ShipStation simplifies shipping for e-commerce retailers by providing a centralized platform to manage orders from multiple sales channels, compare carrier rates, automate fulfillment workflows, and scale shipping operations efficiently.
Last updated Mar 8, 2026 by AI Enrichment
Leading multi-carrier shipping software platform for e-commerce businesses
ShipStation is a leading cloud-based shipping solution designed for e-commerce businesses of all sizes. The platform enables online retailers to manage and streamline their order fulfillment process by integrating with numerous shopping carts, marketplaces, and carriers. Founded in 2011, ShipStation was acquired by Stamps.com in 2014 for $65 million, and subsequently became part of Auctane (formerly Stamps.com Inc.) following a series of corporate restructurings. Today, ShipStation operates as a subsidiary of Auctane and continues to serve as one of the company's flagship shipping software brands. ShipStation provides merchants with tools to import orders from multiple sales channels, compare shipping rates across carriers, print shipping labels in bulk, automate shipping workflows, and track packages. The platform integrates with over 300 shopping carts, marketplaces, and carriers, making it a comprehensive solution for multi-channel e-commerce fulfillment. While not an AdTech company in the traditional sense, ShipStation plays a role in the broader e-commerce technology ecosystem by enabling efficient post-purchase logistics that support customer retention and brand experience. As part of Auctane's portfolio of shipping and e-commerce logistics brands, ShipStation continues to operate independently while benefiting from the resources and infrastructure of its parent company. The platform serves hundreds of thousands of e-commerce businesses globally, from small online retailers to high-volume enterprise merchants.
Compare rates and print labels from major carriers including USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and regional carriers
Import and manage orders from 300+ shopping carts, marketplaces, and sales channels in one dashboard
Create custom automation workflows to assign shipping presets, apply tags, and route orders based on specific criteria
Process and print hundreds of shipping labels simultaneously to accelerate fulfillment
Provide customers with branded tracking pages and automated shipping notifications
Track inventory levels across multiple warehouses and sales channels