#logistics-operations

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David July 23, 2025 at 05:30 PM

I'm looking to improve our shipping with shipstation - but looks like it requires you to hold a balance instead of pay per label

I feel like that will make bookkeeping more complicated and annoying. Is there a way around it?

(im using finaloop for the record)

Ryan Bennett July 23, 2025 at 08:59 PM

Hi @David, when you say improve your shipping, what are you trying to achieve?

Also, if it's functionality you are after, I'm happy to make an introduction to someone at Starshipit.com - a better alternative to ShipStation

David July 23, 2025 at 09:08 PM

I'm looking to improve efficiency and accuracy with picking and packing - like via barcodes and better pick and pack features.

I'm not really interested in any of the dozens of alternatives. It looks like your app is at least 2x pricier anyways

Ryan Bennett July 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM

ShipStation Startup (500 labels):
• Plan cost: $65 USD p/m
• $0.22 USD shipment fee, applies to your own carrier labels, so moving 500 orders with your own carrier will cost you an additional $110 on top of your $25 plan cost.
Starshipit Starter Plus (500 labels):
• Plan cost: $81 USD p/m
• No fee for your using your carriers – you control your own rates.
• More robust pick/pack module