EasyPost
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The shipping API for modern commerce
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Features
45 features across 18 categories
Account Management(1)
Manage multiple carrier accounts and select preferred carriers per shipment.
Analytics(3)
Visualize shipping spend across carriers and routes.
Machine learning models predict on-time delivery likelihood.
Track carrier performance against service level agreements.
Communication(1)
Send automated tracking updates to customers via email or SMS.
Compliance(1)
Manage hazardous materials shipping with regulatory compliance.
Customization(1)
Design branded shipping labels with custom templates.
Data Management(1)
Maintain searchable records of all historical shipments.
Data Quality(1)
Validate and standardize shipping addresses to reduce delivery failures.
Developer Tools(5)
Comprehensive API docs with code examples and use cases.
RESTful API endpoints for full shipping platform functionality.
Test API integration without incurring actual shipping costs.
Official SDKs for Python, Node.js, Ruby, Java, and Go.
Event-driven webhooks for real-time integration updates.
Infrastructure(1)
Implement intelligent rate limiting for stable API performance.
International(2)
Automatically generate and manage customs documentation.
Handle international shipments with multiple currency pricing.
Notifications(1)
Automatically alert customers and support when delivery issues occur.
Performance(1)
Cache rates to reduce API calls and improve performance.
Pricing(1)
Access negotiated discount rates from carriers based on volume.
Security(4)
Track all API actions for compliance and debugging.
Encrypt sensitive shipment data in transit and at rest.
Define user roles with granular permissions for security.
Verify webhook authenticity using cryptographic signatures.
Shipping(13)
Generate and scan barcodes for warehouse and fulfillment operations.
Generate multiple shipping labels in bulk operations for high-volume commerce.
Process high-volume shipments efficiently with batch endpoints.
Automatically calculate dimensional weight to optimize shipping costs.
Add carrier insurance or third-party insurance coverage to shipments.
Handle customs, duties, and international carrier requirements seamlessly.
Create shipping labels automatically with carrier-specific formatting and requirements.
Connect to 100+ shipping carriers including USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL through a single API.
Schedule carrier pickups directly through the API without manual coordination.
Get instant shipping rates from multiple carriers to compare costs and delivery times.
Create prepaid return labels for customer returns and reverse logistics.
Require signatures on delivery for high-value shipments.
AI-powered carrier selection based on cost, speed, and reliability.
Support(3)
Round-the-clock system monitoring and incident response.
Get a dedicated manager for enterprise accounts.
Custom training sessions for your development team.
Sustainability(1)
Calculate and offset environmental impact of shipments.
Tracking(4)
View estimated delivery dates and time windows for shipment planning.
Identify when carriers split packages and track individual pieces.
Receive real-time notifications when shipment status changes.
Monitor shipments in real-time with unified tracking across all carriers.
Pricing
Starter
- ✓Pay-per-label
- ✓basic features
Professional
Popular- ✓Per-label pricing
- ✓all basic features
Enterprise
- ✓Custom pricing
- ✓volume discounts
- ✓dedicated support
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 45 features at very easy complexity.
Build vs Buy
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Integrations
30 known integrations