nShift vs Ingrid:
Which platform fits your EU/UK e-commerce?

Compare carrier coverage, checkout, automation, tracking, returns, integrations, emissions, onboarding, and support for EU/UK retailers and marketplaces.

*Cited sources were last verified October 2025. 

Comparison at a glance
nShift vs. Ingrid

nShift lists 1,000+ carrier services across ~190 countries and 70+ PUDO networks (~1.2M OOH locations); provides prebuilt integrations across ERP/OMS/WMS/e-commerce - 450+ platforms; offers shipment-level CO₂e per ISO 14083 / GLEC guidance to support CSRD reporting.

Ingrid lists 300–350+ carrier products (i.e., individual carrier services); focuses on personalized delivery options at checkout, branded tracking (multiple languages), and returns tooling with predictive/AI elements (vendor claims “up to 73%” return-rate reduction in some cases). [1][2][3][4]

How we compare: Same‑need features. Vendor primary pages and developer/help‑center docs. Counts refer to carrier services/products. [1][3]

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“A driving force for our growth”

Adding PUDO options through nShift Checkout lifted conversions by 20%.

Product suite coverage
nShift vs. Ingrid

nShift

8 /month

Ingrid

16 /month

nShift

Ingrid

Feature

Carrier & PUDO coverage
1,000+ carrier services across ~190 countries; 70+ PUDO networks (~1.2M OOH locations). [1]
≈350+ carrier products (service count; validate by lane/service). [3]
Checkout (widget / API)
Checkout widget/API for home/express/pickup/lockers; fast setup documented via product/help. [1]
Checkout widget/API with personalization & A/B; 4-step onboarding (Scoping → Config → Integration → Testing). [4] [6]
Shipping automation & labels
Rules-driven booking & labels in shipping products; selection/rules across carrier services. [19]
Booking/labels via Transport Administration (TA) and SOM APIs; admin/filter rules. [7] [8]
Tracking (branded, languages)
Branded tracking & notifications; normalized events across carriers. [9] [16] [20]
Branded tracking supported in multiple languages. [10]
Returns
Self-service returns; exchanges supported. [11]
AI-assisted returns; In a published case example, Ingrid reports up to 73% reduction [12]
Emissions & sustainability
Emissions Tracker: shipment-level CO₂e and CSRD-aligned reporting. [14] [17]
Greener-choice UX and sustainability case content. [15]
ERP/OMS/WMS integrations
450+ technology integrations (ERP/OMS/WMS, e-com, etc.) [2]
Integrated with Ongoing WMS. [21]
Onboarding
Guided onboarding; timelines depend on carriers / intergations; product getting-started guides. [19]
Documented 4-step Checkout onboarding; separate tracking widget guidance. [4]
SLA & availability
Public SLA appendices for Ship/Track and Checkout; Transsmart scope; Webshipper targets 99.9% uptime. [22] [23] [24] [25]
Help Center & docs.
Pricing model
Quote-based (modular).[19]
Quote-based (contact). [3]
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“A game‑changer for order inquiries.”

Branded post‑purchase tracking helped ICIW halve delivery‑related questions.

Key differentiators

nShift - Designed for scalability and breadth

nShift

Built for scale, without the complexity

  • Coverage & orchestration: broad multi‑carrier/PUDO footprint; Shipping Rules for high volume. [1]
  • Deep integrations: 450+ ERP/OMS/WMS 450+ technology platforms; SLA-backed workflows. [2]
  • Emissions & standards: shipment-level CO₂e (weight + distance-based); CSRD-aligned reporting via Emissions Tracker (EN 16258, ISO 14083, GLEC-compliant). [14][17]

Ingrid

Fast onboarding and experience‑led

  • Speed to value: 4-step onboarding (Scoping → Config → Integration → Testing); test keys for sandbox testing; widget + comprehensive API documentation. [4][6]
  • Simplified automation: Transport/SOM APIs; filter rules (show/hide services via admin interface. [7][8][18]
  • Post‑purchase UX: tracking in multiple language locales; returns with AI-assisted reductions (up to 73% return-rate cut). [10][12]
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“nShift grows with us.”

615% more orders shipped and 642% revenue growth after adopting nShift.

Why brands choose nShift

28%

increase in order value

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1M

shipments per year
handled 95% faster

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5M

shipments per year handled seamlessly

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1,000

hours per year saved with automation

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40%

more efficient picking process

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What it means

Both nShift and Ingrid support business growth from startup through enterprise. They differ in architectural approach:

nShift prioritizes optionality and control: More carriers, more integrations, more automation rules. Requires more configuration. Better for: enterprises requiring 1,000+ carrier options, 450+ system integrations, and complex shipping rules across multiple markets and regions.

Ingrid prioritizes accessibility and speed: Simpler onboarding, widget-first UX, AI-assisted returns. Designed for rapid implementation. Better for: companies launching quickly or optimizing checkout experience (e.g., "get global checkout with multiple languages live in 4 steps").

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1,000+ carriers ready for you

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“Seamless omnichannel returns.”

15% shift toward in‑store returns post‑go‑live with nShift Returns.

FAQs

How many carriers and pickup‑point (PUDO) networks are supported?

nShift states 1,000+ carrier services, 70+ PUDO networks (~1.2M OOH) across ~190 countries; Ingrid states 350+ carrier products. [1][2] 

Do they support shipment‑level CO₂e and CSRD reporting?

 nShift offers shipment-level CO₂e calculation and CSRD-aligned reporting via Emissions Tracker (EN 16258, ISO 14083, GLEC-aligned). Ingrid focuses on greener delivery options at checkout. [14][15][17] 

How fast can we go live?

 nShift timelines vary with integrations/carriers; Ingrid documents a 4‑step onboarding and staging keys/widget for testing. [1][4][6] 

How do returns differ?

 nShift focuses on automation and exchanges; Ingrid claims up to 73% return‑rate reduction via AI‑assisted returns. [11][12] 

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