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1,369
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Considering 1,196 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the digital platform for its intuitive, easy-to-navigate website and impressive savings on domestic and international shipping rates compared to traditional post offices. Consumers also highlight the exceptional customer support, noting that the online chat team is consistently quick, friendly, and very helpful when answering various questions. However, some people mentioned experiencing frustrating problems when valuable packages were lost or severely delayed by external shipping carriers. Some reviewers were not happy with unexpected carrier surcharges and felt completely unsupported by customer service when trying to resolve difficult transit disputes.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love Pirate Ship!! Not only great prices on shipping domestic and international, but they have amazing customer service too. And their website is great, easy to use, intuitive, and fully functional.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have been using their site for several years now and they provide nice discounts on shipping both domestic and international. The site is easy to navigate and any questions can be answered quickly thr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I use Pirate Ship exclusively for my shipping postage. The price is much lower than using USPS or UPS alone. The app is easy to use and I appreciate how Pirate Ship keeps me informed on upcoming price... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been using Pirate Shipping for Over 4 years and I've Never Experienced one problem! I KNOW I'm getting the cheapest Shipping rates! If I need Customer service, they respond immediately and any qu... See more


Company details

  1. Software Company
  2. Shipping and Mailing 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! 🏴‍☠️

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Save up to 87% off USPS® & UPS® rates

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

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Real people that are super helpful and…

Real people that are super helpful and funny. I've really enjoyed my interactions with these guys and learned a lot to boot. A high quality service that is personal and not cold and sterile like most corps these days. Pirate Ship keeps up on all of the latest shipping changes and lets me know right away. Their program remembers my customers so I don't have to re-put in the info as well as a history of my shipping. We've been with them since
2021.

September 5, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Hidden "Adjustment" charges out of control!

I constantly send one typeof box with Pirate Ship. It is always the same size. However, Pirate Ship constantly uses "Adjustment Notices" and claims my box dimensions are much larger than reality. This allows them to charge me an extra $60-70. It happens almost monthly, so I am going to try ShipStation instead.

September 4, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ahoy

Ahoy! Gather ’round, ye landlubbers and seasoned sea dogs, for I must share a tale of the finest app to ever sail the digital seas: Pirate Ship!

Shiver me timbers! If ye be runnin' a business and payin' full price for postage, ye’re practically yieldin' yer hard-earned booty to a band of ruthless scallywags. Avast! Stop throwin' yer gold to Davy Jones' Locker! Pirate Ship cuts down yer shipping costs faster than a sharp cutlass slicin' through canvas. The discount rates they offer will make ye want to splice the mainbrace and sing a hearty Yo-ho-ho with yer crew!

Whether ye command a massive sloop or a nimble cutter, the software lets ye weigh anchor and navigate yer orders at maximum knots. Ye don't need to be a seasoned Cap'n to figure it out—the interface is so smooth, even a bilge rat could print a label without catchin' scurvy.
And the customer service? Aye, aye! Their support crew responds faster than the wind catchin' a jib or a bowsprit. If ye run into any trouble, they won't maroon ye on a desolate island or hand ye a Black Spot. Every matey on their support team treats ye like a top-tier privateer, jumpin' into action to solve yer problems before ye ever have to threaten to make anyone walk the plank!

Five stars for Pirate Ship! Fly the Jolly Roger high, pillage those massive shipping discounts, and keep more gold in yer chest!

August 17, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

A Breach Repaired for Now

I had posted one star initially and am revising to three for the following reasons. More than a week after shipping a parcel through Pirate Ship, my credit card was billed a second time with a supposed "adjustment" effectively doubling my shipping costs. The frustrating explanation from Pirate Ship was that UPS had remeasured my package and found it to be several inches larger than I stated on the form. In fact, I had measured the package precisely several times before shipping. It was then also measured in a FedEx store which confirmed the exact same dimensions. There is no question whatsoever about the accuracy of the details on my initial shipping form. After the "adjustment", I was told by Pirate Ship it was my responsibility to appeal directly to UPS. I was appalled that UPS would render a charge on the credit card I gave only to Pirate Ship and that Pirate Ship could then literally write back to me they have "no hook in it" any longer. After several email exchanges with Pirate Ship, the "adjustment" has been refunded to my account. I give three stars in recognition of Pirate Ship's rapid responsiveness to my repeated complaints on this matter which has restored a measure of confidence in the process. Nevertheless, I certainly suggest that all Pirate Ship customers exercise vigilance; be sure your shipping details are correct and be prepared for possible later "adjustments" potentially based on quite incorrect information. Whether through malfeasance or ineptitude, it appears from other reviews I've seen now from others that these upcharges are not uncommon with UPS (or the UPS/Pirate Ship arrangement). These suspicious after-the-fact upcharges need to be contested vigorously. I will consider using Pirate Ship in the future -- based on their competitive fees and responsiveness in this instance. However, I will post again if it happens again. Despite their initial disavowal of the "adjustments" as the responsibility of UPS, Pirate Ship certainly does have a "hook in this". If they want to stay in business, these inappropriate "adjustments" need to stop.

August 29, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pirate Shipping Helped with Our Buried Treasure! 🪎

Pirate Shipping was very user friendly. While UPS damaged many of our goods, Pirate Shipping and Shrimpmaster 🍤 Heidi walked us through the process of filing claims with UPS! She was kind and responded quickly, and even made us giggle during this stressful time. Will definitely be using this service in the future!

August 31, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

haven’t used this app

haven’t used this app, but people are using this to make shipping labels and coming into the ups store to ship out alcohol which we are not licensed to do so, please do better! this happens 24/7!!!

August 31, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They are holding my money without my permission

I was charged a surcharge from the shipper. I successfully appealed and it was refunded to Pirate Ship. But even though they charged it to my bank, they will not refund the $2,000 they are holding because it was more than the original shipping amount. I have tired multiple times to contact them, but their bot can't handle it, no human ever comes on the lie and they don't reply to email.

August 19, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not use this platform for…

Do not use this platform for shipping..... they may seem cheaper in the beginning and then turnaround at a later date and charge you more.... AND my delivery didnt even make it on the date it was to be delivered...... Not trustworthy........

August 21, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five Stars for Pirate Ship!

Pirate Ship is a fabulous resource for quick and easy discounted shipping options even if you're NOT tech savvy like me. Why I'm such a devoted customer is that when I have various problems with shipping questions, some small some major, there's always a helpful matey in the chat window - that's right, a real person, moments away, to untangle the problem and send me swiftly on my way again. Priceless!

August 25, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Devoted PirateShip User

I've been using PirateShip for several years now and it either meets or beats my discounted UPS pricing from a UPS broker. And it certainly beats USPS pricing all day, every day. I've recommended PirateShip to friends for personal use (like parents shipping care packages to their college kids) as well as to people I know in my industry. I was even shocked that I got refunds on postage that I overcalculated the weight of the package on. Wow!

July 27, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Forget about standing in line!

I've been using Pirate Ship for about 7 years and I am *never* going back to the old way! Pirate Ship is intuitive to use AND it always gives me the best price. I've only had to reach out to support one time, but they responded quickly and helped me work through the problem so I could get back to business.

August 24, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lost My Package

Shipped my brother his suitcase, he is in the air force, and he received an Amazon return with his shipping label on it. Pirate Ship's "file a claim" through InsureShield has been giving me error messages and I had to go back and forth with them for several days before it worked. All of his belongings are now lost and nobody at Pirate Ship has been able to help me. We don't want reimbursed, we want his suitcase found. Do not use Pirate Ship. UPS will not talk to you if you do.

August 17, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AI 5 Star Reviews...NO!

Just a side note: If you are reading all these 5 star reviews and they seem to good to be true... They are NOT written by AI. They are in fact actual human experiences. As a business owner and online seller I've found that Pirate Ship is one of the most awesome hidden secrets on the internet...shhh...

August 24, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Positive Experience

Customer service rep was very responsive to my situation, took the time to understand my problem and took positive steps to resolve it. Besides saving Aton of money, I have not had an issue sending hundreds of packages over the past couple of years.

August 17, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Believe The Great Rates!

This is one time that "too good to be true" does NOT apply. The rates are fantastic and the service is rendered by the carriers (USPS and UPS). I saved about 60% shipping a large package measuring about 28 x 24 x 18.

August 3, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service!

Excellent Service!! This is one of those where you have nothing to lose but lots to gain!

Well over 70 to 80% savings for nothing in exchange? Just a thought to leave their logo up for advertising and thats about it! That too can be removed if you do not want it btw

August 18, 2026
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