Shippo for WooCommerce vs WooCommerce Shipping
Updated 14 Oct 2026. 15 features compared side by side.
Multi-carrier shipping software that imports WooCommerce orders so you can compare discounted rates, buy labels, handle customs and returns, and sync tracking.
Free label plugin from Woo for US stores: buy discounted USPS, UPS, DHL Express and FedEx labels, print customs forms and returns from WooCommerce.
Choose Shippo for WooCommerce if…
- Stores that want discounted multi-carrier labels, customs paperwork and returns handled in an external shipping dashboard
Choose WooCommerce Shipping if…
- You want the more complete feature set (52/100 vs 33/100)
- You prefer the more widely used option
Where we have verified data for both, Shippo for WooCommerce and WooCommerce Shipping match on every feature we track (5 in common). 3 features are not yet verified for one or both plugins.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Shippo for WooCommerce WooCommerce ShippingShipping rates0/61/6
Shippo does not set checkout rates; you configure zones or flat rates in WooCommerce.
Does not calculate checkout shipping costs; use flat rate or a table rate plugin alongside it.
Automations pick label services in Shippo, but there are no checkout rate rules.
No rules for showing or pricing shipping methods; it only handles labels after the order.
Rates at checkout are Wix-only; live Shippo rates in Woo need a third-party plugin.
Live rates are compared only at label purchase; checkout rates need Woo's separate USPS/UPS method extensions.
Free shipping thresholds are left to WooCommerce's own settings.
No free shipping thresholds or progress bar.
Split an order into several shipments and save reusable carrier or custom packages.
Offers carrier pickups for parcels, not local pickup or delivery options for shoppers.
No pickup points or local delivery options; carrier pickup scheduling only collects parcels from you.
Labels & fulfilment5/55/5
Labels are bought and printed in the Shippo web app, not inside WordPress.
Buy and print discounted labels from the order screen, paid per label.
40+ carriers including USPS, UPS, FedEx and DHL Express, plus your own accounts.
USPS, UPS and DHL Express, with FedEx label purchasing added in version 2.3.
Tracking is pushed to the Woo order notes and customers get tracking notifications.
Tracking numbers saved to the order and added to the completed order email.
Return labels are included on every plan, Starter included.
Return labels for domestic shipments plus a default return address.
Customs forms and commercial invoices on all plans.
Collects customs details and prints forms; DHL paperless trade submitted electronically.
Checkout display0/20/2
AI delivery estimates (Pro) are for label buying; nothing is shown before checkout.
No cart or product page shipping estimates.
Adds nothing to the checkout's shipping method display.
Adds no checkout shipping methods, so there is nothing to describe.
Compatibility0/22/2
Woo Marketplace lists HPOS compatibility.
Woo Marketplace lists Cart and Checkout blocks compatibility; address check works on block checkout.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
Shippo for WooCommerce Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Starter | Free per month, Unlimited |
| Pro | $205 per year, Unlimited |
| Premier | Custom per year, Unlimited |
WooCommerce Shipping Free
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
Downloads trend
Shippo for WooCommerce
No WordPress.org download data (premium-only plugin).
WooCommerce Shipping
39,322 downloads last week
Verdict
WooCommerce Shipping scores higher on our feature checklist (52/100 against 33/100). Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
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FAQ
Which is better, Shippo for WooCommerce or WooCommerce Shipping?
WooCommerce Shipping scores higher on our feature checklist (52/100 against 33/100). Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
WooCommerce Shipping includes 8 of the 15 features we track, against 5 for Shippo for WooCommerce. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is Shippo for WooCommerce free?
Shippo for WooCommerce has a free version. Paid plans start at $205/yr.
Is WooCommerce Shipping free?
WooCommerce Shipping has a free version on WordPress.org.
Feature data last changed 14 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to Shippo for WooCommerce or WooCommerce Shipping. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.