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At a Glance
Descartes ShipRush
Descartes ShipRush
Star Rating
(25)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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ShipStation
ShipStation
Star Rating
(535)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.99 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that ShipStation excels in "Label Printing" with a score of 9.1, while Descartes ShipRush closely follows with a score of 9.2, indicating both platforms offer robust label printing capabilities, but ShipStation may have a slight edge in user satisfaction.
  • Reviewers mention that ShipStation's "Order Tracking" feature scores 9.1, which is comparable to Descartes ShipRush's 9.2. However, users on G2 highlight that ShipStation provides a more intuitive interface for tracking shipments, making it easier for small businesses to manage their orders.
  • G2 users indicate that Descartes ShipRush shines in "Flat Rate Services" with a score of 9.5, significantly higher than ShipStation's 8.5. Reviewers appreciate the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of Descartes' flat rate options, which can be particularly beneficial for businesses with high shipping volumes.
  • Users say that ShipStation's "E-commerce Platform Integration" is rated at 8.8, while Descartes ShipRush scores slightly lower at 8.6. However, reviewers mention that ShipStation offers a wider range of integrations with popular e-commerce platforms, making it a more versatile choice for online retailers.
  • Reviewers mention that the "Quality of Support" for Descartes ShipRush is rated at 9.5, significantly higher than ShipStation's 8.0. Users report that Descartes provides more responsive and helpful customer service, which can be crucial for businesses needing quick resolutions to shipping issues.
  • Users on G2 highlight that ShipStation's "Process Automation" feature scores 8.7, while Descartes ShipRush's score is not available. Reviewers say that ShipStation's automation tools help streamline shipping processes, allowing small businesses to save time and reduce manual errors.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Descartes ShipRush
No pricing available
ShipStation
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$9.99
Per Month
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Free Trial
Descartes ShipRush
Free Trial is available
ShipStation
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
15
8.7
412
Ease of Use
9.6
16
8.7
417
Ease of Setup
8.3
12
8.5
203
Ease of Admin
8.8
11
8.6
202
Quality of Support
9.5
14
8.0
375
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
11
8.6
199
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
15
7.8
390
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.2
374
Product Sales
Not enough data
8.3
39
Not enough data
7.4
33
Not enough data
8.1
38
Not enough data
7.7
33
Administration
Not enough data
8.2
48
Not enough data
9.1
49
Not enough data
7.9
42
Not enough data
8.8
48
Not enough data
8.7
44
8.8
116
8.3
3,441
Labels
9.2
15
9.1
263
8.9
11
8.6
238
8.7
5
8.5
190
Order management
9.2
12
8.9
249
8.6
14
8.8
248
8.6
11
9.0
249
8.9
12
8.8
249
Carrier and rate management
8.9
14
8.5
235
8.3
8
8.1
204
9.5
7
8.5
219
Inventory management
Not enough data
7.2
165
Not enough data
7.3
168
Not enough data
7.4
159
Reports
7.9
7
8.5
222
Not enough data
7.6
180
Not enough data
8.4
203
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Descartes ShipRush
Descartes ShipRush
ShipStation
ShipStation
Descartes ShipRush and ShipStation are categorized as Drop Shipping and Shipping
Unique Categories
Descartes ShipRush
Descartes ShipRush has no unique categories
ShipStation
ShipStation has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Descartes ShipRush
Descartes ShipRush
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
91.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
4.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.3%
ShipStation
ShipStation
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
90.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
8.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Descartes ShipRush
Descartes ShipRush
Retail
17.4%
Wholesale
13.0%
Food & Beverages
13.0%
Consumer Goods
13.0%
Apparel & Fashion
8.7%
Other
34.8%
ShipStation
ShipStation
Retail
23.2%
Consumer Goods
9.3%
Apparel & Fashion
6.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.3%
Food & Beverages
4.2%
Other
51.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Descartes ShipRush
Descartes ShipRush
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Chari H.
CH
Chari H.
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion

ShipRush integrates with Quickbooks, so I can't accidentally ship to the wrong address. If a customer has an address change...ShipRush pulls the info in real-time. With ShipRush, we can get the rate first to ensure we're on the right track plus, the repeat...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Mark D.
MD
Mark D.
Verified User in Furniture

Integrations have broken several times. No urgency to fix issues. Seems like they don't have the expertise to support the different systems they have connected with.

ShipStation
ShipStation
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AN
Verified User in Retail

When it works correctly, it's fantastic.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Matthew B.
MB
Matthew B.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Everything else. It's a truly terrible system in every way possible. The very worst part is it takes me 30-40 clicks EVERY SINGLE TIME I want to log in. Which is daily. I don't generally have anger problems, but nothing makes me want to take a sledgehammer...

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Discussions
Descartes ShipRush
Descartes ShipRush Discussions
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Should I use ShipStation?
3 comments
Amber S.
AS
Absolutely. It makes fulfilling product orders simple.Read more
Does ShipStation use USPS?
3 comments
Federico E.
FE
It seems like you provided the word "Yes," which is already in English. If you have a text in an unknown language that you would like translated, please...Read more
What is ShipStation used for?
2 comments
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Shipstation consolidates all your shipping channels into one online source. UPS FEDEX and USPS ship from all of them using Shipstation. They also offer...Read more