ShipGopher
Pricing
Save up to 70% compared with UPS retail prices and up to 50% compared with the post office counter. You pay the carrier's online postage rate plus one service fee of $1 + 5% of the postage. No account, no subscription, and you see the total before you pay.
How much you save
Carriers charge walk-in customers their highest prices. ShipGopher gets you their online rates, the same postage businesses pay, with no account.
| Example | At the counter | ShipGopher | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPS Ground, 5 lb box, Phoenix to Chicago | $58.61 | $16.24 | $42.37 (72%) |
| USPS Ground Advantage, 10 lb box (10×10×10 in), Los Angeles to New York | $40.85 | $20.37 | $20.48 (50%) |
| USPS Ground Advantage, 3 lb box, Phoenix to New York | $23.15 | $12.87 | $10.28 (44%) |
In our October 2026 price check of 50 home deliveries, every UPS Ground label cost 54–74% less than UPS's retail price, and USPS Ground Advantage was up to 52% less than the post office counter. Counter prices: USPS Notice 123 (effective October 4, 2026); UPS 2026 retail rates with residential, area and fuel surcharges (week of October 19, 2026). ShipGopher prices include the service fee. Postage changes when carriers update their rates.
What a label costs
Postage comes straight from USPS, UPS and FedEx at their online (commercial) rates, the same postage other online shipping sites charge. Our service fee is added on top and included in the price you see.
| Postage | Service fee ($1 + 5%) | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.50 | $11.50 |
| $20.00 | $2.00 | $22.00 |
| $40.00 | $3.00 | $43.00 |
| $60.00 | $4.00 | $64.00 |
What's included
- USPS, UPS and FedEx compared in one quote
- No account or sign-up
- Pay with Apple Pay, Cash App Pay or a credit or debit card
- Your label on screen right away and by email, with tracking
- No printer? Show a QR code at any Post Office counter (USPS)
- Cancel an unused label for a refund
Anything else to know?
If the carrier finds your package weighs more or is bigger than you entered, they bill the difference, and we charge it to the card you paid with. Weigh and measure carefully to avoid it. There are no other fees.