# Pirate Ship, ShipHawk vs Stamps.com Comparison

| | Pirate Ship | ShipHawk | Stamps.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 24 | 28 | 109 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (100.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (53.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (89.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $20.99 1 User Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Pirate Ship

**Not enough data**

### ShipHawk

Pros:
- Customer Support (2 reviews)
- Centralized Management (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Integration Issues (2 reviews)
- Missing Features (2 reviews)

### Stamps.com

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Setup Ease (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Label Issues (1 reviews)
- Price Increase (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Pirate Ship | ShipHawk | Stamps.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.8 (14 reviews) | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 8.8 (82 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.8 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 8.6 (84 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.3 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 8.8 (22 reviews) | 8.1 (71 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 7.3 (79 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Pirate Ship

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### ShipHawk

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Stamps.com

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Core

Price: $20.99 1 User Per Month

Description: For individuals

Key Features:
- 10 cost codes
- Up to 87% off USPS®, UPS®, and more (included with every Stamps.com plan)
- Print stamps on envelopes, Netstamps®, paper, labels, and Certified Mail®

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/stamps-com/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Pirate Ship** | N/A | N/A |
| **ShipHawk** | 7.7/10 | 6 |
| **Stamps.com** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management - Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions

| Feature | Pirate Ship | ShipHawk | Stamps.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Third-Party Integration - Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Label Printing - Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Carriers - Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Information Database - Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flexible Billing - Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Shipping Management - Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Freight Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Pirate Ship** | N/A | N/A |
| **ShipHawk** | 7.7/10 | 9 |
| **Stamps.com** | N/A | N/A |

#### Carrier Management

| Feature | Pirate Ship | ShipHawk | Stamps.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Carrier Information** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Evaluation** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Freight Modes

| Feature | Pirate Ship | ShipHawk | Stamps.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Definitions** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Pricing** | Not enough data | 7.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Selection** | Not enough data | 7.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Customer Management

| Feature | Pirate Ship | ShipHawk | Stamps.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customer Portal** | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Quotes** | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Documents** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Shipping

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Pirate Ship** | 9.0/10 | 9 |
| **ShipHawk** | 8.2/10 | 13 |
| **Stamps.com** | 9.5/10 | 24 |

#### Labels

| Feature | Pirate Ship | ShipHawk | Stamps.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Label Printing** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 9.4 (21 reviews) | 
| **Return labels** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Bar codes** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Order management

| Feature | Pirate Ship | ShipHawk | Stamps.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Order tracking** | 9.8 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **E-commerce integrations** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Manage orders** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 
| **Order Status** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 9.6 (9 reviews) | 

#### Carrier and rate management

| Feature | Pirate Ship | ShipHawk | Stamps.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Quick rate comparison** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 7.4 (11 reviews) | 9.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Vendor availability** | 4.4 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Flat rate services** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 

#### Inventory management

| Feature | Pirate Ship | ShipHawk | Stamps.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Low stock alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Automated inventory orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Assign suppliers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Reports

| Feature | Pirate Ship | ShipHawk | Stamps.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Shipment reports** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 7.4 (11 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Inventory reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Unshipped products** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

### Warehouse Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Pirate Ship** | N/A | N/A |
| **ShipHawk** | N/A | N/A |
| **Stamps.com** | N/A | N/A |

#### Warehouse Definition

| Feature | Pirate Ship | ShipHawk | Stamps.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Locations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Warehouse Slotting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Pirate Ship | ShipHawk | Stamps.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross Docking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Receiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pick & Pack** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Pirate Ship | ShipHawk | Stamps.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Worker performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Error Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Procurement analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Inventory Management

| Feature | Pirate Ship | ShipHawk | Stamps.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customer Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cycle Counting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Inventory Management Platform Features

| Feature | Pirate Ship | ShipHawk | Stamps.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Centralized Inventory Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Level Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stock History Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Low Stock Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bundles, Kits, & Variants** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **eCommerce Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Exporting / Importing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Shipping Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/shipping)


**Unique to ShipHawk (3):** [Multicarrier Parcel Management Solutions Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/multicarrier-parcel-management-solutions), [Freight Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/freight-management), [Warehouse Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/warehouse-management)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Pirate Ship | ShipHawk | Stamps.com | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 100.0% | 46.4% | 89.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 0% | 53.6% | 6.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 0% | 3.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Pirate Ship

- **Retail:** 25.0%
- **Cosmetics:** 12.5%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 12.5%
- **Food & Beverages:** 8.3%
- **Consumer Goods:** 8.3%
- **Wholesale:** 4.2%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 4.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.2%
- **Internet:** 4.2%
- **Other:** 12.5%

#### ShipHawk

- **Wholesale:** 17.9%
- **Consumer Goods:** 10.7%
- **Automotive:** 7.1%
- **Retail:** 7.1%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 7.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 7.1%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.6%
- **Building Materials:** 3.6%
- **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 3.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 28.6%

#### Stamps.com

- **Retail:** 12.4%
- **Law Practice:** 12.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.2%
- **Wholesale:** 4.1%
- **Construction:** 4.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.1%
- **Legal Services:** 4.1%
- **Accounting:** 3.1%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 3.1%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 44.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Pirate Ship

- [ShipStation](https://www.g2.com/products/shipstation/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (581 reviews)
- [EasyPost](https://www.g2.com/products/easypost/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (121 reviews)
- [Shippo](https://www.g2.com/products/shippo-shippo/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (77 reviews)
- [Easyship](https://www.g2.com/products/easyship/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (176 reviews)
- [Sendcloud](https://www.g2.com/products/sendcloud/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (148 reviews)
- [ShippingEasy](https://www.g2.com/products/shippingeasy/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (114 reviews)
- [AfterShip](https://www.g2.com/products/aftership/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (311 reviews)
- [Descartes ShipRush](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-shiprush/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (27 reviews)
- [Veeqo](https://www.g2.com/products/veeqo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (47 reviews)
- [ShipHero](https://www.g2.com/products/shiphero/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (205 reviews)

### Alternatives to ShipHawk

- [ShipStation](https://www.g2.com/products/shipstation/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (581 reviews)
- [Descartes Aljex](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-aljex/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (433 reviews)
- [Descartes MacroPoint](https://www.g2.com/products/descartes-macropoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (854 reviews)
- [Truckstop Load Board](https://www.g2.com/products/truckstop-load-board/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (413 reviews)
- [Cin7 Core](https://www.g2.com/products/cin7-core/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (333 reviews)
- [AfterShip](https://www.g2.com/products/aftership/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (311 reviews)
- [Magaya Supply Chain](https://www.g2.com/products/magaya-supply-chain/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (290 reviews)
- [Fishbowl Inventory](https://www.g2.com/products/fishbowl-inventory/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (275 reviews)
- [Kintone](https://www.g2.com/products/kintone/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [parcelLab](https://www.g2.com/products/parcellab/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (264 reviews)

### Alternatives to Stamps.com

- [Easyship](https://www.g2.com/products/easyship/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (176 reviews)
- [EasyPost](https://www.g2.com/products/easypost/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (121 reviews)
- [Shippo](https://www.g2.com/products/shippo-shippo/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (77 reviews)
- [Sendcloud](https://www.g2.com/products/sendcloud/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (148 reviews)
- [AfterShip](https://www.g2.com/products/aftership/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (311 reviews)
- [ShipHero](https://www.g2.com/products/shiphero/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (205 reviews)
- [parcelLab](https://www.g2.com/products/parcellab/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (264 reviews)
- [FedEx Ship Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/fedex-ship-manager/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (90 reviews)
- [FarEye](https://www.g2.com/products/fareye/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (263 reviews)
- [MyCarrierTMS](https://www.g2.com/products/mycarriertms/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (187 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Pirate Ship

- Title: [What are the benefits of pirate Ship?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-benefits-of-pirate-ship) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "I love PirateShip for my shipping and mailing needs. It gives you best options for cheapest and/or fastest methods. I purchased a thermal 4” x 6” label..."
- Title: [What are the features of a pirate Ship?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-features-of-a-pirate-ship) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It's user-friendly and has so many features, you'll love it! You'll save on shipping rates, you can batch ship, you can duplicate labels, so you don't have..."

### ShipHawk

No discussions available for this product.

### Stamps.com

- Title: [Log on](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31552-log-on) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I considered them, but I was deterred because they use binding arbitration to settle disputes, which means I have to waive my right to sue them. Never goin..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/pirate-ship-vs-shiphawk-vs-stamps-com)