# Shipping costs Easily estimate, compare, and reduce shipping costs with Starshipit. Get accurate quotes, real-time updates, and find the best rates for domestic and international shipping. Canonical URL: https://starshipit.com/shipping-costs ### Save on shipping costs with Starshipit **For retailers, Starshipit is the best way to manage your shipping costs.** You can bring your own carrier rates (with no additional fees per label), create automation rules to pick the cheapest carrier, add margins and show live rates at checkout. - [Start 30-day free trial](https://app.starshipit.com/Dashboard/SignUp.aspx) - [Book a demo](/book-an-appointment) ###### **Over 30k retailers use Starshipit to reduce shipping costs** ### Culture Kings ### Lorna Jane ### VRG GRL ### HiSmile ### Quiksilver ### Meshki ### Princess Polly ### Hello Molly ### Your platform for cost-effective growth **Starshipit lets you ship as many labels as you need within your pricing plan, without any fees for using your own contracted carrier rates.** The savings can add up. For example, if you ship 500 orders per month on a competing shipping platform (that charges you 0.30c per label), that’s $150 extra you'll need to pay each month! - [Use the cost savings calculator](#shipping-cost-calculator) - [Take a tour of our cost saving features](https://app.storylane.io/share/3x5p1pdbnjnq) ### MESHKI saves 1000s of hours and dollars with automated shipping **MESHKI scaled to 150+ countries while reducing fulfilment admin and automating international shipping tasks.** Starshipit helped the team reduce costs through productivity gains, maintain a lean headcount, and simplify duties, taxes, carrier selection, and fulfilment rules in one platform. _Larissa McGovern, Logistics Manager at MESHKI_ - [Read the full case study](/case-study/meshki) ### Compare shipping costs from carriers Compare live shipping rates from all your [integrated carriers](/multi-carrier-shipping), in one dashboard. Then, pick the best carrier for each order based on the needs of your business and set up [automation rules](/fulfilment-automation) to always select the cheapest carrier. - [Book a demo](https://app.storylane.io/share/3x5p1pdbnjnq) ### Control your shipping costs and margins You’ve got full control over your shipping costs and margins. Add or subtract from your contract rates, whether that’s a flat amount or a percentage of the rate. - [Start 30-day free trial](https://app.starshipit.com/Dashboard/SignUp.aspx) ### Estimate your shipping costs Get precise cost estimates without manual calculations. Automatically calculate shipping rates based on factors such as package dimensions, weight, destination, and shipping method. - [Take a tour](https://app.storylane.io/share/3x5p1pdbnjnq) ### Display live rates at checkout Configure [live rates at checkout](/choice-at-checkout) so your customers can see real-time shipping rates before they complete their order. - [Start 30-day free trial](https://app.starshipit.com/Dashboard/SignUp.aspx) **We support all major **[**eCommerce platforms**](/integrations?categories=eCommerce+%26+Marketplaces)** and couriers** ### Wix ### Australia Post ### Shopify ### Aramex shipping ### Amazon ### DHL eCommerce ### BigCommerce shipping app ### FedEx shipping ### Squarespace ### Sendle ### Etsy ### Automate international shipping costs Get real-time rate comparisons from all major carriers and automated cost estimates based on your package’s dimensions, weight, destination, and shipping method. Set automation rules to select the most cost-effective carrier for each [international order](/international-shipping/international-shipping). - [Book a demo](/book-an-appointment) ### Merge orders to reduce shipping costs Use suggested merges to combine orders heading to the same destination, reducing your shipping costs and streamlining the packing process. - [Start 30-day free trial](https://app.starshipit.com/Dashboard/SignUp.aspx) ### Lower your shipping costs with smart rules Imagine a shipping platform designed specifically to help you cut down on shipping costs. With the rules engine, you can create automations to select the cheapest carrier based on destination, set margins and more. - [Take a tour](https://app.storylane.io/share/3x5p1pdbnjnq) ### Recommended packaging Automatically select the most efficient packaging for your orders. This feature intelligently matches items' dimensions with your configured packages, selecting the best fit and reducing costs. - [Start 30-day free trial](https://app.starshipit.com/Dashboard/SignUp.aspx) ## Cost savings calculator Use the cost savings calculator to estimate how much money your business could save every month by using Starshipit for shipping automation.* ### Calculator inputs - Currency options: AUD ($), NZD ($), GBP (£), USD ($). - Average order volume per month. Default example: 4,000 orders/month. Visible slider range: 0 to 10,000+ orders/month. - Average fulfilment time spent per order. Default example: 12 minutes/order. Visible slider range: 0 to 30+ minutes/order. - Average hourly wage of staff fulfilling orders. Default example: $40/hour. Visible slider range: $0 to $100+/hour. ### Calculation model - Current monthly fulfilment labour cost = monthly orders * minutes per order * hourly wage / 60. - Estimated monthly cost savings = round(current monthly fulfilment labour cost * 50%). - Estimated monthly time savings in hours = round(estimated monthly cost savings / hourly wage). - Estimated annual cost savings = estimated monthly cost savings * 12. - Estimated annual time savings = estimated monthly time savings * 12. - The estimate excludes courier rates, packaging, other fulfilment costs, and Starshipit subscription charges. ### Example result Using 4,000 orders/month, 12 minutes/order, $40/hour, and a 50% saving assumption: - Current monthly fulfilment labour cost: $32,000. - Estimated monthly cost savings: $16,000. - Estimated annual cost savings: $192,000. - Estimated monthly time savings: 400 hours. - Estimated annual time savings: 4,800 hours. ### Terms *This calculator provides estimates only, and actual results may vary. The results are based on the average percentage of time saved (50%) from a survey of Starshipit customers. This calculation is excluding costs such as courier rates, packaging and other fulfilment costs. Cost savings exclude the cost of the Starshipit subscription charges. ### How Starshipit users save on shipping costs ## Shipping costs – FAQs ### **Q: How can I estimate my shipping cost?** A: The best way to estimate your shipping costs is by using shipping software like Starshipit. Simply integrate your carriers, and then you’ll be able to compare the shipping of orders using your different carriers. ### **Q: What factors affect shipping costs?** A: Shipping costs depend on package weight, dimensions, delivery speed, and destination. Additional services like tracking and insurance may also impact the final cost. ### **Q: How do I compare shipping costs between carriers?** A: Our platform allows you to compare shipping costs across multiple carriers. Enter your shipment details to see side-by-side comparisons and choose the best option for your needs. ### **Q: What is express shipping and how much does it cost?** A: Express shipping ensures faster delivery times, often within 1-2 days. Costs vary based on package size, weight, and destination. ##### How do I reduce cart abandonment caused by high delivery costs? Unexpected delivery costs can stop a shopper at the final step, especially when the price or delivery promise changes late. Show clear shipping options and accurate rates earlier in checkout, then test the mix of price, speed and margins. Starshipit Live Rates supports real-time checkout rates, delivery estimates and rate rules for eligible configurations. ##### Why do customers abandon carts over shipping costs? Customers abandon carts over shipping costs when the total feels unexpected, unclear or out of step with the delivery value offered. Make delivery options and timing visible before payment, then test the balance between margin and conversion. Starshipit Live Rates supports real-time checkout rates, delivery estimates and configurable rules for eligible setups. ### **Q: Can I get an estimate for international shipping costs?** A: Yes, Starshipit provides estimates for international shipments. Simply integrate your carriers and you’ll be able to get accurate price estimates for your international orders. ### **Q: Are there ways to reduce my shipping costs?** A: Yes, you can reduce shipping costs by optimising package dimensions, choosing the right carrier, and consolidating shipments. Our platform helps you find the most cost-effective shipping options. ### **Q: What are the typical costs for shipping small packages?** A: Shipping costs for small packages vary by carrier, weight, and destination. Generally, small packages cost less to ship. ##### How can eCommerce brands reduce delivery costs? Delivery costs usually come down through better carrier selection, packaging and service choices rather than one blanket rate cut. Use rules to select a suitable carrier service, review package data, and apply your negotiated carrier rates. Starshipit supports carrier rules, live checkout rates and using your own rates without per-label fees. ##### How does courier management software reduce shipping costs? Courier management software can reduce shipping costs when it gives teams better control over carrier choice, service rules and the rates shown at checkout. The goal is to avoid costly manual decisions, not simply choose the lowest rate every time. Starshipit supports multi-carrier shipping, automation rules and using negotiated carrier rates. ## Start your 30-day free trial today ### More on reducing shipping costs Here are some helpful resource to help you save on shipping costs. - [Cost of shipping: How to calculate your costs](/blog-content/costs-of-shipping) - [DHL shipping costs: Savings tips, tricks and tools](/blog-content/dhl-shipping-costs) - [Webinar: 6 strategies for cutting fulfilment costs](https://info.starshipit.com/cutting-shipping-costs-webinar) - [How to reduce shipping costs: 12 ways to save ](/blog-content/how-to-reduce-shipping-cost) - [Shipping cost-cutting checklist](https://info.starshipit.com/cost-cutting-checklist)