About PirateShip
PirateShip is the most loved shipping platform for small e-commerce businesses shipping primarily within the US via USPS. It offers the absolute lowest USPS rates legally available (Cubic rates, Commercial Plus pricing, and USPS Ground Advantage) with zero monthly fees, zero markup, and zero transaction fees. The interface is refreshingly simple — connect your store, import orders, and print labels. For businesses shipping under 200 packages per month primarily through USPS, PirateShip often beats every competitor on both price and simplicity.
What's Great
- ✓Lowest USPS rates available — no markup, no monthly fee
- ✓Completely free — pay only for postage
- ✓Simple, clean interface loved by small businesses
- ✓USPS Cubic pricing saves 50–80% on small heavy packages
Watch Out For
- !USPS only — no UPS, FedEx, or international options
- !Limited automation compared to ShipStation
- !Not suitable for high-volume or multi-carrier operations
Common Use Cases
Save 50% on shipping a 5 lb box using USPS Cubic pricing instead of weight-based rates
Import Shopify or Etsy orders and print labels at the cheapest USPS rate in 30 seconds
Ship handmade goods as a solo seller with zero overhead on shipping software
Pricing Model
Free
100% free to use — no credit card required.
Category
Shipping & Fulfillment
Streamline shipping, get discounted rates, and delight customers with fast delivery.
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