quote. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, 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

Shipwire offers 1 pricing tiers: Platform.

Shipwire uses custom pricing, and hidden costs like implementation and support add to the quoted price as of August 2026. Contact the vendor for a quote. Hidden costs like implementation and support add significantly to the total. Key hidden costs: short-term storage fees, long-term storage (6-12 months), pick and pack fees. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.

Hidden Costs Breakdown

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Short-term Storage Fees

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Shipwire charges $30 to store five different products on one pallet.

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Storage Fees: Shipwire charges $30 to store five different products on one pallet.

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Long-term Storage (6-12 months)

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Long-term storage fees are applied monthly for inventory held longer than six months: $10.25 per cubic foot for inventory aged 6-12 months.

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Long-term storage fees are applied monthly for inventory held longer than six months: $10.25 per cubic foot for inventory aged 6-12 months, and $20.50 per cubic foot for inventory aged over 12 months.

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Pick and Pack Fees

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These fees apply for up to 20 items per order.

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Pick and Pack Fees: These fees apply for up to 20 items per order.

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Promotional Inserts

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Including marketing materials incurs a charge of $0.20 for each insert.

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Promotional Inserts: Including marketing materials incurs a charge of $0.20 for each insert.

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Commercial Invoice Preparation

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A fee of $1.50 per order is charged for commercial invoice preparation.

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Commercial Invoice Preparation: A fee of $1.50 per order is charged for commercial invoice preparation.

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Handling Expenses

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Handling expenses are calculated based on the warehouse location; for example, storing 5 different products on one pallet can cost $30.

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For example, storing 5 different products on one pallet can cost $30.

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Per Order Fee

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Shipwire charges a small fee of $1.50 per order.

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While Shipwire aims for transparency in its billing, some buyers report encountering hidden fees and a lack of clarity in pricing.

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Minimum Monthly Billing

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If a customer's total monthly bill (storage, handling, and shipping) is below $500, Shipwire reserves the right to charge the difference to meet this minimum, though it does not apply during the first 90 days of storing products.

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This minimum does not apply during the first 90 days of storing products.

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Administration Fees for Insufficient Funds

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If an account lacks sufficient funds, an administration fee of up to $0.10 USD per item stored may be assessed.

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Administration Fees for Insufficient Funds: If an account lacks sufficient funds, an administration fee of up to $0.10 USD per item stored may be assessed.

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Customs Processing Fees

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Customs duties or taxes due upon receiving inventory are subject to a $500 USD processing fee per receiving.

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Processing Fees for Customs Duties/Taxes: Customs duties or taxes due upon receiving inventory are subject to a $500 USD processing fee per receiving.

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Policy Violation Fines

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Violations of Shipwire's Acceptable Use Policy can result in a minimum fine of $500.00 USD for each violation, plus any additional incurred costs.

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Policy Violation Fines: Violations of Shipwire's Acceptable Use Policy can result in a minimum fine of $500.00 USD for each violation, plus any additional incurred costs.

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Non-Compliant Receiving Fees

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Inbound shipments that do not adhere to Shipwire's receiving guidelines will incur non-compliant receiving fees.

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Non-Compliant Receiving Fees: Inbound shipments that do not adhere to Shipwire's receiving guidelines will incur non-compliant receiving fees.

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Integration Costs

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While the Demandware module for Shipwire is available for a monthly fee with no setup fees, specific dollar figures for other integrations are not publicly detailed, implying some integrations may have associated costs.

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Integration Costs: While the Demandware module for Shipwire is available for a monthly fee with no setup fees, implying some integrations may have associated costs, specific dollar figures for other integrations are not publicly detailed.

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Annual Inventory Shrink Allowance

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Buyers agree to a 1.5% shrink allowance based on the value of their inventory in the facility annually.

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Annual Inventory Shrink Allowance: Buyers agree to a 1.5% shrink allowance based on the value of their inventory in the facility annually.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Shipwire?

Beyond the license fee, budget for: Short-term Storage Fees ($30); Long-term Storage (6-12 months) ($10.25 per cubic foot); Promotional Inserts ($0.20); Commercial Invoice Preparation ($1.50); Handling Expenses ($30); Per Order Fee ($1.50); Minimum Monthly Billing ($500); Administration Fees for Insufficient Funds (up to $0.10 USD per item stored); Customs Processing Fees ($500 USD); Policy Violation Fines ($500.00 USD); Annual Inventory Shrink Allowance (1.5%). Exact totals depend on your deployment size and negotiated terms.

02 Does Shipwire charge for implementation?

Shipwire implementation is not included in the license cost. While the Demandware module for Shipwire is available for a monthly fee with no setup fees, specific dollar figures for other integrations are not publicly detailed, implying some integrations may have associated costs..

03 How much does Shipwire support cost?

If an account lacks sufficient funds, an administration fee of up to $0.10 USD per item stored may be assessed. Estimated impact: up to $0.10 USD per item stored.

04 Are there overage or storage costs with Shipwire?

Long-term storage fees are applied monthly for inventory held longer than six months: $10.25 per cubic foot for inventory aged 6-12 months. Estimated impact: $10.25 per cubic foot.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Shipwire?

Add-on pricing for Shipwire varies by feature. The sourced cost breakdown above lists any verified add-on costs we have.

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