# Shippo

> Shippo is multi-carrier shipping software for e-commerce businesses and developers. It provides discounted rates from 40+ carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and more), label generation, address validation, shipment tracking, and returns management.

Important notes:

- Shippo has two distinct products: a **web app** (no code required) for merchants who want to print labels and manage orders in a browser, and a **REST API** for developers and platforms embedding shipping into their own products.
- The web app is free to start with optional subscription plans for higher volume.
- Shippo offers native AI integrations: Shippo MCP for AI agents and assistants, and Shippo Intelligence for in-platform shipping optimization.

## Overview

- [Shippo AI reference](https://goshippo.com/llms-info): Plain-language source of truth for what Shippo is, what Shippo is not, Webapp vs API, pricing, carriers, integrations, AI features, and common questions.

## Web App — Shippo for businesses and e-commerce merchants

- [Shipping App Overview](https://goshippo.com/products/shipping): No-code shipping solution for e-commerce merchants. Compare rates, print labels, manage orders, and fulfill from one dashboard.
- [Rate Comparison](https://goshippo.com/products/shipping): View discounted rates from 40+ carriers side by side before buying a label. Save up to 90% off retail rates.
- [Bulk Label Purchase](https://goshippo.com/products/shipping): Edit and print labels for multiple orders at once; supports batch workflows for high-volume days.
- [Shipping Automations](https://goshippo.com/products/shipping): Set rules to auto-select carriers, services, or packaging based on order properties — eliminates repetitive manual decisions.
- [Pick Lists](https://goshippo.com/products/shipping): Generate pick lists automatically so warehouse staff know exactly what to pull before labeling.
- [International Shipping & Customs](https://goshippo.com/products/shipping): Automatically generate customs forms and commercial invoices for international shipments.
- [Carrier Pickups](https://goshippo.com/products/shipping): Schedule USPS and DHL Express pickups directly from the app — no post office trip required.
- [Returns Management](https://goshippo.com/products/post-purchase-tracking): Generate return labels and manage the returns experience for customers.
- [Post-Purchase Tracking](https://goshippo.com/products/post-purchase-tracking): Branded tracking notifications and tracking pages to keep customers informed after purchase.
- [Analytics & Reporting](https://goshippo.com/products/shipping): Analyze shipping spend, carrier mix, and efficiency metrics across your account.
- [Shipping Insurance](https://goshippo.com/insurance): Add package protection at checkout or label creation. Covers loss, damage, and theft.
- [App Pricing](https://goshippo.com/pricing): Pay-as-you-go pricing (no monthly fee) or subscription plans for higher volume.

## API — Shippo for Developers & Platforms

- [API Overview](https://goshippo.com/products/api): REST API for embedding shipping into applications. Handles label generation, rating, tracking, and address validation at scale.
- [Shipping API](https://goshippo.com/products/shipping): Multi-carrier label generation API with discounted rates.
- [Rating API](https://goshippo.com/products/rating-api): Real-time rate quotes from multiple carriers in a single API call.
- [Address Validation API](https://goshippo.com/products/api/addresses): Standardize and validate addresses before label creation to reduce failed deliveries.
- [Tracking API](https://goshippo.com/products/tracking-api): Unified tracking across carriers; supports webhooks for real-time status updates.
- [Shipping Elements](https://goshippo.com/shipping-elements): Embeddable UI components for adding rate selection and label purchase to your own front end without building from scratch.
- [API Pricing](https://goshippo.com/pricing/api): Per-transaction pricing for API label purchases.
- [API Documentation](https://docs.goshippo.com/): Full API reference, guides, and SDK documentation.
- [API Quickstart Guide](https://docs.goshippo.com/docs/guides_general/api_quickstart/): Get your first API call working in minutes.
- [First Label Guide](https://docs.goshippo.com/docs/guides_general/generate_shipping_label/): Step-by-step guide to generating your first shipping label via API.
- [Tracking Docs](https://docs.goshippo.com/docs/tracking/tracking/): How to implement tracking with the API including webhooks.
- [Address Validation Docs](https://docs.goshippo.com/docs/addresses/addressvalidation/): API reference for address standardization and validation.
- [API Status](https://status.goshippo.com/): Live API uptime and incident history.
- [API Portal Login](https://portal.goshippo.com/): Developer dashboard for managing API keys, webhooks, and usage.

## AI & Intelligence Features

- [Shippo MCP](https://goshippo.com/mcp): Shippo's Model Context Protocol integration — enables AI assistants and agents to call Shippo tools natively (rate shopping, label creation, tracking) without custom API wiring.
- [Shippo Intelligence](https://goshippo.com/intelligence): AI-powered features within the Shippo platform, including carrier recommendations and shipping optimization.

## Solutions by Segment

- [Small & Mid-Size Businesses](https://goshippo.com/shippo-for-smb): How Shippo works for SMBs — connect stores, get discounted rates, print labels without a developer.
- [High-Volume Brands](https://goshippo.com/shippo-for-high-volume-brands): Shippo for brands shipping at scale — API integration, automation, and carrier management.
- [Marketplaces & Platforms](https://goshippo.com/shippo-for-platforms): Embed Shippo shipping into a marketplace or multi-seller platform.
- [3PLs](https://goshippo.com/shippo-for-3pls): Third-party logistics provider use cases — multi-client label management and carrier access.
- [Software Providers](https://goshippo.com/shippo-for-software-providers): Add shipping capabilities to an existing software product using Shippo's API.

## Pricing

- [App Pricing](https://goshippo.com/pricing): Web app plans — pay-as-you-go and subscription tiers.
- [API Pricing](https://goshippo.com/pricing/api): Per-transaction API pricing.

## Store Integrations

- [Integrations Overview](https://goshippo.com/integrations): Full list of supported e-commerce platforms and marketplaces.
- [Shopify](https://goshippo.com/partners/shopify-shipping-app): Native Shopify shipping app — sync orders and print labels from within Shopify or Shippo.
- [WooCommerce](https://goshippo.com/partners/woocommerce-shipping-plugin): WordPress/WooCommerce shipping plugin.
- [Wix](https://goshippo.com/partners/wix-shipping-integration): Wix e-commerce shipping integration.
- [Square](https://goshippo.com/partners/square): Square order fulfillment integration.
- [Squarespace](https://goshippo.com/partners/squarespace-shipping-integration): Squarespace shipping integration.
- [BigCommerce](https://goshippo.com/partners/bigcommerce-shipping-apps-integration): BigCommerce shipping app.
- [Magento](https://goshippo.com/partners/magento-shipping-extension): Magento/Adobe Commerce shipping extension.
- [Amazon](https://goshippo.com/partners/amazon-shipping-software): Amazon seller shipping tool.
- [eBay](https://goshippo.com/partners/ebay-shipping-tool): eBay seller shipping integration.

## Supported Carriers

- [All Carriers](https://goshippo.com/carriers): Full list of 40+ supported carriers.
- [USPS](https://goshippo.com/carriers/usps-shipping-software): USPS shipping with discounted rates and pre-negotiated pricing.
- [USPS API](https://goshippo.com/carriers/usps-api): USPS API integration details.
- [UPS](https://goshippo.com/carriers/ups-shipping-software): UPS shipping via Shippo.
- [UPS API](https://goshippo.com/carriers/ups-api): UPS API integration details.
- [FedEx](https://goshippo.com/carriers/fedex-shipping-software): FedEx shipping via Shippo.
- [FedEx API](https://goshippo.com/carriers/fedex-api): FedEx API integration details.
- [DHL Express](https://goshippo.com/carriers/dhl-express): DHL Express international shipping.
- [Canada Post](https://goshippo.com/carriers/canada-post-shipping-rates): Canada Post rates and integration.
- [Royal Mail](https://goshippo.com/carriers/royal-mail): Royal Mail UK shipping.
- [DPD UK](https://goshippo.com/carriers/dpd-uk): DPD UK carrier integration.
- [Veho](https://goshippo.com/carriers/veho): Veho last-mile delivery.
- [GLS](https://goshippo.com/carriers/gls/): GLS carrier integration.
- [OnTrac](https://goshippo.com/carriers/ontrac-shipping): OnTrac regional carrier.
- [Purolator](https://goshippo.com/carriers/purolator-shipping): Purolator Canadian carrier.
- [Aramex](https://goshippo.com/carriers/aramex-tracking): Aramex international shipping.
- [Australia Post](https://goshippo.com/carriers/australia-post-rates): Australia Post rates and integration.
- [Evri](https://goshippo.com/carriers/evri): Evri UK carrier.
- [APC Postal](https://goshippo.com/carriers/apc-postal-logistics): APC Postal international logistics.
- [Jitsu](https://goshippo.com/carriers/jitsu): Jitsu last-mile delivery.

## Resources & Tools

- [Shipping Calculator](https://goshippo.com/shipping-calculator): Compare shipping rates across carriers for a given package without signing up.
- [Shippopedia](https://goshippo.com/shipping/): Glossary of shipping terms, carrier guides, and how-to articles.
- [Tutorials](https://goshippo.com/resources/tutorials): Step-by-step shipping and integration tutorials.
- [Case Studies](https://goshippo.com/case-studies): How Shippo customers across industries use the platform.
- [Blog](https://goshippo.com/blog): Shipping guides, e-commerce tips, and carrier news.
- [Help Center](https://support.goshippo.com/hc/): Customer support documentation.
- [Build vs. Buy Guide](https://goshippo.com/resources/build-vs-buy-which-shipping-platform-is-best-for-your-business): When to build a shipping stack from scratch vs. use Shippo's API.
- [Reviews](https://goshippo.com/reviews): Verified customer reviews and testimonials.

## Shipping Guides

- [Cheapest Way to Ship Packages](https://goshippo.com/shipping/cheapest-way-ship-packages-us): Carrier and service comparison for cost optimization.
- [How to Create a Shipping Label](https://goshippo.com/shipping/how-to-create-label): Step-by-step label creation guide.
- [USPS vs UPS vs FedEx Comparison](https://goshippo.com/blog/which-is-cheaper-usps-vs-ups-vs-fedex): Cost and service comparison across major carriers.
- [USPS Priority Mail Guide](https://goshippo.com/shipping/usps-priority-mail): Complete guide to USPS Priority Mail services and pricing.
- [Dimensional Weight Explained](https://goshippo.com/shipping/dimensional-weight): How dimensional weight is calculated and how to minimize it.
- [Shipping Insurance Guide](https://goshippo.com/shipping/how-does-shipping-insurance-work): What shipping insurance covers and when to use it.
- [International Shipping Guide](https://goshippo.com/blog/where-us-ecommerce-businesses-should-be-shipping-internationally): Where and how US businesses should ship internationally.
- [Free Shipping Strategies](https://goshippo.com/blog/unique-ways-offer-free-shipping): How to offer free shipping without eroding margins.

## Company

- [About Shippo](https://goshippo.com/about): Company background, mission, and team.
- [Newsroom](https://goshippo.com/newsroom): Press releases and company announcements.
- [Contact](https://goshippo.com/contact): General contact information.
- [Contact Sales](https://goshippo.com/contact/sales): Talk to Shippo's sales team about high-volume or enterprise needs.

## Optional

- [Sitemap](https://goshippo.com/sitemap.xml): Full XML sitemap for sitewide indexing.
- [Affiliate Program](https://goshippo.com/affiliates): Refer customers to Shippo and earn commissions.
- [Become a Partner](https://goshippo.com/become-a-shippo-partner): Technology and integration partnership program.