ShipStation vs RouteManager
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and integrations.
Quick Verdict
ShipStation offers more features (43 vs 23) and more integrations (30 vs 3). Starting price: ShipStation at $9.99/mo vs RouteManager at $54/mo. ShipStation has 42 unique features while RouteManager has 22 unique features, with 1 features in common.
| ShipStation | RouteManager | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Logistics & Shipping | Logistics & Shipping |
| Total Features | 43 | 23 |
| AI-Powered Features | 4 | 1 |
| Starting Price | $9.99/mo | $54/mo |
| Pricing Tiers | 4 | 2 |
| Integrations | 30 | 3 |
| Shared Features | 1 | |
| Shared Integrations | 1 | |
| Data Quality | 72% | 70% |
Feature Comparison by Category
Administration (1 vs 0)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| User Management & Permissions |
Analytics (4 vs 3)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Reporting | ||
| KPI Metrics | ||
| Predictive Delivery Dates | ||
| Reporting & Analytics | ||
| Route Performance Dashboard | ||
| Shipping Cost Analytics | ||
| Shipping History |
Automation (1 vs 0)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping Automation |
Branding (1 vs 0)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping Label Branding |
Communication (0 vs 1)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Voice |
Core Routing (0 vs 3)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Dispatching | ||
| Route Optimization | ||
| Route Planning |
Customer Communication (2 vs 3)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Email Messaging | ||
| Customer Notifications | ||
| Email Notifications | ||
| Email Template Customization | ||
| SMS Text Messaging |
Customer Experience (1 vs 0)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Branded Tracking Pages |
Data Capture (0 vs 1)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode Scanning |
Data Management (0 vs 1)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Order Import |
Fulfillment (1 vs 0)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Fulfillment Services |
Integration (1 vs 2)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| API Access | ||
| Open API | ||
| Zapier Integration |
International Shipping (1 vs 0)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Customs Forms |
Inventory (3 vs 0)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Channel-Specific Inventory | ||
| Inventory Management | ||
| Warehouse Management |
Mobile (1 vs 2)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Mobile App | ||
| Enhanced Driver Mobile App Capabilities | ||
| Mobile App |
Order Management (7 vs 0)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Batch Operations | ||
| Gift Options | ||
| Manual Order Entry | ||
| Order Consolidation | ||
| Packing Slips | ||
| Split Shipments | ||
| Subscription Order Management |
Planning (0 vs 1)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Route Simulations |
Returns (1 vs 0)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Return Management |
Shipping (14 vs 0)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Address Validation | ||
| Batch Label Printing | ||
| Bulk Discounts | ||
| Carrier Account Management | ||
| Carrier Negotiations | ||
| Delivery Exception Management | ||
| Dimension Management | ||
| Hold for Pickup | ||
| Insurance Management | ||
| Label Templates | ||
| Multi-Carrier Shipping | ||
| Rate Shopping Engine | ||
| Same-Day Processing | ||
| Signature Confirmation |
Tax (1 vs 0)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Calculation |
Tracking (1 vs 5)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Event Tracking | ||
| GPS Tracking | ||
| Large Fleet Tracking | ||
| Shipment Tracking | ||
| Small Fleet Tracking | ||
| Virtual Tracking |
Verification (0 vs 1)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Proof of Job Completion |
Warehouse (2 vs 0)
| Feature | ShipStation | RouteManager |
|---|---|---|
| Barcode Scanning | ||
| Pick & Pack Optimization |
Unique Features
Only in ShipStation (42)
User Management & Permissions
Advanced Reporting
Predictive Delivery Dates
Shipping Cost Analytics
Shipping History
Shipping Automation
Shipping Label Branding
Email Notifications
Email Template Customization
Branded Tracking Pages
Fulfillment Services
API Access
Customs Forms
Channel-Specific Inventory
Inventory Management
Warehouse Management
Mobile App
Batch Operations
Gift Options
Manual Order Entry
+ 22 more unique features
Only in RouteManager (22)
KPI Metrics
Reporting & Analytics
Route Performance Dashboard
Voice
Dispatching
Route Optimization
Route Planning
Customer Email Messaging
Customer Notifications
SMS Text Messaging
Order Import
Open API
Zapier Integration
Driver Mobile App
Enhanced Driver Mobile App Capabilities
Route Simulations
Event Tracking
GPS Tracking
Large Fleet Tracking
Small Fleet Tracking
+ 2 more unique features
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