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Switch to a ShipWorks alternative that prints on-premise through a desktop app and runs everything else in the cloud. The same speed and automation you count on. 100% US-based customer support. New integrations, improvements, and updates added every month.

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ReadyShipper X order-management interface demonstrating batch shipping and shipment updates for orders from two Shopify stores, TikTok and Amazon. ReadyShipper X order-management interface.

Featured integrations

  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • Walmart
  • TikTok Shop
  • eBay
  • + more

Why ShipWorks Users Switch

Compare all 17 features

  • No Database to Manage

    Orders, rules and reporting stay in the cloud, so there is no local database to clean out.

  • Fast Label Printing & Processing

    Print unlimited batches at 3 labels a second, or scan an order to print in 4 seconds, without scheduling cleanups to keep label processing quick.

  • On-Premise + Cloud Flexibility

    Print locally at desktop speed. Manage orders, rules and reporting from the cloud. Add stations anywhere without a server or VPN.

  • US-Based, One-on-One Help

    Get hands-on setup and migration from ShipWorks to ReadyShipper, plus direct access to support by phone, email, chat or meeting.

    Customer support from ReadyShipper, one of the top ShipWorks alternatives
    • Phone
    • Email
    • Live chat
    • Live meeting

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See How ShipWorks Compares to ReadyShipper

ReadyShipper covers the shipping features ShipWorks users rely on and keeps your order data in the cloud, so your team has no database to maintain. Here's how the two shipping software platforms compare in 2026.

ReadyShipper and ShipWorks feature comparison
Feature ReadyShipper ShipWorks
Order data hosted in the cloud
Yes
NoLocal SQL Server database
No database cleanup to schedule
Yes
Scheduled Delete Old Data action
Database size limit
None to manage
10 GB on the included SQL Server Express
Keep shipping while old orders are archived
Yes
NoNo one can use ShipWorks during archiving
Label printing speed
3 labels per second (about 180 a minute)
Label processing can slow as the database grows
Shipping stations in any location
Yes
Same local network or VPN as the database computer
AI shipping rule builder
Yes
No
Automatic rate shopping based on your rules
Yes
YesBest Rate Tool
Support via phone, live chat, email, remote access
Yes
Phone and email
Web access to orders from anywhere
Yes
YesThrough ShipWorks Hub
Multi-warehouse support
Yes
YesWarehouse plans
Scan to verify
Yes
YesWarehouse plans
AI-powered shipping analytics
Yes
No
Assisted setup and onboarding
Yes
Yes
Integrations for major marketplaces & sales channels
Yes
Yes
Shipping automation rules
Yes
Yes
Customizable labels & packing slips
Yes
Yes

Comparison based on ShipWorks' public pricing page and help center as of November 2026. Features, pricing tiers and plans change, so confirm current details with each provider.

ShipWorks is a trademark of its respective owner. ReadyCloud is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by ShipWorks; the name appears here for identification and comparison only.

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What Changes When You Switch

Spend less time printing labels and no time cleaning out a database. Keep your negotiated carrier rates without account fees.

  • 180
    labels per minute

    Print up to 3 labels a second through your desktop's local print driver.

  • 4sec
    scan to print

    Scan an order to send its shipping label to the printer in 4 seconds.

  • 0
    fees for your own accounts

    Connect your carrier accounts and keep your negotiated rates without extra fees.

Carrier postage and software subscription charges still apply.

What Shipping Teams Say

Read how warehouse shipping teams rate ReadyShipper as a ShipWorks alternative.

  • Rated 4.5 out of 5 on G2
  • Rated 5.0 out of 5 on Shopify App Store

Everything Your Warehouse Needs to Ship

Automation, carrier costs and growth are where ShipWorks alternatives differ most. Here's how ReadyShipper handles each one on a working shipping floor.

Ship and Fulfill in Half the Time

Automation rules decide the carrier, service, packaging and tags as each order arrives, so the person at the station scans, packs and moves on. Describe a new rule to Shipping AI in plain language and it drafts the rule for you to preview and apply. The same rules run across all your carriers including USPS, UPS, FedEx, and sales channels, so shipping stays consistent as order volume grows.

  • AutomatesOrder sync, rate shopping, split and combined orders, package selection and tags
  • Shipping AIRules written from a plain-language request
  • Connects toScales, scanners, conveyors, robotics and other machinery
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Lower Your Shipping Costs

ReadyShipper's Rate Genie handles rate shopping across UPS, USPS, FedEx and other carriers. It weighs cost and time in transit against every carrier account you connect, including more than one account with the same carrier, and picks the rate that fits your shipping rules. Ship on your own negotiated rates, ReadyShipper's discounted shipping rates, or both. Discounted rates give you access to some of the lowest commercially available rates for your shipments.

  • Rate GenieCheapest, fastest, or any combination you define
  • CarriersUPS, USPS, FedEx, DHL, Amazon Shipping, Asendia, and more
  • FeesNo BYOA fees, credit card fees, or hidden fees
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Built to Scale with Your Business

ReadyShipper is hybrid cloud. A desktop client prints through each station's local print driver at desktop speed, while orders, rules and reporting stay in the cloud, so there is no database computer to keep running as you add stations. Small businesses can start shipping from one shipping computer, then scale to multiple warehouses with seasonal workforces with easy access to the shipping tools they need.

  • DeploymentHybrid cloud with on-premise printing
  • WarehousesMultiple locations, domestic and international
  • TeamsNotes, tasks and calendars on every order
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Ship, Return and Follow Up in One Place

Shipping is only one part of the post-purchase experience. Customers expect tracking updates at every step and hassle-free returns when an order isn't right. ReadyCloud puts shipping, returns management, and post-purchase marketing on one platform, so your team can deliver an after-checkout experience that keeps customers coming back.

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Done Comparing ShipWorks Alternatives?

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Join the thousands of retailers who use ReadyShipper to ship and fulfill in less time, with fewer clicks and less staff.

  • Hands-on setup and migration from ShipWorks
  • Use your carrier accounts without fees + no CC fees
  • US-based support by phone, email, chat or meeting

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Questions About ShipWorks Alternatives

Frequently Asked Questions

The practical details on setup, rates, printing and getting started. See why ReadyShipper is one of the top ShipWorks alternatives.

What does switching from ShipWorks to ReadyShipper involve?

ReadyCloud's team provides one-on-one setup, migration and onboarding for teams moving from ShipWorks to ReadyShipper ecommerce shipping software. We help connect your sales channels, carriers and printers and rebuild your shipping workflows, so you can start shipping without setting up a database server. Book a demo to plan the move with the team.

What are the best ShipWorks alternatives?

The best ShipWorks alternatives cover the shipping features ShipWorks users rely on, such as batch printing, shipping rules and multi-warehouse routing, and remove the work of running a local database. Compare where each option stores your order data, how fast it prints at your volume, what each pricing tier includes and how you reach support.

ReadyShipper is a hybrid-cloud ShipWorks alternative for growing ecommerce brands. It batch prints 3 labels a second through each station's local print driver, keeps orders, rules and reporting in the cloud, rate shops all your carriers and charges no fee to connect your carrier accounts such as UPS, USPS and FedEx.

Why can ShipWorks slow down as its database grows?

ShipWorks stores orders, shipments, emails and print history in a Microsoft SQL Server database that you host, usually on one of your own computers. Its help center says performance may decrease as that database grows, with slower searches, filters, order downloads and label processing. The free SQL Server Express edition that ShipWorks installs also has a 10 GB database size limit.

ReadyShipper keeps orders, rules and reporting in the cloud, so there is no local database to grow, purge or archive.

What do you have to delete to keep ShipWorks fast?

ShipWorks keeps its database small with a scheduled Delete Old Data action, installed by default, that removes email content, shipping label images and print job content older than 180 days and reclaims the disk space. The computer that holds the database has to stay on for it to run. The same action can also delete old orders and audit history.

To shrink the database further, ShipWorks can move older orders into a separate archive database. Archiving can't be undone, archived orders are view-only, and no one can use ShipWorks while an archive runs. With ReadyShipper there is no database cleanup or archive to schedule.

Do I need a server or VPN to run ReadyShipper on more than one computer?

No. You install the ReadyShipper desktop client on each shipping computer, in one warehouse or several, and orders, rules and reporting stay in the cloud. ShipWorks connects every workstation to one central database, and its documentation has those computers share a local network or VPN.

Will ReadyShipper print to the thermal printers we use with ShipWorks?

ReadyShipper prints through each shipping computer's local print driver at up to 3 labels a second (180 a minute), with no PDFs and no separate printing app. It supports 4" x 6" and 4" x 8" labels. Contact us to check your printer models before you switch.

Do ShipWorks alternatives let you keep your negotiated carrier rates?

Most ShipWorks alternatives do, but some charge a fee or limit it to a higher pricing tier. ReadyShipper lets you connect your own carrier accounts, including USPS, UPS, and FedEx accounts, keep your negotiated rates, without incurring any additional fees. Carrier postage and software subscription charges still apply.

With ReadyShipper, you can use multiple accounts from the same carrier and include them in your multi carrier rate shopping.

How long is the trial, and do I need a credit card?

The free trial lasts 14 days. No credit card or commitment is required. Connect your Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Magento store in seconds and ship orders immediately!

Does ReadyShipper work with UPS, USPS and FedEx?

Yes. ReadyShipper ships with UPS, USPS, FedEx, DHL and more carriers. Connect your own carrier account and use your negotiated rates without extra fees, or ship with ReadyShipper's great carrier rates. You can also use multiple accounts from the same carrier in ReadyShipper's shipping software.

ReadyShipper makes multi carrier shipping easy and supports most carrier services from the major shipping carriers, including UPS Ground Saver (formerly UPS SurePost). Contact us to learn more.

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