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title: "Smarter Order Fulfillment Software for Growth"
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Smarter order fulfillment software built for growth
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One platform connects orders, inventory, carriers, and delivery data across parcel and freight. Automate shipping, optimize rates, and keep fulfillment moving as you scale.
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Fulfillment software that simplifies every step
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Turn a messy order fulfillment process into a smooth workflow. ShipStation helps you ship customer orders faster, cut costs, and deliver a better experience across every sales channel.
 ### Deliver a better experience on every order
Ship quickly and accurately with orders organized from the start. Central order management, inventory control, and branded tracking set clear expectations and cut costly mistakes, without adding extra steps for your team.
 ### Cut manual tasks and save time and money
Automate the repetitive work that slows fulfillment down. Rate Shopper finds the best option by cost or speed on every order, while automation rules preset services, labels, and packing slips. Fewer clicks, less manual entry, more time to grow your business.
 ### Scale fulfillment without sacrificing control
Connect new sales channels, add warehouses, and plug in additional carriers, including LTL freight for wholesale, B2B, and palletized shipments. Scale with confidence while keeping control of the rates, service levels, and delivery promises that protect your margins and brand.
Savings you can see on every label
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We’ve helped over 1 million businesses cut the cost of printing shipping labels.
Google 4.9 rating 67 reviews
Capterra 4.6 rating 897 reviews
G2 4.3 rating 531 reviews
Explore order fulfillment features built to grow with you
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ShipStation brings every part of your order fulfillment solution into a single, flexible platform.
ORDER MANAGEMENT
### Order management from a single dashboard
Pull customer orders from your ecommerce platforms, marketplaces, and offline sales channels into one dashboard. ShipStation gives you a complete view of what needs to ship today, what’s on backorder, and what’s ready to pack. Filter, tag, and batch process orders so your team can move through the order fulfillment process with confidence and fewer clicks.
[Explore Order Management](/fulfillment/order-management/)
FULFILLMENT AUTOMATION
### Reduce busywork with smart automation
Unlock powerful automation to standardize your order processing so you can spend time doing more important tasks. Create rules to pick the right service, set presets, apply insurance, and trigger customer notifications. As your volume grows, automation keeps your fulfillment software efficient. It reduces manual data entry and minimizes errors that lead to costly reships or support tickets.
[Explore Fulfillment Automation](/fulfillment/automation/)
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
### Run orders with real-time inventory management
Stay ahead of stockouts and overselling with inventory management tools that sync with your stores and warehouses. See real time inventory levels by product and location, allocate stock to priority sales channels, and track what’s reserved, available, or awaiting restock. Keep your fulfillment center operations aligned with what customers see online.
[Explore Inventory Management](/fulfillment/inventory-management/)
SHIPPING SOLUTIONS
### Powerful shipping tools and discounted carrier rates
Get instant access to top carriers like UPS®, USPS®, FedEx®, DHL Express, FedEx Freight, and Old Dominion—plus pre-negotiated discounts you won’t find on your own. Connect your existing carrier accounts or use ShipStation rates, then print labels in batches to move orders out faster while keeping shipping costs down.
[Explore Shipping Solutions](/fulfillment/shipping/)
FREIGHT SHIPPING
### LTL freight shipping, right alongside parcel
Ship oversized, palletized, and wholesale freight in the same platform you already use for parcel. Connect an existing Worldwide Express or Unishippers account to apply your negotiated rates. Compare LTL carrier rates, calculate freight class, add BOL handling instructions, and secure cargo insurance—no separate software required.
[Explore Freight Shipping](/fulfillment/shipping/ltl-freight/)
WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT
### Streamline order processing and warehouse workflows
Turn your warehouse management into a predictable, repeatable machine. Use pick lists, packing slips, and scan-based workflows to reduce packing errors and keep aisles clear. Assign orders by workstation or location. Support multiple fulfillment centers. Standardize how every team member moves from picking to packing to label printing.
[Explore Warehouse Management](/fulfillment/warehouse-management/)
RATE SAVINGS
### Find the best rate options, every time
Whether you’re shipping parcel or LTL freight, instantly find the best rate for every order. Use Rate Shopper to automatically compare parcel rates and apply rules—like cheapest, fastest, or best value. Once configured, it works in the background to reduce costs and eliminate manual decisions. For LTL freight, you can view real-time quotes, transit times, and delivery options from top national carriers in one place.
[Explore Shipping Rate Shopping](/fulfillment/shipping/rate-shopper/)
Testimonials
Hear From our Customers
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[](https://www.shipstation.com/stories/wellspring-gardens/)
### [Growing Pains, Solved: How Wellspring Gardens Keeps 865 SKUs in Sync Across 6 Marketplaces](https://www.shipstation.com/stories/wellspring-gardens/)
"ShipStation's inventory sync is our source of truth for all of our products."
[Read Story](https://www.shipstation.com/stories/wellspring-gardens/)
[](https://www.shipstation.com/stories/the-peach-truck/)
### [How The Peach Truck Ships 250,000 Boxes of Peaches a Season with ShipStation Automation Rules](https://www.shipstation.com/stories/the-peach-truck/)
"That way we can just print the labels. With ShipStation's automation rules, we don't even have to think about it."
[Read Story](https://www.shipstation.com/stories/the-peach-truck/)
[](https://www.shipstation.com/stories/duraweather-poly/)
### [How LTL Shipping in ShipStation Cut DuraWeather Poly’s Shipping Time by 40%](https://www.shipstation.com/stories/duraweather-poly/)
"Having LTL in ShipStation has reduced confusion, and it helps us ship orders quicker, because we have a lot of orders."
[Read Story](https://www.shipstation.com/stories/duraweather-poly/)
SHIPMENT TRACKING
### Get branded tracking and proactive communication
Automatically share tracking details with your customers and sales channels so every touchpoint is up to date. Send branded tracking emails, surface tracking pages that match your store experience, and keep customers updated when shipments are created, out for delivery, or delayed. Fewer “Where is my order?” questions mean more time for high-value work.
[Explore Shipment Tracking](/fulfillment/shipping/tracking/)
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
### Ensure easy returns with a branded portal
Simplify returns while protecting your revenue with a customized, self-service portal. Direct buyers toward exchanges, generate return labels, and set rules by product or order type. Full visibility lets your team coordinate faster on exchanges, refunds, and restocking to keep customers coming back.
[Explore Returns & Exchanges](/fulfillment/returns/)
REPORTING & ANALYTICS
### See what’s working with reporting and analytics
Turn data into smarter decisions. Reports find trends in shipping rates, carrier performance, delivery times, and order processing volume so you can improve operations. See which sales channels drive the most profitable orders, where delays occur, and how changes in packaging or service levels impact margin and customer satisfaction.
[Explore Reporting & Analytics](/fulfillment/reporting/)
OMNICHANNEL FULFILLMENT
### Get smooth fulfillment across every channel
Streamline fulfillment across all your sales channels with ShipStation. Pull in orders from carts, marketplaces, and custom platforms, then ship through hundreds of top carriers using over 400 integrations. All from a single, centralized login.
[Explore Omnichannel Fulfillment](/fulfillment/omnichannel/)
FULFILLMENT API
### Customize your fulfillment workflow with ShipStation API
Build your own order fulfillment solution on top of the ShipStation API. Connect custom systems, sync data with your ERP or warehouse management tools, or create specialized order processing rules. Developers can use the API to push and pull orders, update statuses, and integrate real time inventory across your internal tools and external sales channels.
[Explore Fulfillment APIs](/fulfillment/api/)
RELATED CONTENT
Helpful Shipping Resources
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Browse additional articles, guides, and insights related to shipping and fulfillment. These resources provide practical advice and best practices to support your day-to-day operations.
##### The Cheapest Way to Ship Packages
Finding the cheapest way to ship a package doesn’t mean sacrificing quality. Affordable shipping rates are available to anyone that knows where to look.
[Read the Blog](/blog/cheapest-way-to-ship/)
##### Calculate Shipping Costs and Start Saving Now
Whether you’re shipping a single order or managing high-volume ecommerce fulfillment, ShipStation’s shipping cost calculator helps you get fast, reliable quotes from top carriers so you can save time and money with every label.
[Use the Shipping Rates Calculator](/fulfillment/shipping/shipping-rates-calculator/)
##### Freight Optimization: How to Build a Smarter LTL Shipping Strategy
Learn how freight optimization helps reduce shipping costs, improve LTL efficiency, strengthen carrier strategy, and build a smarter supply chain.
[Read the Blog](/blog/freight-optimization-how-to-build-a-smarter-ltl-shipping-strategy/)
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### Order fulfillment software FAQs
##### What is order fulfillment software?
Order fulfillment software connects your selling channels, warehouse workflows, and shipping tools so orders can move from checkout to delivery with fewer manual steps. It organizes orders and standardizes how they’re packed and shipped. You get visibility into what has shipped, what’s pending, and where every package is in transit.
##### How does ShipStation connect to my existing systems?
ShipStation works alongside the platforms you already use rather than replacing them. You can plug in shopping carts, marketplaces, and carrier accounts, then sync order, shipment, and tracking information automatically. Many merchants also connect ShipStation with ERPs, inventory tools, or custom systems via integrations and APIs. Data flows cleanly between teams.
##### Is ShipStation only for high-volume shippers?
No. ShipStation is used by startups sending a handful of packages each week and by brands shipping thousands of orders per day. Smaller businesses benefit from built-in rate savings and simple workflows. Enterprise merchants can use more advanced rules, multi location configuration, and deeper reporting if needed for their shipping strategy. The same platform scales as order volume changes.
##### How quickly can my team get started?
Most merchants can connect their stores and begin printing labels in a short onboarding window. ShipStation uses guided setup checklists and default configurations so you can start shipping while you refine workflows. As you learn more about your patterns and preferences, you can add rules, presets, and permissions that better match how your team operates.
##### Can ShipStation help with international shipping and customs?
Yes. You can save harmonized codes, descriptions, and values so they populate automatically. This reduces the manual work required to prepare cross-border shipments. It also helps reduce the risk of delays caused by incomplete paperwork.
##### What kind of support and training does ShipStation provide?
ShipStation offers onboarding resources, help center content, and support from real people when you need it. You can access articles, videos, and guided tips inside the app. Reach out to support teams for more complex questions. As your operation evolves, training resources help new staff learn the workflows that keep orders moving.