ShipStation vs Auctane
How does ShipStation compare to Auctane Shipping Manager?
Since we created both of these solutions, this is a common question we receive. Auctane Shipping Manager is a shipping solution for eBay sellers that is intuitive and easy to use. ShipStation is the next evolution of Auctane, providing more features for multi-channel online retailers. The following table summarizes the differences:
Marketplace / Shopping Cart Integrations
ShipStation | Auctane | |
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eBay | ![]() |
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PayPal | ![]() |
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Amazon | ![]() real-time |
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Amazon UK | ![]() |
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Amazon CA | ![]() |
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Sears | ![]() |
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Buy.com | ![]() |
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Etsy | ![]() |
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Magento Go | ![]() |
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Magento Community, Professional, and Enterprise | ![]() |
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Volusion | ![]() |
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Shopify | ![]() |
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Bigcommerce | ![]() |
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ChannelAdvisor | ![]() |
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OpenCart | ![]() |
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Zen Cart | ![]() |
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X-Cart | ![]() |
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3dCart | ![]() |
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Google Checkout | ![]() |
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Storenvy | ![]() |
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Stitch Labs | ![]() |
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Scout TopShelf | ![]() |
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Bizelo | ![]() |
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LemonStand | ![]() |
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& many more! | ![]() |
Shipping Carriers
ShipStation | Auctane | |
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USPS Postage Account (Stamps.com) | ![]() |
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USPS via Express 1 | ![]() |
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UPS | ![]() |
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FedEx | ![]() |
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Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) | ![]() |
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Real-time Rate Comparison | ![]() |
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Deep Discounts on Priority and Express Mail | ![]() |
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Free Delivery Confirmation on Priority Mail | ![]() |
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Generate USPS SCAN Forms for better tracking | ![]() |
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Multi-package support for UPS and FedEx | ![]() |
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Discount Shipping Insurance | ![]() |
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Pre-filled International Customs Forms | ![]() |
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Order Management
ShipStation | Auctane | |
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Order Filters | ![]() |
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Order Tagging | ![]() |
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Automation Rules | ![]() |
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Consolidated view of orders from all stores | ![]() |
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Search orders | ![]() |
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Manually add orders | ![]() |
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Mass update order information | ![]() |
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Combine and split orders | ![]() |
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Put orders “on-hold” until a future date | ![]() |
Shipping Features
ShipStation | Auctane | |
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Print labels in batch | ![]() (500+ at a time) |
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Print packing slips in batch (merged or separate from labels) | ![]() |
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Product-specific shipping settings | ![]() |
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View product images for increased packing accuracy | ![]() |
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Support for laser / inkjet printers | ![]() |
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Support for 4″ x 6″ label printers | ![]() |
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Support for direct printing via Google Cloud Print | ![]() |
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Print custom message on each label | ![]() |
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Preview postage cost before printing labels | ![]() |
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Branded shipping labels | ![]() |
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Customizable packing slips | ![]() |
Customer Communication
ShipStation | Auctane | |
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Send customizable email notifications when a package ships | ![]() |
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View comments from buyers that are left during checkout | ![]() |
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Record notes that can be shared with the buyer on the packing slip and / or email notification | ![]() |
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Leave automatic buyer feedback | ![]() |
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Reporting
ShipStation | Auctane | |
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Daily Shipping Manifest | ![]() |
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Shipping Cost Analysis | ![]() |
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Destination Country Analysis | ![]() |
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Order Summary Report | ![]() |
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Pick List Report | ![]() |
Users & Access Control
ShipStation | Auctane | |
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Multiple user support | ![]() |
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User permission management | ![]() |
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User Auditing | ![]() |
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Multiple warehouses | ![]() |