ShipHero review

ShipHero takes the top spot because it pairs a full warehouse feature set with pricing you can read before a sales call. The Core plan starts at $15,000 a year and includes 25,000 DTC shipments and 10 store connections; extra shipments cost $0.24 each pay-as-you-go or from $0.22 prepaid. On the floor, location-aware picking uses path optimization and automatic batching, and every item is barcode-checked before it ships, which ShipHero says keeps new pickers to about 45 minutes of training. Inventory control covers lot and expiration tracking with FEFO and mobile cycle counts. For 3PLs, one account holds unlimited clients, bills them down to the action and gives each a self-serve portal. Rate Shop Plus chooses the cheapest label by your rules, and you can use your own carrier accounts. Limits: wholesale orders are not included on Core, and Pick-to-Light carts ($95 per cart a month), Tap-to-Pack units ($1,000 each) and SSO ($500 a month) cost extra.

Who it is for

3PLs and DTC brands shipping tens of thousands of parcels a year who want a full WMS without an enterprise rollout.

Price

Core plan from $15,000 a year, including 25,000 DTC shipments.

ShipHero plans start at $15,000 a year.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Unlimited 3PL clients on one account, with automated 3PL billing and a self-serve client portal
• Location-aware picking with AI path optimization and automatic batching
• Barcode checks on every item before it ships, with audio feedback on errors
• Lot and expiration tracking (FEFO) and mobile cycle counting
• Rate Shop Plus picks the cheapest carrier by rules you set, per client if needed

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Published entry price and per-shipment overage rates
• Strength: 70+ integrations plus wholesale EDI and a public API
• Strength: Average go-live of 6 to 8 weeks, per the vendor
• Weakness: Core starts at $15,000 a year, too much for very small warehouses
• Weakness: Wholesale orders are not included on Core and cost $2.10 each pay-as-you-go
• Weakness: Light-directed hardware and SSO are paid add-ons

Key facts

• Core plan: From $15,000 a year
• DTC shipments included (Core): 25,000 a year
• Extra DTC shipments: $0.24 each pay-as-you-go
• Store connections included: 10
• Integrations: 70+

Where it ranks

ShipHero is No. 1 in our Best Warehouse Management Systems verdict.