ShipEngine

The Shipping API for Developers

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Overview

ShipEngine is a multi-carrier shipping API that provides the tools for developers to build advanced shipping features into their applications. It offers functionality for rate comparison, label purchasing, real-time tracking, and address validation. As an API-first platform, it is an excellent choice for tech-savvy businesses looking to tailor their logistics.

✨ Key Features

  • Multi-carrier shipping API
  • Real-time rate comparison
  • Label purchasing and printing
  • Global address validation
  • Real-time tracking via webhooks
  • Branded tracking pages

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Robust, well-documented API
  • Backed by the extensive logistics network and expertise of Auctane (Stamps.com, ShipStation)
  • High performance and reliability for enterprise use cases

Unique Value: Provides the foundational shipping infrastructure via API, allowing businesses to focus on building their core product instead of dealing with complex carrier integrations.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Developers and software engineers Ecommerce platforms and marketplaces 3PLs and logistics providers Enterprises building custom internal tools

✅ Best For

  • Powering shipping functionality for ecommerce platforms.
  • Building custom, multi-carrier shipping solutions for enterprises.

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Non-technical users looking for a web dashboard
  • Small businesses that do not have developer resources

🏆 Alternatives

EasyPost Shippo API Pitney Bowes API

Often considered a direct competitor to EasyPost, but benefits from being part of the larger Auctane ecosystem, which includes ShipStation and ShippingEasy.

💻 Platforms

API

🔌 Integrations

API-first, designed for custom integrations

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR ✓ SSO

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

Free tier: Free API key to start building, pay-as-you-go for labels.

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