Pirate Ship Reviews 1,252

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent pricing, often noting significant savings compared to other shipping options and even direct carrier rates. Many people highlight the outstanding customer service, describing it as responsive, helpful, and quick to resolve issues. The platform's ease of use and intuitive interface are also frequently mentioned, making the shipping process efficient and straightforward for consumers. However, some customers expressed dissatisfaction with the limited shipping options, specifically mentioning the absence of FedEx and, in some cases, a lack of more affordable USPS ground services for certain items. A few people also felt that the company's branding was distracting during problem resolution.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been using Pirateship for a few years now, mostly for online sales. Their rates are great & almost always beat eBay pricing. I've also compared them to their competition & other than a few other... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a huge cost increase from UPS which I disputed and got resolved. Pirate Ship support was instrumental in assisting me with the refund. They don’t have a phone option but their online support is fa... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been using pirateship for over 4 years and haven't looked back. My ups and fedex accounts have remained untouched. I love the ease of use and confidence in knowing that I'm getting the best price... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

PirateShip is a great tool for vendors. I can sell on any platform and use PirateShip to get wholesale pricing. It integrates with my Etsy and EBay stores and I use it when I have local customers who... See more


Company details

  1. Software company
  2. Shipping and postal service
  3. Shipping service

About Pirate Ship

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Pirate Ship is a web-based shipping software solution that helps small businesses, e-commerce sellers, and independent entrepreneurs purchase and print discounted USPS and UPS shipping labels — no monthly fees, no hidden costs, and no treasure buried in the fine print.

As a shipping label platform, Pirate Ship gives users access to pre-negotiated carrier discounts on services including USPS Priority Mail, Ground Advantage, First-Class Package, and UPS Ground and UPS Ground Saver - as well as expedited services. Labels can be created individually, in bulk batches, or imported through e-commerce integrations, — built for businesses shipping anywhere from a few packages per week to hundreds per day. The platform is free to use — customers only pay the cost of postage.

Key features and capabilities:

  • Discounted shipping rates — Access to deeply discounted USPS and UPS rates with no markup, monthly fee, or minimum volume requirement — just the lowest rates, straight from the plank
  • E-commerce integrations — Connects with Shopify, eBay, Square, WooCommerce, and other platforms to import orders automatically
  • Batch label creation — Print multiple shipping labels at once via spreadsheet upload or synced integrations, so even the biggest hauls ship without a headache
  • Package tracking — Built-in tracking for all shipments with status updates accessible from the dashboard
  • International shipping — Support for customs forms and international label creation across USPS and UPS international services
  • Shipping insurance — Optional third-party insurance available for shipments at the time of label purchase

The platform requires no technical setup and operates on a pay-per-label model. When customers need help, a real human support crew is available via live chat and email — ready to lend a hook — because ARRrrr, we make shipping fun! 🏴‍☠️

Our values reflect who we ARRrrr

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Empathy, humanity, and humor go a long way.
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Save up to 87% off USPS® & UPS® rates

We’ve saved shippers tons of treasure since 2014 🏴‍☠️

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I run my business through Pirate Ship

I run my business through Pirate Ship; even though I have a UPS account, Shopify account, and Shipstation.

Pirate Ship has a better UI, better tools, and they are extremely honest. I can't count how many times I've received a refund for overpaying due to some package discrepancies.

Funny, easy, FAST, honest. Good enough for me to take time out of my day to write a review. Most of the time these services are a necessary evil. Pirate Ship makes shipping fun. Or at least, not horrible.

9 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arr-eplaceble Pirate Ship

I can't believe I never knew about Pirate Ship - it has saved me so much money and stress. The interface is easy and every shipment saves me money, printing labels at home means no need to stand in line at my post office or UPS, and I feel good knowing my packages of valuable art can be insured and tracked so easily and every shipment is kept in the same place so I can find it at my fingertips. Everyone should become part of the crew part of the ship on Pirateship!

10 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best!

Years ago a friend told me she used pirateship.com for shipping her Etsy packages. I decided to give it a try for myself and absolutely loved how user-friendly it was compared to other shipping platforms. It’s been 5 years now and I’ve shipped thousands and thousands of packages through pirate ship! Their customer service is unbeatable and I will continue to use them for years to come!

10 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pirate Ship is Awesome!

Pirate Ship offers highly competitive shipping rates. They also have UPS as well as USPS now, which is great! Their customer service has been second to none - they are so helpful and quick to respond. Their live chat is really effective. I would highly recommend them.

10 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best of the label creators, best prices, and best help

I have a small online business and every shipment except FedEx goes through Pirate Ship. They prices are the cheapest and they are super responsive to any questions or problems, helping with insurance claims when shipments to reach the customer. I have tried other label creators and Pirate Ship is the simplest and best. My website and ebay store both come into their website making shipping super easy. Many years with them.

10 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used and recommended…

I have used and recommended pirateship.com for about three years. It has always saved me money and been especially easy to use. Customer support is prompt and competent when needed--which isn't very often.

10 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pirate Ship is our lifeline

Our law firm is so thankful for Pirate Ship! We love the ease of use and amazing customer service. We mail out packages every day and Pirate Ship is our life line. Thanks Pirate Ship!

10 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been using pirateship for over 4…

I've been using pirateship for over 4 years and haven't looked back. My ups and fedex accounts have remained untouched. I love the ease of use and confidence in knowing that I'm getting the best prices, due to the ability to see a variety of shipping options all at once. Their customer service really stands out, responding almost immediately and always happy to help, no matter how large or small the issue.

9 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The wrong size or the wrong shipper?I’ve used pirate ship for a couple of…

I’ve used pirate ship for a couple of years now and their rates are a welcome discount to other shippers, i.e. UPS or the post office. I recently sent out two boxes same size dimensions. One was 8 pounds. One was 6 pounds. I made sure that when I dropped them off at UPS, I confirmed the weight and the size only to find out that the package which was supposed to be shipped and delivered by UPS was turned over to the US post office in the states they were to go to and The United States post office upsized the box and the weight causing me to be charged more money for the shipment to be delivered to the designated address. I am being told by Pirate Ship that the measurements that’s a manufacturer of the box put on the outside of the box were the measurements for the inside of the box not the outside of the box. The problem with that is that the Post office enlarge the box by an inch in all directions and added from 8 pounds to 15 pounds, based on the dimensions, not on the real weight of the package. I have sent photographs with the measuring tape of the measurements of both inside the box and outside the box and the difference is an eighth of an inch between the inside and the outside measurements. The other package was increased by 2 pounds.
Again, which both were confirmed at the UPS store on their scale. This is very disheartening. I am not happy and am following through with pirate ship in hopes that they can see the light and refund me the money that I never should’ve been charged. Make sure you get a receipt with confirmation of the weight and size of your box from UPS or this might happen to you.

9 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

OMG!

OMG! This is the best company ever. Not only is their process simple and easy to use, having the best prices around, but their customer service (I used their customer service support chat) is extraordinary. Very, very helpful to someone like me--a new, small business owner who is setting up an e-commerce shop for the first time.

7 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hidden Treasure

Simple to use, reliable discounts, great customer service and accountability when if something runs amuck. Only positive experiences with these pirates.☠️💣
They are the bomb!

7 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a delight it is to use Pirate-ship…

What a delight it is to use Pirate-ship for my online sales and personal mailing needs! Online processes are user friendly and intuitive. Addresses pre-fill if for repeat sales. Ability to compare usps and ups options is easy and effective. Never needing to stand in line at post office is a god-send. Thank you!

1 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pirate Ship All the Way!

My sister used Pirate Ship for her business and said it worked really well. I tried it for my business and I LOVE Pirate Ship!! There's no hassle with anything, they answer any questions I have in a timely manner, and their humor is wonderful. I've been using them for 2 years and I still chuckle at the spinning and winking Pirate. You can't go wrong with Pirate Ship.

3 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Must Have!

One of the best services for a small business. I don't understand the 4.8% rating. The service is complete, easy to use, saves money, great communication with support. I use it for eBay sales shipping. 2 years in and flawless performance. A no-brainer . . . . a must have!

3 April 2026
Unprompted review

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