EasyPost is a developer-first, API-native multi-carrier platform built for shipping-as-infrastructure. ShipStation is an operations platform with a batch UI and an API bolted on. They serve different teams.
| Feature | EasyPost | ShipStation |
|---|---|---|
| Model | API-first infrastructure | UI/batch operations platform |
| Carriers | 100+ | 200+ |
| Pricing | ~$0.08/label; 3,000 free/mo (Wallet) | $14.99–$349.99/mo tiers |
| API | Core product; test mode, clean docs | Standard plan+; UI-driven flows |
| Best for | Platforms & devs building shipping in | Ops teams managing shipping via UI |
| Built-in insurance | 1% flat | ParcelGuard (~1%) / XCover 1.25% |
EasyPost — strengths
The most developer-complete option: RESTful API, address verification, test mode, 100+ carriers, and scale reliability (used by large platforms). If you're building shipping into a product, EasyPost is usually the pick. Its insurance is a predictable 1% flat.
ShipStation — strengths
Batch label printing, automation rules, and 200+ carriers through a mature UI. Best when a human team manages shipping day-to-day rather than programmatically. API access requires the Standard tier.
Insurance: the part both leave on autopilot
EasyPost insures at a flat 1%; ShipStation ties you to ParcelGuard. Both will insure every order — including the ones your carrier already covers, and often excluding jewelry or high-value goods.
Insurrl's take: Choose EasyPost or ShipStation for shipping. For insurance, add Insurrl — it uses carrier coverage first and routes only what needs it to the cheapest valid provider, so you stop paying to insure what's already covered.
FAQ
EasyPost or ShipStation for a developer team?
EasyPost — it's API-first with test mode and cleaner docs. ShipStation's API is secondary to its UI.
Can Insurrl work with either?
Yes. Insurrl is the insurance layer on top of whatever shipping stack you run.
See also ShipStation vs Shippo · EasyPost vs InsureShield