Choose ShipTime over ShipStation.
ShipStation is built for US parcel automation. ShipTime is built for Canada — no platform fee, far more Canadian carrier options at deeply discounted rates, and support you can rely on.
500+ businesses shipping smarter every day
No platform fee · No contract · Connect your store in minutes
ShipStation charges a monthly subscription that climbs as you grow, and carries no discounted Canadian rates of its own. ShipTime is Canada-first and free — built to lower your true cost of shipping, not just the cost of a label.
That shows up in the details: no platform fee at any volume, far more Canadian carrier options with deeply discounted rates from your first label, your own negotiated rates compared against ours so you always take the cheaper one, parcel and LTL in one place, branded tracking and pickups managed where you ship, and a knowledgeable Canadian support team you can actually reach and rely on — one that takes carrier disputes and claims off your plate.
ShipStation vs ShipTime
Drop the subscription and keep your own negotiated rates. No platform fee, ever.
Why teams prefer ShipTime
What changes when you leave ShipStation
ShipStation works — until the bill creeps up, the ticket goes unanswered, and you notice Canadian carriers were never really the point. Here's what changes with ShipTime.
Why teams choose ShipTime over ShipStation
The parts that save you money and headaches, in one platform.
Rate shopping
The best rate between ours and yours, every time
- Compare a wide range of national and regional couriers and LTL carriers on one screen
- Up to 70% off walk-in carrier prices
- Bring your own negotiated rates and shop them against ours
One platform
Every major carrier and service in one place.
- Parcel and freight, same dashboard
- Branded tracking that keeps your customers in your brand, not the carrier's
- Book and manage carrier pickups without leaving the platform
- Duties and taxes calculated — not estimated — for cross-border and international shipments
Billing & visibility
Catch the overcharges you'd never spot
- The carrier invoices for the rates you bring, audited for overbilling — set up with us
- Overcharges flagged before they cost you
- Analytics that surface your next savings
What switching to ShipTime sets in motion
One move, and the rest follows — the flow our customers see after they come over.
“I recently started using ShipTime for my business and the platform is extremely user friendly. Comparing courier rates, delivery times, and pickup options all on one screen makes shipping simple. The rates are far better than what we previously received as a shipping agent.”
One Dashboard
One dashboard the whole team actually trusts
Print the cheapest label in seconds
No carrier tabs, no rate spreadsheet — just the next box.
Every carrier, one screen
Compare courier, LTL and Canada Post side by side, then print the cheapest qualified label without leaving ShipTime.
Your rates, ready to go
Bring your own negotiated courier rates and shop them against ours on every shipment.
How it works
Up and running in about 15 minutes
No IT project, no rip-and-replace, no surprises.
Register free
No contract, no sales call. Register in under a minute and be processing shipments right away if you don't need to set up integrations or your own carrier rates.
Connect your carrier rates and compare with ours
Bring the rates you've negotiated and compare them with ShipTime's discounted rates. Every major carrier, one place.
Ship the best rate in the platform
Every shipment shows all rates side by side — yours and ours. Pick the best, print, done.
No platform fee. No contract. Cancel anytime.
What Customers Say
Trusted by thousands of businesses
“So happy we switched to ShipTime! The local rates are way cheaper than the courier we were using and seeing all the options on one page (without signing into 5 different portals) is such a time saver.”
Paul V.
Operations Manager
“I recently started using ShipTime for my business and the platform is extremely user friendly. Comparing courier rates, delivery times, and pickup options all on one screen makes shipping simple, and the tracking tools are excellent. The rates are far better than what we previously received as a shipping agent.”
Mary
Business Owner
“I've used ShipTime for years to ship photography prints and calendars, and every order has arrived safely and on time. Having all courier options, service times, and pricing on one screen makes shipping simple. The rates are always much better than shipping directly with the couriers.”
Great West Auctions & Realty
“Good rates, simple process. ShipTime saves us money and time. It simplifies shipping processes and is key during our busy season as we get critical parts out to customers on time and at reasonable rates.”
Sugarbomb Printing
“I love it! I've tried using other platforms, but I just couldn't figure it out over there. Scheduling a courier pick up on that platform? Forget it. ShipTime is quick, easy, and so user-friendly.”
Liquid Assets of Nova Scotia
“The two things we like most are getting quotes on shipping times and the cost relative to those times, and being able to send shipping labels to our suppliers.”
Canoehound Adventures
“ShipTime's Shopify integration has been a game-changer for our business. We now offer fair shipping rates for heavy items across Canada, and customers get instant carrier options at checkout. Tracking and fulfillment updates are automatic, and the invoicing is clear and easy to manage. Setup was quick, and Heroic Support made sure everything was done right.”
Freaktography Photography
“Our customers love having the option to choose their shipping method, and ShipTime makes it easy for carriers to pick up from our remote location. The team is dedicated, quick to help, and always responsive.”
Annalisa V.
Operations Manager
Which platform is right for you?
ShipTime
Pick ShipTime if
You ship in Canada or cross-border, want Canada Post and Canadian carriers native, need parcel and freight in one place, would rather skip a monthly fee, or have your own rates to bring.
ShipStation
Pick ShipStation if
You're US-based, shipping mostly within the US, and need deep automation and marketplace integrations at scale — and you're not expecting responsive, knowledgeable support to be there when something goes wrong. For high-volume US domestic operations, that breadth is genuinely strong.
FAQ
ShipTime vs ShipStation: common questions
Is ShipTime really free?
Yes — no platform fee, no contract. You pay for the labels you print, nothing else. ShipStation runs $14.99 to $7,499 a month.
Does it integrate with Shopify like ShipStation?
Yes — Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, and more. The same integrations you'd expect, plus Canadian platforms ShipStation skips.
Can I bring my UPS or FedEx rates?
Yes. ShipStation lets you connect your own carrier accounts too — the difference is that ShipTime compares your negotiated pricing against our discounted Canadian rates on every shipment, so you always take whichever is cheaper.
Do you handle freight and LTL?
Yes — parcel and LTL in one place. ShipStation is parcel only.
Will you handle carrier claims for me?
Yes — our Canada-based Heroic Support team takes disputes and claims off your plate. ShipStation points you back to the carrier to sort it out yourself.
How fast do you actually answer?
So far this year our Canadian team has taken more than 10,000 support calls, with an average time to answer of 26 seconds — and fewer than 1% of callers needed a callback. You reach a person, not a ticket queue.
What happens to my bill as I scale?
Nothing — there's no platform fee at any volume. ShipStation's climbs from $14.99 toward $7,499/month as your volume and feature needs grow.
Ship Smarter
Compare every carrier. Print the cheapest qualified label in seconds.
UPS, FedEx, Canada Post, Purolator & LTL freight — one screen
from Canadian & US small businesses
free to start — the discounts you see are yours to keep
