ShipBob is a third-party logistics provider rather than software you install: inventory is received into its warehouses, stored, then picked, packed and shipped against orders synced from your storefront or marketplace. Distribution across multiple US and international nodes is the point — orders route to the closest facility to shorten transit times, and a two-day shipping programme is available for qualifying merchants. The dashboard covers inbound shipments, stock levels by location, order status, exceptions and returns, with integrations for the major commerce platforms and an API for custom flows. Billing is quote-based and itemised.
Who it is for
Sellers whose own packing operation has become the bottleneck and who want inventory closer to buyers.
Key features
- Distributed warehouse network with order routing
- Receiving, storage and pick-pack-ship
- Inventory dashboard by location
- Storefront and marketplace integrations
- Returns handling and exception alerts
Where it falls short
There is no published rate card, so every cost is quote-dependent, and receiving and storage fees scale with SKU count and slow-moving stock — exactly the inventory a growing seller tends to carry.
Pricing
Pricing is quoted rather than published: implementation, receiving, warehousing and pick-pack-ship are separate line items, and postage is passed through at negotiated carrier rates. Because storage and receiving are charged per unit and per cubic measure, the effective cost per order falls as turnover rises and climbs when stock sits. Expect a sales process before you see numbers.
Prices move; the tier structure is the part that stays true. Check current pricing on ShipBob.
Alternatives to ShipBob
Frequently asked
How much does ShipBob cost?
ShipBob is paid software. Pricing is quoted rather than published: implementation, receiving, warehousing and pick-pack-ship are separate line items, and postage is passed through at negotiated carrier rates. Because storage and receiving are charged per unit and per cubic measure, the effective cost per order falls as turnover rises and climbs when stock sits. Expect a sales process before you see numbers.
What is ShipBob best for?
Sellers whose own packing operation has become the bottleneck and who want inventory closer to buyers.
What are the best alternatives to ShipBob?
The closest substitutes we list are Sellercloud, ShipStation and Printify. They sit in a similar price bracket but make a different trade-off, so read the weaknesses section of each review before switching.
Which platforms does ShipBob run on?
ShipBob is available on Web and API.