ShipGopher
ShipGopher vs USPS Click-N-Ship
Click-N-Ship is USPS's own online shipping tool. With a free USPS.com account you pay USPS commercial prices and no fee, so for a USPS label it costs less than ShipGopher. ShipGopher's case: no account, and UPS and FedEx in the same comparison.
| ShipGopher | USPS Click-N-Ship | |
|---|---|---|
| Account | No account. Just an email for your label | Free USPS.com account needed |
| Carriers | USPS, UPS and FedEx | USPS only |
| Price | Discounted carrier rates + a service fee of $1 + 5% of the discounted postage | USPS commercial prices, no label fee |
| No printer? | USPS: show a QR code at the Post Office. UPS and FedEx: print the label | Label Broker QR code at the Post Office |
| Pickup | Drop off at the carrier | Free USPS Package Pickup can be scheduled (restrictions apply) |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Cash App Pay, credit or debit card | Card, PayPal or Apple Pay |
Facts checked October 25, 2026. Sources: USPS Click-N-Ship, Click-N-Ship basics (USPS FAQ). Prices change; check each service before you buy.
When Click-N-Ship is the better choice
- You're shipping USPS and don't mind a USPS.com account. Same kind of online price, no service fee.
- You want a pickup at your door. USPS can pick up packages for free from your address.
When ShipGopher is the better choice
- You don't know which carrier is cheapest. For heavier or bigger boxes UPS or FedEx often wins: a 20 lb, 18×18×12 inch box from Dallas to Seattle was $114.11 by USPS and $39.09 by UPS Ground on ShipGopher (see the comparison).
- You don't want an account. Pay with Apple Pay, Cash App Pay or a card and get the label by email.