nShift vs Shippo:
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 below were last verified on January 2026.

At a glance: nShift vs. Shippo

nShift lists 1 000+ carriers across roughly 190 countries and 70+ pick‑up/drop‑off (PUDO) networks (about 1.2 million out‑of‑home locations). The platform offers 450+ pre‑built integrations spanning ERP/OMS/WMS/e‑commerce systems and provides shipment‑level CO₂ereporting aligned with ISO 14083 and the GLEC framework to support CSRD reporting.

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Shippo gives merchants access to over 40 global carriers for label creation with discounted rates up to 90 % off retail, and it separately supports tracking for more than 1,000 carriers. It integrates directly with major e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Amazon, etc.) and provides Shipping and Tracking APIs, plus ‘Shippo for Platforms’, so both custom applications and SaaS platforms can embed Shippo’s shipping services.”

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How we compare: Same‑need features. Vendor primary pages and developer/help‑centre docs were used. Carrier counts refer to the number of individual carrier partners integrated for the specified service (shipping vs. tracking).

 

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“A driving force for our growth”

Millesima used nShift to quickly connect to carriers across Europe, avoiding the time and cost of setting up each carrier individually — saving around €40,000 per carrier and accelerating its expansion into new markets. 

Product suite coverage
nShift vs. Shippo

nShift

8 /month

Shippo

16 /month

nShift

Shippo

Capability

Carrier & PUDO coverage
1 000+ carriers; ≈190 countries; 70+ PUDO networks (~1.2 M OOH) 
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40+ global carriers; discounted rates; major carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL Express, Canada Post, Deutsche Post, Sendle, etc.) 
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Checkout (widget / API)
Checkout widget/API for home/express/pickup/lockers; fast setup via product/help 
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Rates at checkout via the Shipping API; implemented via API & platform integrations  
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Shipping automation & labels
Rules‑driven booking & labels in shipping products; selection/rules across carrier services 
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Web app & Shipping API for bulk labels; automation rules; ability to connect all supported carrier accounts (on Pro/Premier plans); support for manifests, commercial invoices, HAZMAT & pickups 
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Tracking (branded, languages)
Branded tracking & notifications; normalised events across carriers 
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Shipment Tracking API & web‑app tracking with normalised events; real‑time status & ETA; customisable branded pages & notification emails 
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Returns
Self‑service returns; exchanges supported 
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Return Shipping features: scan‑based (pay‑on‑use) labels; include return labels in the box; alternative return addresses; automate returns via API 
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Emmisions & sustainability
Emissions Tracker with shipment‑level CO₂e and CSRD‑aligned reporting 
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Sustainability appears in blog guides on greener ecommerce and shipping (e.g. choosing lower-emission services, packaging and delivery efficiency
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ERP/OMS/WMS / e‑commerce integrations
Connects to 450+ integrations across e-commerce, ERP, OMS and WMS, including e-commerce platforms like Shopify, Magento and WooCommerce, and ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and NetSuite. 
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Pre‑built integrations with Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Squarespace, Wix, Amazon, eBay & Etsy; additional connections via Shipping API and Shippo for Platforms 
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Onboarding
Sales‑assisted; timelines depend on carriers/integrations; product getting‑started guides 
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Free account in minutes via web app; developers integrate via API keys, test mode, SDKs and integration paths (white‑label, grey‑label, web‑app sync) 
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SLA & availability
Public SLA appendices for Ship/Track & Checkout; Transsmart scope; Webshipper targets 99.9 % uptime 
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Premier plan includes a 99.9 % uptime SLA
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Pricing model
Quote‑based (modular) 
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Transparent, tiered pricing: free Starter plan (up to 30 labels/month) with pay‑per‑label when using own carrier accounts; paid plans start at a monthly fee; API pricing scales with shipment volume; cancel or change plan any time 
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“We’ve made returns part of a seamless omnichannel”

nShift helped Hunkemöller transform returns, offering more convenience, choice, and communication—driving loyalty while protecting revenue. The results?  +15% shift to in-store returns. 

Key differentiators
nShift vs. Shippo

Information is based on publicly available sources and platform documentation as of Nov 2025.
All brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.

 

nShift

Built for control at scale across every delivery moment

  • Coverage & orchestration: Broad multi‑carrier/PUDO footprint (1 000+ carriers; 70+ PUDO networks); shipping rules for high‑volume, multi‑market operations.[1][10]
  • Deep integrations: 450+ connectors across ERP, OMS, WMS & e‑commerce; SLA‑backed workflows for enterprise reliability.[2][26][27][28]
  • Emissions & standards: Shipment‑level CO₂e calculation and CSRD‑aligned reporting via Emissions Tracker (EN 16258, ISO 14083, GLEC‑compliant).[3]

Shippo

Developer‑first shipping for e‑commerce

  • Rate optimisation & speed: Access discounted rates from 40+ carriers. Transparent pricing with a free entry plan and self‑service onboarding.[4][5][29][30]
  • E‑commerce & API focus: One‑click integrations with major e‑commerce platforms (Shopify, Amazon, etc.) and an API‑first architecture for building custom shipping experiences.[7][8][25]
  • Expansive tracking network: Post‑purchase tracking for over 1,000 carriers, with branded tracking pages and proactive notifications to enhance the customer experience.[6][11] [18][19]
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“What makes nShift an ideal partner is that, as we grow, nShift will grow with us.”

By working with nShift, Stenströms has transformed the online shopping experience and increased revenue in major markets such as Germany, Canada and UK. Overall, Stenströms has increased international shipments by 153%.

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 Shippo support e-commerce shipping from small and growing businesses to high-volume and enterprise-scale operations. They differ in architectural approach.
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nShift prioritises breadth and control:

More carriers (1,000+ carrier connections), more integrations (450+ platforms), more automation rules and deeper enterprise capabilities (ERP/OMS/WMS connections and CSRD‑aligned emissions reporting).

It typically requires more configuration and involves sales‑assisted onboarding.

Shippo prioritises speed and developer experience:

Shippo prioritises speed and developer experience: focused carrier network (40+ for shipping labels, 1,000+ for tracking), transparent pricing with a free entry tier, self‑service onboarding and an API‑first architecture designed for fast integration with e‑commerce platforms.

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“A game-changer in terms of handling enquiries relating to orders”

Since adopting nShift Track, ICIW cut unbranded emails, reduced delivery queries by 50%, and now saves about €12,000 annually in customer service costs.

1,000+ carriers ready for you

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Where each fits

 
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Choose nShift

for enterprises requiring extensive carrier choice, complex multi‑system integration across warehouses and sales channels, and standardised sustainability reporting across multiple markets and regions.

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Choose Shippo

for e‑commerce businesses launching quickly, and developers building custom shipping experiences into platforms or storefronts.

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“nShift is the right fit for our business”

nShift helps Superdry onboard carriers faster in new markets while providing stronger reporting capabilities.

FAQs

How many carriers and pickup options do nShift and Shippo support?

nShift states that it connects to 1,000+ carriers across ~190 countries and more than 70 PUDO networks (~1.2M out-of-home locations).

Shippo states that merchants can ship with 40+ global carriers and use its tracking infrastructure for 1,000+ carriers.

How quickly can we start shipping with each platform?

nShift provides sales-assisted onboarding supported by product-specific documentation, with timelines depending on carriers and integrations.

Shippo offers self-service signup, allowing merchants to create an account online, connect stores, and start buying labels using Shippo’s carrier accounts or their own; developers can integrate using published APIs, test mode, and SDKs.​

What are the main pricing approaches for nShift and Shippo?

nShift uses quote-based, modular pricing tailored to each customer’s product mix, carrier footprint, and integration landscape.

Shippo publishes tiered pricing with a free Starter plan and higher-volume paid plans, plus API pricing that scales with label volume and offers discounted rates with selected carriers.​

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Sources

(Last verified January 2026)

[1] nShift Carrier connectivity - Connect to 1 000+ carriers across 190+ countries and 70+ PUDO networks (~1.2 M locations).
Connect to every carrier

[2] nShift Integrations/Partner program - 450+ pre‘built technology integrations across ERP/OMS/WMS and e‘commerce platforms.
Become an nShift partner

[3] nShift Emissions Tracker - Shipment level CO₂e calculation aligned with ISO 14083/EN 16258 and the GLEC Framework.
Delivery emissions you can report with confidence

[4] Shippo Carriers page - Shippo has over 40 carrier partners worldwide.
Shippo - A global network of carriers at your fingertips

[5] Shippo features blog - Discusses discounted shipping rates that help merchants save up to 90 % off retail rates across 40+ carriers.
10 Shippo features to crush peak season with more sales and shipping savings

[6] Shippo Product roundup - Highlights tracking support for more than 1 000 carriers.
Shippo - August product roundup: streamlined order management, smoother team shipping, newly discounted FedEx rates, and more

[7] Shippo Integrations page - Lists major e‘commerce platforms and marketplaces (Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Squarespace, Wix, Amazon, eBay, Etsy, etc.).
Connect your tools to Shippo

[8] Shippo for Platforms - Describes the API‘first architecture and enterprise capabilities for SaaS platforms and marketplaces.
Shippo - Make shipping an asset, not a headache

[9] Shippo carriers supported article - Provides a detailed list of carriers supported by Shippo.
Carriers Supported by Shippo

[10] nShift Checkout - Outlines rules‘driven booking & labels, checkout options, quote‘based pricing and onboarding guidance.
Turn delivery choice into a conversion driver

[11] Shippo Tracking API product page - Includes a pre‘purchase section on displaying carrier‘estimated rates at checkout; also describes real‘time tracking and branded tracking pages.
Turn shipment tracking into new revenue

[12] Shippo Shipping API integration - Explains rate shopping and showing rates at checkout.
Shipping Integration

[13] Shippo docs - Shipping API overview - Details label generation, bulk labels, manifests, commercial invoices, HAZMAT support and pickups.
Shippo API

[14] Shippo features blog - Covers automation rules, batch label generation, filters and tags, bulk label editing and other productivity features.
10 Shippo features to crush peak season with more sales and shipping savings

[15] Shippo Subscription Plan Overview - Connect unlimited carriers
Shippo Subscription Plan Overview

[16] nShift Track product page - Branded tracking & notifications with normalized events across carriers.
Turn tracking into engagement, not support tickets

[17] nShift Branded Track & Trace help centre - Helpcenter article on branded tracking pages and notifications.
nShift - Branded Track and Trace

[18] Shippo Subscription Plan Overview - All of the features of our Pro Plan plus
Shippo Subscription Plan Overview

[19] Shippo Support - Tracking notification emails - Shows how to customise tracking pages and notification emails.
Shippo - Sending Tracking Notification Emails in Shippo

[20] nShift Returns product page - Describes self‘service returns and exchange workflows.
Make returns simple for your customers and smarter for you

[21] Shippo Return Shipping product page - Features scan‘based (pay‘on‘use) return labels, return‘label‘in‘box, alternative return addresses and API support.
Shippo - Return Shipping

[22] Shippo Returns API documentation - Explains pay‘on‘use return labels and the is_return flag; lists supported carriers.
Shippo - Returns

[23] Shippo Return Shipping Labels marketing - Discusses scan‘based return labels and "only pay when labels are used."
Shippo - Return Shipping Labels

[24] Shippo returns management blog - Operational guidance for returns management and the pay‘when‘scanned model.
Shippo - Provide Better Customer Experience Shipping Returns With Shippo

[25] Shippo integration paths docs - Details white label, grey label and webapp sync onboarding options and the use of API keys, test mode and SDKs.
Shippo - Paths for integrating your platform with Shippo

[26] nShift SLA: Ship & Track - Public service level agreement for shipping and tracking.

[27] nShift SLA: Checkout - Public service level agreement for checkout.

[28] Webshipper SLA - Webshipper's service level agreement noting 99.9 % uptime.
Webshipper Service Level Agreements (SLA)

[29] Shippo pricing page - Shows tiered app pricing (Starter, Pro, Premier) with a free Starter plan and the ability to cancel or change plans.
Shippo - Scalable pricing plans for your business

[30] Shippo API pricing - Outlines API pricing with pay‘per‘label details and scalable volume‘based tiers.
Shippo - Flexible plans and pricing for any stage

[31] Earth Day Guide to Greener E-Commerce Operations - Shippo blog