eBay's own labels are fine for one channel. Once you sell on several, a shipping platform puts every order in one place and usually saves money versus retail counter rates.
| # | Tool | Price (checked Oct 2026) | Why it is here |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pirate Ship | Free; pay only for postage | Free, no subscription; you pay only for postage. |
| 2 | Shippo | Starter free (up to 30 labels/mo); Pro from $19/mo | Free Starter plan for up to 30 labels a month; Pro from $19/mo. |
| 3 | ShipStation | From $14.99/mo (Starter, up to 50 shipments/mo); postage extra | From $14.99/mo for up to 50 shipments; best for high-volume multichannel. |
| 4 | USPS Click-N-Ship | Free; pay postage | Free USPS labels when you only ship occasionally. |
Free, no subscription; you pay only for postage.
Pirate Ship gives you discounted USPS and UPS rates with no monthly fee, plus integrations with eBay, Etsy, Shopify and others. It is a favourite with small sellers because of its simplicity and transparency.
Pros: No subscription; Discounted USPS and UPS rates; Simple batch label creation. Cons: USPS and UPS only; Fewer automation rules than paid platforms.
Free Starter plan for up to 30 labels a month; Pro from $19/mo.
Shippo offers discounted multi-carrier shipping rates with integrations for Shopify, Etsy, eBay and others, plus an API for developers.
Pros: Free starter tier; Multi-carrier; Good integrations. Cons: Per-label fees on some plans; Advanced features cost extra.
From $14.99/mo for up to 50 shipments; best for high-volume multichannel.
ShipStation pulls orders from dozens of marketplaces and stores into one dashboard for batch label printing, automation rules and branded tracking. It suits sellers shipping dozens of orders per day.
Pros: Many marketplace integrations; Automation rules; Multi-carrier. Cons: Monthly fee; More than casual sellers need.
Free USPS labels when you only ship occasionally.
USPS Click-N-Ship lets you buy postage and schedule free carrier pickups online. Discount platforms often beat its rates, but free pickup and supplies make it handy.
Pros: Free package pickup; Free Priority Mail boxes; Official. Cons: Often pricier than discount platforms; USPS only.
Under 30 labels a month: Pirate Ship or Shippo Starter. Over 50 orders a month from several stores: ShipStation.
Yes, there is no subscription; you pay postage only.
Marketplace Pricing Cheat Sheet ($7)
Fees for 8 resale platforms, max-buy and ROI formulas, comp check, net payout table and shipping reference on 6 printable pages.
Flip Profit Calculator ($12)
Spreadsheet that returns net proceeds, max buy price, ROI and a GO / COUNTER / PASS decision with fees for 10 platforms, plus a 500-row flip log and dashboard.
Instant digital downloads sold via Gumroad.
Fees and prices were checked on October 17, 2026 and change often. Always confirm on the platform's own fee page.