The ShipStation alternative for your own UPS and FedEx accounts.
In ShipStation, connecting your own UPS and FedEx accounts starts on the Standard plan. In Label2Go it is included in every plan, even Free, so you pay much less to print labels with the rates you already negotiated.
Requires your own UPS or FedEx account. 30-day Business trial, then the Free plan. No credit card required.
What you pay to use your own UPS and FedEx accounts
Monthly software price with your own carrier accounts. Postage is billed by UPS and FedEx in both cases.
| Labels a month | ShipStation Standard | Label2Go | Difference per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $59.99/month | $0/month Free plan | $719.88 |
| 1,500 | $174.99/month 2,000 tier | $29/month Pro plan | $1,751.88 |
| 5,000 | $249.99/month | $59/month Business plan | $2,291.88 |
Paying yearly? Label2Go Business is $590 a year for 5,000 labels a month. ShipStation Standard for 5,000 shipments a month is $2,999.88 a year billed monthly, or about $2,400 with its 20% yearly discount.
Side by side
| Feature | Label2Go | ShipStation |
|---|---|---|
| Your own UPS and FedEx accounts | Every plan, including Free | Standard and Premium plans |
| Free plan | 100 labels a month | No free plan |
| Free trial | 30 days, no credit card | 30 days, no credit card |
| Discounted postage from the platform | No. You use your own negotiated rates | Yes |
| Carriers | UPS and FedEx (USPS coming soon) | 200+ carriers |
| Orders from other systems | API and CSV product import | 200+ selling channel integrations |
| Users | Multiple users with admin and user roles | 3, 10 or 15 users depending on plan |
| Address validation | Yes, with residential vs. business detection | Yes |
| Return labels | Yes, for UPS shipments | Yes |
ShipStation prices from shipstation.com/pricing, monthly billing, checked on October 17, 2026. ShipStation also offers annual billing with a 20% discount. ShipStation is a trademark of its owner. Label2Go is not affiliated with ShipStation.
Which one fits your business?
Label2Go is a great fit if
- You already have UPS or FedEx accounts with negotiated rates
- You want to compare UPS and FedEx services in one screen
- You want a free plan or a low, flat monthly price
- You send orders from your own system, or create them in Label2Go
ShipStation may fit better if
- You need discounted postage and do not have your own carrier accounts
- You need USPS or other carriers today
- You want ready-made integrations with marketplaces and store platforms
Switching from ShipStation is simple
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Request your account
Fill out the short form. Our team reviews it and emails you an invitation.
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Connect UPS and FedEx
Link the same carrier accounts you use today. Your negotiated rates come with them.
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Import your products
Upload your catalog from a CSV file with SKU, weight, size and value.
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Print your first label
Compare services and print from the browser or your thermal printer.
Questions about switching
Is Label2Go cheaper than ShipStation?
If you use your own UPS and FedEx accounts, yes. ShipStation includes your own carrier accounts from its Standard plan, which costs $249.99 a month for 5,000 shipments. Label2Go Business costs $59 a month for 5,000 labels, and the Free plan includes 100 labels a month.
Does Label2Go offer discounted rates like ShipStation?
No. Label2Go creates shipments only with your own UPS and FedEx accounts, at the rates you negotiated with them. It does not sell postage.
Can I keep my UPS and FedEx accounts?
Yes. You connect the same accounts you use today. Postage keeps being billed by the carrier straight to your account.
How do I move my products?
Import them from a CSV file with SKU, weight, size and value, or add them one by one.
Keep your UPS and FedEx rates. Pay less for the software.
Start with a 30-day Business trial, no credit card required. Then keep the Free plan with 100 labels a month.
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