Head-to-head · Shipping Software
Easyship vs Sendcloud
Easyship leads on 0 checks, Sendcloud on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEasyship · 8.9/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresSendcloud · 5 of 5
Easyship scores higher on our rubric for shipping software: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Sendcloud offers returns portal; Easyship doesn't.
Easyship is the better fit for growing merchants needing broad shipping coverage. Sendcloud is the better fit for european merchants needing returns and notifications.
- Easyship fits best
Growing merchants needing broad shipping coverage
- Sendcloud fits best
European merchants needing returns and notifications
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Side by side
| Feature | Easyship 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Sendcloud 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in Shipping Software | #5 in Shipping Software |
| Best for | Growing merchants needing broad shipping coverage | European merchants needing returns and notifications |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | €28/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2 | GDPR |
| Integrations | 55+ integrations | 100+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Easyship 4/5 · Sendcloud 5/5 | ||
| Rate shopping | ✓ | ✓ |
| Label printing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shipment tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Returns portal | — | ✓ (best) |
| Shipping automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly shipment limit | Not checked yet | 400 /mo |
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| Our verdict | Easyship is cloud-based shipping software and an API for eCommerce merchants, small businesses, retailers, and enterprise platforms. It connects sales channels, imports and manages orders, compares shipping services, generates and… Read the review → |
Sendcloud is a web and API shipping platform for e-commerce merchants that need to connect online stores and sales channels with multiple carriers. It supports order import, carrier-rate comparison, label creation and printing, customs… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Easyship — where it wins
- Free forever plan with discounted shipping rates and courier selection
- Rate shopping, labels, tracking, automation, customs, and returns APIs
- Integrates with major commerce platforms and carriers
Where it doesn't
- Paid-plan pricing and shipment limits vary by country
- Returns infrastructure is API-based rather than a dedicated customer portal
- Advanced features are distributed across multiple paid tiers
Sendcloud — where it wins
- Compares carrier rates by destination, price, and transit time
- Supports branded returns, tracking pages, and multichannel notifications
- Automates labels, customs documents, and order processing with shipping rules
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 20 parcels per month
- Paid plans start at €28 per month with annual billing
- Advanced capabilities require higher plans and label-volume limits
- Easyship8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad shipping toolkit with rate shopping, automation, tracking, customs, and returns APIs.
Visit EasyshipFull verdict → - Sendcloud8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A feature-rich shipping platform for merchants managing carriers, tracking, and returns.
Visit SendcloudFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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